(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland.
Governor DeWine tested positive. Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time.
Governor DeWine is returning to Columbus where he and First Lady Fran DeWine, who also has no symptoms, will both be tested.
Governor DeWine plans to follow protocol for COVID-19 and quarantine at his home in Cedarville for the next 14 days.
Lt. Governor Jon Husted also took the COVID-19 test today as part of the protocol to greet the president. Lt. Governor tested negative.
In late July, new lighting began to take shape as another improvement to the Myrl Shoemaker Athletic Complex at Huntington Local Schools.
In 2019, the baseball field received a makeover, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, the field never saw action as the 2020 spring season was cancelled by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
The stanchions were put in place August 4th with hopes of illuminating Earl Knight Field for the 2020 football season.
New lighting, wired and ready for install July 29, 2020. Photo by Dan Ramey/Litter MediaEarl Knight Field awaits game action with Chesapeake Friday August 28th, 2020. Photo by Dan Ramey/Litter Media
The Central and Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers for Disaster Relief.
Marita Salkowski, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Region notes, even though America is in a pandemic, disasters aren’t taking time off.
Such disasters locally include flooding, home fires and tornados, while Red Cross Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to such tragedies locally, they’re also sent to other parts of the country to assist relief with other events such as earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires.
Salkowski says the pandemic has added extra stress on the need for volunteers because of expanding shelter space for social distancing. There’s a special need for licensed volunteers in the medical field, doctors, nurses and EMTs. Volunteers are asked for a two week long commitment.
Any one can volunteer by visiting www.redcross.org and clicking the Volunteer tab.
Last May, Litter Media reported there are nearly 200 roundabouts in the Ohio.
Travelers of Ohio 159 north of Chillicothe have maneuvered through the construction of two of the newest, the connection of the 159/207 and about a quarter mile north at 150 and 180 at Kinnikinnick. Work should be completed by the end of September/early October 2020.
Studies show roundabouts achieve a 44% reduction in all crashes and a 72-87% reduction in fatal injury crashes when converting a two way stop intersection into a roundabout. READ MORE FROM ODOT
Circleville installed a roundabout near the east entrance of high school campus in 2014. Jackson has a roundabout at McCarty Lane and Acy Avenue just west of US 35 and another near Ohio University’s Convocation Center in Athens.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on the status of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MASKS IN SCHOOLS
Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Health will issue a health order requiring that K-12 children wear face coverings while at school. The new mandate comes after the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Ohio Chapter issued a joint letter today recommending widespread use of masks in schools with the following exceptions:
Children under the age of 2 years old
Any child unable to remove the face covering without assistance
A child with a significant behavioral/psychological issue undergoing treatment that is exacerbated specifically by the use of a facial covering (e.g. severe anxiety or a tactile aversion)
A child living with severe autism or with extreme developmental delay who may become agitated or anxious wearing a mask
A child with a facial deformity that causes airway obstruction
“Without a vaccine, we are limited in the ways that we can protect the people of Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “For schools to have a fighting chance to stay open this fall, widespread face coverings for K-12 students will increase the odds that kids will go to school and stay in school.”
RAPID TESTING MULTI-STATE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
Governor DeWine announced that Ohio is entering into a multi-state purchasing agreement with Maryland, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Virginia to expand the use of rapid point-of-care tests.
“Over the past week, we have conducted an average of 22,334 COVID-19 tests a day with Ohio’s current testing procedure, but rapid point-of-care tests are faster, simpler, and less expensive,” said Governor DeWine. “Expanding the use of this testing will serve as an important screening tool and a critical addition to our plan to limit the spread of COVID-19.”
More rapid point-of-care testing will help Ohio detect outbreaks sooner with faster turnaround time, expand testing in congregate settings, and make testing more accessible for the most high-risk and hard-hit communities.
COMMUNITY SPREAD
Governor DeWine today also continued to warn Ohioans about community spread connected to informal gatherings between family and friends.
“The truth is that it is easier to be scared of a stranger than a friend. Maintaining social distance and choosing to not gather together is really a sign that you care about your loved ones,” Governor DeWine said.
New data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health shows the amount of community spread per county over the past two weeks.
LETTER TO FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY
Governor DeWine today announced that he will send a letter to Ohio’s faith-based community to share important health information with Ohio churches, synagogues, and mosques and to share ways to better protect their worshipers.
One case study shows that a man with COVID-19 attended a church service in Ohio, and following that service, 91 additional people from five counties developed symptoms.
“I know that our faith-based leaders want nothing more than to protect their worshipers, but we also know that the virus can easily spread in places where people gather,” said Governor DeWine. “It is vital that, any time people gather together, everyone wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands, and while indoors, making sure there is good ventilation and airflow.”
DR. AMY ACTON:
Governor DeWine announced that Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio’s former director of the Ohio Department of Health, has decided to leave state employment and return to her role at the Columbus Foundation, where she worked previously.
“While it saddens me that she will be leaving my office, she has assured me that she is just a phone call away and will be available to continue advising us as we move through this pandemic,” said Governor DeWine.
CURRENT COVID-19 DATA:
There are 95,106 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 3,570 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 11,119 people have been hospitalized, including 2,593 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Video of today’s full update, including versions with foreign language translation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.
For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a cloud of uncertainty for contact sports in Ohio, with the suspension of school versus school scrimmages. The OHSAA continues to work with the Governor’s Office and Ohio Department of Health on guidelines for safe competition for teams.
In the meantime, Litter Media Sports takes a look back at its football “Game of the Week” features from previous seasons. Find the links for the games below.
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