Nearly 60% of Ohio to be under mask mandate as virus spreads
There are now six central Ohio counties among the 19 counties on Ohio’s “red” alert list for COVID-19 outbreaks.
Local – COVID 19
Can they make us wear masks?
With more than half of Ohioans, and Americans in several states, faced with life under orders to wear facial coverings in public, many are asking if governments have the right to make such demands.
No new restrictions, DeWine encourages Ohioans to make “good decisions”
During a televised address on the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine implored Ohioans to wear face coverings at all times when they’re in public but issued no mandate.
Slight increase in first-time weekly jobless claims
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment compensation benefits inched upward again during the week that ended on July 11, indicating that Ohio’s economic restart is still moving slowly.
Franklin County issues mask order
Franklin County health officials have issued an order that residents wear face coverings in public, even if the coronavirus outbreak in the county begins to ebb.
Buckeyes resume training
Athletes in seven sports have been cleared to return to the training facilities at Ohio State after the university suspended voluntary workouts a week ago due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Franklin County dropped from “watch list”; Fairfield, Pickaway raised to Level 3 alerts
The number of Ohio counties designated as in “red alert” Level 3 public emergencies as defined by the state’s Public Health Advisory System jumped from seven to 12 on Thursday, with three being designated to the state’s watch list.
House staffers to work from home after aide tests positive
The Ohio House of Representatives reinstated work-from-home status Thursday after a legislative aide tested positive this week for COVID-19 and minority Democrats are angry that they were not informed about the decision earlier.
Big Ten to limit football, fall sports to conference games
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith says he is “very concerned” about the college football season in the wake of the Big Ten Conference’s announcement that it won’t play nonconference games in football and a handful of other sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
First-time jobless claims drop 6% in Ohio
In a sign that Ohio’s economy is slowly reviving after the coronavirus shutdown, the state reported 6% fewer Ohioans applied for first-time jobless benefits last week and the number seeking continued claims continued to decline fell for the 10th straight week.