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Gov. Mike DeWine On Protesters Targeting Amy Acton: 'You Should Come After Me'

By • May 4, 2020
Protesters gather at the Ohio Statehouse to criticize the DeWine administration's coronavirus response on April 18, 2020.
David Holm / WOSU

Gov. Mike DeWine began his usual press conference Monday with a moment of silence to remember the four Kent State students who lost their lives 50 years ago.

Coronavirus In Ohio: May 3-May 25

By , & • May 4, 2020
The Worthington dog park has been closed due to concerns about social distancing.
Ryan Hitchcock / WOSU

WOSU is providing updates about the coronavirus and COVID-19 in Ohio. Find the most recent news and information below.

Ohio Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Limit State's Power Through Public Health Orders

By • May 4, 2020
A group of doctors, medical professionals and their supporters held a demonstration at the Statehouse Sunday, a day after protestors showed up outside the home of Dr. Amy Acton.
Dan Konik / Statehouse News Bureau

Manufacturing, construction and distribution companies can reopen on Monday, with employees wearing masks and observing cleaning and social distancing rules.

State lawmakers are also coming back to work this week, although one has proposed a bill to open the state immediately while shutting down the authority of the governor and his health director.

Ohio COVID-19 Deaths Reach 1,000 As State Readies To Ease Restrictions

By • May 1, 2020

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday asked for public confidence in his plan to ease restrictions on businesses as the state recorded its thousandth probable COVID-19 death Friday.

At times seeming to address opponents of his gradual approach, DeWine said his administration sought to balance public safety with restarting economic activity.

Coronavirus In Ohio: Retail Businesses Can Start Offering Curbside Pickup On Saturday

By • May 1, 2020
Easton Town Center in Columbus has sat mostly empty since Ohio's stay-at-home order went into effect.
David Holm / WOSU

Brick-and-mortar retail stores deemed non-essential are scheduled to reopen May 12. But Ohio's newly expanded stay-at-home order is allowing some to start up Saturday, earlier than expected.

Coronavirus In Ohio: Stay-At-Home Order Extended Until May 29

By & • May 1, 2020
Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton at a press conference on April 7, 2020.
Office of Gov. Mike DeWine

Ohio's stay-at-home order has been extended for another four weeks until May 29 by state health director Dr. Amy Acton. The previous stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus was scheduled to expire at midnight on Friday. 

What Is Ohio Doing To Mitigate COVID-19 Disparities African Americans Face?

By • Apr 30, 2020

Cincinnati Health Department data shows African Americans have the highest confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Feedback From Businesses Led DeWine To Reverse Ohio's Mask Rule

By • Apr 29, 2020

Updated: 4:19 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Ohio officials said on Wednesday that they reversed course on a requirement for all customers to wear masks before entering stores when they begin to reopen in May based on feedback from businesses.

According to Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, employers had many questions about how to enforce the new rule.

Coronavirus In Ohio: DeWine Outlines Plan To Begin Reopening Businesses On Friday

By & • Apr 27, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine holds up a face mask at a press conference April 6, 2020.
Office of Gov. Mike DeWine

Gov. Mike DeWine has unveiled plans to allow some businesses to begin reopening after Ohio's current stay-at-home order expires on May 1.

Nursing Home Group Supports Decision To Disclose COVID-19 Deaths By County

By • Apr 23, 2020
A sign at the Mill Run nursing home in Hilliard.
Ryan Hitchcock / WOSU

Ohio's nursing home lobby supports Gov. Mike DeWine's decision to shield some information regarding COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, including death rates.

Coronavirus In Ohio: Health Department Easing Restrictions On Non-Essential Procedures

By • Apr 22, 2020
Urgent care at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, on March 31, 2020.
David Holm / WOSU

Thousands of Ohioans whose elective procedures were postponed as a result of the state’s coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to access the treatment they need. Gov. Mike DeWine said the state is easing its restrictions on medical centers, and first priority will be given to patients awaiting surgeries.

Former Ohio Governors To Join State's COVID Fight

By Jennifer Merritt • Apr 21, 2020

Two former governors of Ohio – Democrat Richard Celeste and Republican Bob Taft – have agreed to lead a testing strike force team for Ohio to help the state combat the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Mike DeWine announced during his Tuesday briefing.

Federal Judge Rejects Columbus Bridal Shop's Bid To Suspend Stay-At-Home Order

By • Apr 20, 2020
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A federal judge has rejected a Columbus bridal shop’s initial bid to roll back parts of Ohio’s stay-at-home order. 

Coronavirus In Ohio: DeWine Says Ohioans Must Be Protected As Businesses Reopen

By Jenny Hamel • Apr 17, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine holds up a face mask at a press conference April 6, 2020.
Office of Gov. Mike DeWine

On April 17, 1964, Columbus native Jerrie Mock became the first female aviator to circle the globe in her plane, the “Spirit of Columbus.”  To kick off his Friday coronavirus update, Gov. Mike DeWine presented Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton with the 2020 Spirit of Columbus Award.

Coronavirus In Ohio: DeWine Says State Will Start Reopening Businesses On May 1

By • Apr 16, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine at his daily coronavirus press conference on April 7, 2020.
Office of Gov. Mike DeWine

Ohio will begin the slow process of reopening shuttered businesses on May 1, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday.

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