If you have questions about how to protect yourself and prepare for COVID-19 in your community, the Ohio Department of Health (OHD) can provide answers.
The ODH coronavirus disease 2019 call center can be reached at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. ODH staffers operate the center seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including weekends.
Call center staff includes licensed nurses and infectious disease experts. They are available to answer questions and provide accurate
information about COVID-19, the risk to the public, and the state’s response.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has issued a Director’s Order that will close all Ohio bars and
restaurants to in-house patrons, effective at 9:00 p.m. March 15, 2020. Restaurants with take-out and delivery options will still be able to operate those services, even as their dining rooms are temporarily closed.
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.
Find additional information at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
