The Paulding County Health Department and the Paulding County EMA worked together to bring free COVID testing to the fairgrounds for the residents of Paulding County. There were 139 covid-19 tests at the Paulding County Extension Center and handled by the Ohio National Guard. People maintained social distancing and were able to wait in their…
A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed; anyone can arrive on the scheduled day. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. The…
The Paulding County Health Department & The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency held a joint news conference at the Paulding County Health Department on Monday afternoon, November 23rd. In attendance for this conference were PC EMA director, Ed Bohn; Bill Edwards, Emergency Coordinator of Paulding County Health Department; Ron Goedde, CEO of Paulding County Hospital;…
COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Paulding County, and the upcoming holidays create a risk that this will continue. Most people are doing a good job at school and work, but the things we do at home around our friends and family are just as important to prevent COVID-19. If we’re smart, we can enjoy…
Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. Paulding Pop-Up Testing: Paulding County Health…
We would ask that residents of Paulding County (and those visiting) recommit our efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We have reached Risk Level 3/Red which means there is very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in Paulding County. There is the increased current concern of the coronavirus pandemic and now the onset…
Tillie Day’s beautiful brown eyes looked blank into the glass window. Then there was terror. Distress. She holds a phone not knowing what to do with it. She cries, her worn hand covering her face. She purses her lips and looks down as nursing staff try to get her to look up to see her…
COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to…
This fall and winter will be a challenge as both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulate among people in Paulding County. The good news is we know steps that can significantly reduce the spread of both illnesses. Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They have symptoms in common, such as fever…
This fall and winter will be a challenge as both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulate among people in Paulding County. The good news is we know steps that can significantly reduce the spread of both illnesses. Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They have symptoms in common, such as fever and/or…
OCTOBER 29, 2020: A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Defiance County on Friday, October 30thfrom 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the George M. Smart Athletic Center 1000 Webster Street Defiance, Ohio Anyone can get a no-cost test at this event, which is a partnership between Defiance County General Health District, Defiance College, the Ohio…
The Paulding County Health Department is reporting the death of a Paulding County resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. “On behalf of the entire county, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of the patient who died,” said Bill Edwards of the health department. “We also extend our sympathies to the…
Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase. Very high exposure and spread conditions have been identified in six counties by ODH Limited access to nursing homes and similar facilities continues. Personal Protective Equipment, Mass Fatality, and Medical Surge workgroups continue efforts. Two active RRF remains in-progress; 13 addressed and are no longer active.…
