March 25, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
Wyandot County Public Health continues to emphasize the importance of social distancing in order to slow the spread of the disease. Please follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations regarding isolating yourself when you are ill in order to protect your family and local community.
As of 8:30 AM today, we are reporting one 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 704 confirmed cases and 10 deaths. Note, the Wyandot County case is not yet included in this count. For additional statewide case information visit:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
REQUEST FOR DONATIONS:
The Wyandot County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is accepting donations of certain unopened medical supplies including masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Local EMA Director Dale Risley said the donations will be distributed among first responders, Wyandot County Public Health and Wyandot Memorial Hospital. The community appeal for donations is in response to Vice President Mike Pence’s suggestion for Americans to contribute needed supplies during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Donations will be accepted weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Wyandot County EMA office, which is located within the EMS building at 401 North Warpole Street in Upper Sandusky. For safety purposes, donors will remain in their vehicles and phone the EMA office at 419-294-4916 when they are in the parking lot and ready for a staff member to retrieve their contribution.
Some of the items being accepted include:
Masks – N-95 masks, surgical masks and procedure mask with or without face shields
Medical or laboratory goggles and glasses
Medical or laboratory boot/shoe covers
Gowns – medical-grade protective gowns and isolation gowns
Nitrile exam and surgical gloves
Bouffant caps
Hand sanitizer that contains greater than 60% alcohol
Sanitizer wipes
All donations will be screened for appropriate use following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Items not used by the local organizations will be donated elsewhere.
For large donations or if a receipt is requested, please phone the EMA office prior to delivery. Arrangements can also be made for pickup of large quantities. No food or perishable items will be accepted. For more information about donating to the local effort, contact Risley at 419-294-4916.
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
