>> Coronavirus: Complete Coverage
High-risk Ohioans are urged to stay home as much as possible and to avoid places where they are more likely to see a lot of people.
DeWine stressed the importance of personal responsibility to stay safe, and reminded Ohioans that those at a lower risk for the virus still could pass it on to someone else who is at higher risk.
Travel restrictions have been lifted, but Ohioans should be careful when considering travel outside the state, the governor said. Ohioans no longer are required to quarantine when returning home, but anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 should self-quarantine though.
The governor also discussed contact tracing and coronavirus testing. While Ohio is increasing its numbers, he said the state is not where it needs to be.
As the state continues to reopen, more industries are preparing to resume operations. By the end of May, 95% of the state’s economy will be reopened, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said.
>> Coronavirus: DeWine warns bars that violate social distancing rules
More information is expected to come shortly on county fairs and bowling alleys.
He noted that while the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Offices are scheduled to open next Tuesday, many services will still be offered online to keep people from having to rush to the offices.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is donating at least 2 million non-medical-grade face coverings to Ohio employers covered by BWC.
Employers will get a package of at least 50 face coverings, which will be shipped starting Wednesday.
There are 28,952 total cases and 1,720 deaths attributed to coronavrius in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
There are 27,106 confirmed cases and 1,556 deaths.
There have been a total of 5,117 hospitalizations due to the virus during the pandemic with 1,357 ICU admissions.
Ohio’s fourth Department of Rehabilitation and Correction staff member has died from complications associated with coronavirus, according to the ODRC.
Corrections Officer Dewane “Pete” Gannon, 58, worked at the Correctional Reception Center and lived in Mt. Sterling. He started at CRC on July 19, 2010.
>> Ohio’s fitness centers, gyms can reopen next week. Here’s what to expect.
Other ODRC workers who died due to coronavirus or complications from the virus include John Dawson, a corrections officer, and two nurses, Bernard Atta and Tina Reeves.
DeWine announced Atta’s death Monday.
The governor ordered that flags be lowered to half staff in honor of Annie Glenn, who died early Tuesday at 100 due to complications from the coronavirus.
The widow John Glenn, astronaut and U.S. senator, Annie was well known as an advocate of people with disabilities.
RELATED COVERAGE:
>> Annie Glenn, an Ohio treasure, dies at age 100
>> Health Care Hero: Therapist once breathed life into a newborn baby
>> Coronavirus: Clark County bar, one of three statewide, cited for violating reopening policies
About the Author