March 28, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
Are you aware of older individuals sheltering in place at home, or even in a nursing home, alone? Whether it is church, bridge club, or partaking in activities at our wonderful senior centers, please remember that many of the social activities that seniors rely on for socialization have been cancelled. Today, I ask each of you to reach out to your parents, grandparents, or even elderly neighbors and see how they are doing. Believe it or not, your phone call may be the brightest part of their day. If you are going to the store, ask if they need anything. Remember social distancing rules when you make your delivery. Sometimes the simplest gesture is just what might be needed to lift their anxiety of being out in public.
As of 8:30 AM today, we are reporting one total positive COVID-19 test result in Wyandot County, and community transmission is suspected.
In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health is reporting 1406 confirmed cases and 25 deaths. For additional statewide case information visit: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
The Ohio Department of Health has created a new dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard .
This interactive dashboard will provide you both local and regional data.
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by taking these precautions:
• Stay home
• Practice Social Distancing
• Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals
• Wash hands often with water and soap (20 seconds or longer)
• Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands
• Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces
• Clean and disinfect "High-Touch" surfaces often
• Call before visiting your doctor
• Practice good hygiene habits
As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. Currently Wyandot County Public Health recommends the following resources:
ODH Information Line (833) 4 ASK ODH
State- https://coronavirus.ohio.gov
Federal- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
