OSU workouts halted after COVID-19 tests
Ohio State has paused voluntary workouts by athletes of seven sports on campus after getting the results of its most recent coronavirus testing.
Local – COVID 19
DeWine requires masks for Franklin, other “red-hot” counties
Calling it a “surgical, precise approach” Governor Mike DeWine is requiring residents of Franklin and six other Ohio counties hardest hit by the coronavirus to wear masks when out in public.
Virus surge delays COSI reopening
COSI, which had planned to reopen to members today after being closed because of the pandemic, and to the general public on July 15, announced that it was delaying its reopening,
Columbus City Council strengthens mask requirement
More central Ohio cities are adopting rules requiring people to wear masks to fight the spread of the coronavirus and Columbus is issuing a stricter version of its own mandate.
DeWine’s company gets loan from federal virus aid program
A company partly owned by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
No fans at Memorial
There will be no galleries at the 45th Memorial Tournament later this month.
Mask orders take effect in several Ohio cities
A number of Ohio cities have begun requiring that face coverings be worn to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Masks in schools and in public
Faced with the continuing spread of the novel coronavirus, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther had ordered face coverings to be worn in public in the city and Gov. Mike DeWine has made them a key part of the state’s requirements for schools to reopen in the fall.
More Ohioans head back to work
Although the number of Ohioans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits rose for a second straight week, the number of those continuing to claim benefits declined, indicating that the state’s economy is still recovering from the sudden downturn brought on by business closings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New coronavirus cases top 1,000 as some cities require masks
The Ohio Health Department says the daily number of confirmed and probable coronavirus cases reported to the state has topped 1,000 for the first time in two months.