Ohio Department of Health Director's Order
on Coronavirus COVID-19
Stay At Home Order
On Sunday, March 22nd, under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH issued a director’s order to require all Ohioans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 beginning at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020. On Thursday, April 2nd, the director's order was extended to May 1, 2020.
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This order prohibits holding gatherings of any size and closes all nonessential businesses. Residents can return home from out of state and can leave the state. When returning from out of state, you are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Again, there is a "Stay at Home" order in place until May 1, 2020.
This order does NOT prohibit essential activities like going to the grocery store, receiving medical care, or taking your pet for a walk. However, be mindful and practice safe social distancing (6 feet apart).
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Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19.
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