March 31, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
As of 8:30 AM today, we are reporting two total positive COVID-19 test results in Wyandot County.
Currently the Ohio Department of Health is reporting community spread COVID-19 in Ohio; consequently, the public should assume that there are potentially more cases in our community. To protect those most vulnerable, and keep our healthcare system from being overwhelmed, it is important we work together as a community to slow the spread of the disease.
As of 2:00 PM Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 2199 confirmed cases, 585 hospitalization and 55 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, and 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
