Covid-19 - Coronavirus

The Ashland County Health Department is dedicated to keeping you and your family safe during this unprecedented time. We will do our best to keep you as up to date as we possibly can. Please keep in mind that this is a rapidly evolving situation. 



 



 

Current Updates for Ashland County

AS OF AUGUST 12th, 2020 -

THE ASHLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL REACH OUT TO ANY PERSON/PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH POSITIVE CASES. VISIT HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S DASHBOARD FOR ALL OHIO CASES, INCLUDING ASHLAND.

COVID-19 Positive Case Press Releases:

 

Director's Orders: 

 

 GARAGE SALES  and OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES

TRAVEL REGULATIONS DURING COVID-19

 

 

 

5 PROTOCOLS FOR ALL BUSINESSES:

  1. Require face coverings for employees and recommend them for clients/customers at all times.
     
  2. Conduct daily health assessments by employers and employees (self-evaluation) to determine if “fit for duty.”
     
  3. Maintain good hygiene at all times – hand washing, sanitizing and social distancing.
     
  4. Clean and sanitize workplaces throughout workday and at the close of business or between shifts.
     
  5. Limit capacity to meet social distancing guidelines.
    • Establish maximum capacity at 50% of fire code. 
    • And, use appointment setting where possible to limit congestion. 

 

Responsible Restart Ohio: Operating Guidelines & Requirements For:

Primary Sectors: 

Entertainment:

Outdoor Activities: 

Personal Services: 

Sports & Sports Leagues:

 Healthcare & Hospitals:

Emergency Contacts

 

Please call the appropriate number so that we can best help you in a timely manner. 

During Business Hours : 


(419) 282-4357 For Nursing / Coronavirus - Please call this number Monday –
Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. if you are a hospital, local medical provider, long term care
facility, or service provider with questions or outbreak concerns. If you leave a message
and it has not been returned by the end of the business day, call the 24/7 hotline
number, listed below.

(419) 282-4275 for Essential Business questions or concerns. Please know that
most businesses remaining open have been deemed essential by legal counsel,
however, all COVID-19 precautions should be followed to keep staff and
customers safe.

(419) 282-4231 for Vital Statistics, Food,  
Environmental Health 

After Business Hours (For Emergencies Only): Please call the Ashland County 
Health Department’s 24/7 hotline at (419) 651-8456.

The ODH COVID-19 Call Center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and
can be reached at 1-833-427-5634



Important Links

Ohio Department of Health call center is ready to answer your questions about COVID-19 1-833-4-ASK-ODH

 

Remember that the best thing you can do in the face of COVID-19 is to take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your community:

  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; dry hands with a clean towel or air dry hands.
     
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.
     
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing.
     
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
     
  • Stay home when you are sick.
     
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
     
  • Clean “high-touch” surfaces daily. These include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, desks, and tablets.
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Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath / Difficulty breathing
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of taste or smell

Before going to you doctor, urgent care or hospital, call ahead and let them know what symptoms you are having. 

Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and other communicable diseases by following these recommendations:

The CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Cloth face coverings may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others. Cloth face coverings are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings. Cloth face coverings should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Recommended Preparations…

In order to prevent the spread of infection, individuals who have COVID-19 or who have had known exposure to COVID-19 are being asked to stay home for two weeks. If you find yourself in that situation, consider what you will want to have on-hand:

  • Thermometer
  • Prescription medication
  • Over-the-counter medicine, including acetaminophen and ibuprofen
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toilet paper
  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Vitamins
  • Soap and other toiletries
  • Household cleaning supplies, including products that kill germs
  • Laundry detergent
  • Tissues, paper towels
  • Food and beverages
  • Pet supplies
  • Any other essential items you would need for 14 days

 

 

 

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