[Ohio-Talk] Governor DeWine Provides COVID-19 Update

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 14, 2020

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Governor DeWine Provides COVID-19 Update

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health
Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, today provided an update on Ohio's response
to the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

There are currently 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio. The 12 women and
14 men range in age from 31 to 86 years old. Seven people are hospitalized.

"The increase in those testing positive for COVID-19 should not alarm
anyone," said Governor DeWine. "We predicted that this would happen. This
should not cause panic, we are enacting an early, targeted, and layered plan
aimed at reducing the number of people affected."

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY CLARIFICATION 
Clarifying the order prohibiting visitors to long-term care facilities, such
as nursing homes, Governor DeWine clarified that there is an exemption of
this prohibition for those, including clergy, visiting residents in
end-of-life care.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITALS 
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Lori Criss announced
that she has prohibited visitors to the state psychiatric hospitals and is
making every effort to ensure video visitation for patients.

EXPANDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES 
In partnership with the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Director Criss
announced emergency orders that reduce restrictions on telehealth, ensuring
that every Ohioan has access to behavioral health Care via telehealth
services by landline or cell phone.

MENTAL WELLNESS 
Director Criss encouraged all Ohioans to monitor their mental wellness
during this time and described resources available at
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Governor DeWine announced that the state had received its personal
protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, gowns, and goggles, from the
National Strategic Reserve last night. He asked all health care providers
and others that use PPE to conserve their supplies. Governor DeWine
requested that dentists and veterinarians postpone elective surgeries.
Governor DeWine explained that his health advisory group is in the process
of developing guidelines for doctors for postponing elective surgeries that
will not put patients at risk. These measures will open up critical
treatment beds while preserving the state's limited supply of PPE.

The full update can be viewed on the
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Dr. Acton today signed the
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Ohio.

For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit
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