Gov. DeWine Coronavirus Update_03.18.2020
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:16 pm
Here are the bullet points from Gov. DeWine's Daily Update:
State of Ohio coronavirus website: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
We have a shortage of tests. Having to prioritize those tests.
88 confirmed cases in Ohio 33 Female, 55 male
The slow shutdown continues as they add spas, and barbershops to the list of businesses being asked to close. Libraries have been asked to close, but keep services going.
Asking all businesses that are still open, should take the temperature of every employee every morning.
As for the National Guard, when it is called out we will all know it. They will be helping hospital erect tents. The tents will be for testing and isolation of patients.
They will be helping at food banks to assist with capacity.
Some of our fellow citizens still do not get this. “I hope this is the most serious situation you see in your life. This virus is twice as contagious as the flu and twenty-times as deadly.
Dr Amy Acton, says the best advice is to stay at home!
If you are riding this out at home, if it gets worse call your doctor. If you have a problem breathing call the hospital, then go to the emergency room.
Children can get sick, so be careful. If your child gets sick call the pediatrician.
Do not worry banks will remain open.
Mortgage and banks will forgo foreclosures, But talk with your bank or lender.
You have to the the precautions in the workplace.
While you are home take the census!
78,000 requests for unemployment. Need unemployment go to: https://unemployment.ohio.gov
Small Business Administration - Ohio has applied as a disaster state, https://spa.ohio.gov/disaster
People stay inside!
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