As of Saturday morning, no cases of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, have been reported in Ohio. The risk to the general public remains low, but the release encouraged people to practice good hygiene and prepare for the possibility of an outbreak.
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The release promotes hand-washing for at least 20 seconds, using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, avoiding contact with people who are sick or if you feel sick.
Households should have emergency plans in place, ensuring they have food and medicine to last up to two weeks, and preparations in case someone needs to stay home. The release said residents should also be on the lookout for any events that may be cancelled.
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