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Published: May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020: COVID-19 Update

Today we are reporting a total of 26 coronavirus cases. This includes 25 lab confirmed cases and 1 probable case in Wyandot County. Of the reported individuals, there are no current hospitalizations, 2 deaths, and 22 recoveries.  Do not rely on the number of positive tests to determine when you need to protect yourself.  Continue to practice social distancing.  The Stay Safe at Home Order was put in place to protect citizens through self-quarantine.  Please take these regulations seriously to keep Wyandot County healthy.

As of 2:00 PM Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Health has reported 25,250 confirmed and probable cases, 4,539 hospitalizations, and 1,436 deaths in Ohio.  For additional statewide case information, download the COVID Summary data spreadsheet here:  https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/COVIDSummaryData.csv

The Ohio Department of Health has created the following dashboard which will provide you with both local and regional data: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard  

To view the current Ohio Department of Health Stay Safe Ohio order, please visit: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/publicorders/Directors-Stay-Safe-Ohio-Order.pdf

As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. 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

Wyandot County Public Health is nationally accredited through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers the national accreditation program, which aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation.