* Other states do not send death certificates to ODH’s Bureau of Vital Statistics on a regular schedule and therefore fluctuations will be reflected in reported mortality data. Deaths are assigned to their appropriate date of death.
**State and county case rates per 100,000 (over two weeks) are updated weekly on Thursdays.
The Ohio Public Health Advisory System launched in July 2020 to assess the degree of COVID-19 spread by county has been canceled, effective May 27. The Ohio Department of Health will continue to share COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, current trends, key metrics, and vaccination data daily at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
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Governor DeWine Provides Update on COVID Exposure, Pediatric Vaccination Information
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today updated Ohioans about his recent COVID-19 exposure. The Governor cancelled public events through Sunday after he and First Lady Fran DeWine were exposed to COVID-19 by staff members who tested positive. Governor and Mrs. DeWine have tested negative for COVID-19 and will continue to test while monitoring for any symptoms.
COVID-19 Vaccines Will Soon Be Available to Ohioans Ages 5-11 Years Old
COLUMBUS – Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting an emergency use authorization (EUA) to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine formulation, and pending a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Hospital Situation, Vaccine Incentives, School Bus Drivers
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided an update on the increased impact that COVID-19 hospitalizations are having on our hospitals and a new vaccine incentive effort to help keep our children in school, in-person, five days a week.
COVID-19 Update for Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor DeWine today provided an update on the increased impact that COVID-19 is having on Ohio's younger populations and the stress that the surge of cases is having on hospitals statewide.
Nearly 58% Ohio Students Under Local Mandatory Mask Requirement
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that nearly 58% of Ohio’s public K-12 students are required by their local school to wear masks in schools. On September 1st only 35% of Ohio students were required to wear a mask.
Governor DeWine, Ohio Children's Hospitals Association Appeal to School Districts to Require Masks
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today joined with the Ohio Children's Hospitals Association in a direct appeal to school superintendents to require masks for staff and students during the current surge of the coronavirus.
Vaccinations Increasing, Delta Variant, Local Efforts Encouraged
COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D. today updated Ohioans about the state of the COVID-19 virus in Ohio.
Vaccinations Increasing, Delta Variant, Local Efforts Encouraged
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio Department of Health Releases Updated K-12 School Guidance
The Ohio Department of Health released updated recommendations for K-12 schools for the 2021-22 academic year.
Vax-a-Million Winners, Youth Vaccinations, Death Data
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on June 24, 2021, provided updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the final Vax-a-Million drawing, youth vaccinations, and death data.
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COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy
Information on COVID-19 vaccine for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Resources for Parents and Families
Answers about where parents can find help and activity ideas for their children during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Contact Tracing Job Opportunity
Help slow the spread of COVID-19 in your community. Contact Tracers are essential to the safe and successful reopening of Ohio’s economy by protecting against community spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Checklists
Checklists to help you protect against COVID-19.
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News Releases & News You Can Use
News Releases & News You Can Use related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Press Conferences
Information for press conferences.
Myths vs. Facts COVID-19 Vaccine
Curious about COVID-19 vaccines, their safety, and efficacy? Educate yourself by reading what is a myth, and what is a fact, about COVID-19 vaccines.
Contact Tracing
Contact tracing involves identifying people who are likely to get sick because of being in contact with those who have tested positive. Contact tracing is an important part of us going forward in reopening.
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Get Tested for COVID-19
In May of 2020, the Governor’s COVID-19 Minority Health Strike Force issued an interim report that detailed the importance of testing access in communities of color and other high-risk areas.
Guidelines for Education and Childcare
The Ohio Department of Health shares guidelines to protect against COVID-19 in childcare and educational settings.
Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety
Resources to help you deal with the stress and mental toll of the COVID-19 outbreak.
General Resources
More resources and information concerning COVID-19.
