Introduction
Here you will find sector-specific operating recommendations for conducting business, education, entertainment, and other activities to protect Ohioans against COVID-19 as part of Responsible RestartOhio.
Please note that most orders related to COVID-19 prevention have been rescinded, and many guidance documents have been archived.
Refer to “Responsible RestartOhio: Social Distancing, Masking, and Congregating” for information on statewide universal recommendations.
Orders that remain in effect can be found on the Public Health Orders page.
Statewide Universal Recommendations
Responsible RestartOhio: Social Distancing, Masking, and Congregating – July 29, 2021
Current Guidance
Adult Day Support and Vocational Habilitation Services (DODD)
Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes, and In-Home Aides (ODJFS)
Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities (DODD)
K-12 Schools Guidance – July 27, 2021
- K-12 Quarantine in Ohio – Aug. 31, 2021
- Face Mask Research – Aug. 31, 2021
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Guidelines for Quarantine After Exposure in K-12 Classroom Settings – August 9, 2021
- Guidelines for Quarantine After Exposure in K-12 Classroom Settings Flow Chart – August 9, 2021
- Clean Surfaces Poster (Download Spanish)
- Cover Page Poster (Download Spanish)
- Face Coverings Poster (Download Spanish)
- Social Distance Poster
- Symptoms Poster (Download Spanish)
- Wash Hands Poster (Download Spanish)
Residential Camps – July 16, 2021
Archived Guidance
Adult Day Services Centers – May 5, 2021
Assisted Living Facilities – May 5, 2021
- Assisted Living Facility Visitation Guidance – March 2021
Camping and Campgrounds – May 25, 2021
Consumer, Retail, Services & Entertainment – May 14, 2021 (Download Spanish – April 28, 2021)
- Retail Facial Covering Mandate - FAQ's – Nov. 16, 2020
County and Independent Fairs – June 10, 2021
General Office Environments – May 24, 2021 (Download Spanish – April 28, 2021)
Gyms, Dance Instruction Studios, and Other Personal Fitness Venues – June 3, 2021
Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Barbershops, Tanning Facilities, Tattoo Services, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture Therapy, Cosmetic Therapy, and Body Piercings – June 3, 2021 (Download Spanish – April 29, 2021)
Healthcare & Hospitals:
- Responsible RestartOhio for Health Care Webinar – April 29, 2020
- Responsible RestartOhio for Health Care Slides – April 29, 2020
- Responsible RestartOhio A Guide For Health Care
- Healthcare Procedures & Hospitals COVID-19 Checklist – May 1, 2020
Higher Education:
- Higher Education Guidance – Oct. 13, 2020
- Principles for Developing a Screening Testing Program for Institutions of Higher Education – Sept. 28, 2020
- Previous COVID-19 Testing at Institutions of Higher Education
Local Pools, Public Pools, and Aquatic Centers – June 4, 2021
Manufacturing, Distribution & Construction – June 4, 2021 (Download Spanish – April 28, 2021)
Nursing Home Facilities – May 5, 2021
Nursing Home Visitation Guidance – March 2021
Performing Arts Activities and Venues – May 25, 2021
Religious Services – May 24, 2021 (Download Spanish – Sept. 28, 2020)
Restaurants, Bars, and Banquet & Catering Facilities/Services – May 25, 2021 (Download Spanish – April 22, 2021)
- Self-Service Food Stations Sign – May 20, 2021
- Self-Service Food Stations in Retail Food Establishments – May 25, 2021
K-12 Schools:
- COVID-19 Health and Prevention Guidance for K-12 Schools – 2020-21 school year
- COVID-19 Guidance: Graduation Ceremonies 2021 – April 14, 2021
- COVID-19 Guidance: Prom 2021 – April 6, 2021
- School bus safety protocols – April 2, 2021
- K-12 School and Collegiate Band, Choir, Dance Teams and Other Similar Performance Activities – March 17, 2021
- Don-Doff Mask Procedure for School – Oct. 30, 2020
- Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation (OSCE) Summary – Jan. 26, 2021
This evaluation explored whether a child in a school classroom in close contact with another child with COVID-19, while both children were properly wearing masks, should be required to stay at home to quarantine. Jan. 29, 2021.
- K-12 Schools Included in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Week 1 – Jan. 26, 2021
- K-12 Schools Included in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Week 2 – Jan. 29, 2021
- K-12 Schools Included in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Week 3 – Jan. 29, 2021
- K-12 Schools Included in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Week 4 – Jan. 29, 2021
- K-12 School Vaccinations Fact Sheet – Feb. 2, 2021
- K-12 Notice of Intent Form – January 2021
- Letter to K-12 Vaccination Program Participants – Feb. 2, 2021
- List of Local Health Departments by School or Geographic Location – September 2020
- COVID-19 Template Letter to Classmates (Microsoft Word download) – September 2020
- COVID-19 Template Letter to General School Population (Microsoft Word download) – September 2020
- COVID-19 Template Letter to Symptomatic Students and Staff (Microsoft Word download) – September 2020
- COVID-19 Resources for School Nurses – Oct. 17, 2020
Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Cosmetic Therapy, Sectors Licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio – Sept. 11, 2020 (Download Spanish – Sept. 21, 2020)
Senior Centers – May 24, 2021
Sports Venues – May 25, 2021
Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional Sports – May 25, 2021
- CDC video: Youth Sports: Tips to Protect Players From COVID-19 – June 8, 2020
- CDC video: Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Aug. 7, 2020
- COVID-19 Checklist for Coaches – Aug 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs Poster – Aug 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Slow Spread Poster – Aug. 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Symptoms Poster – Aug. 18, 2020
- Lindsay’s Law webpage – Lindsay’s Law establishes requirements for Ohio youth sports coaches and youth athletes and their parents/guardians regarding cardiac arrest training and education.
