FRIDAY MAY 29, 2020 There are currently 237 confirmed and 77 probable cases of COVID-19 in the Health District.There are currently 34,566cases in Ohio, along with 5,379 hospitalizations and 2,131 confirmed deaths.
ASSISTED LIVING TO ALLOW VISITATION Beginning on June 8, 2020, properly prepared assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities can begin to allow outdoor visitation.The lifted restrictions do not yet apply to nursing homes.
Because each facility is different, each facility can determine how to best implement outdoor visitations, however, at a minimum, all facilities must develop a policy that includes:
Screening for temperatures and symptom-reporting for visitors
Scheduled hours and time limits for visits
Proper social distancing measures
Face coverings
Resident, family, and friend education about the risks of the spread of COVID-19
Consideration for visitors during end-of-life situations will also be expanded. Providers should notify family members when a resident's substantial change of condition indicates end-of-life is approaching. Providers should not wait until a resident is actively dying to allow visitors.
UPDATED PRIORITY TESTING Ohio has utilized COVID-19 testing priorities to manage limited testing capacity. Under the guidance of clinical experts, Ohio has modified these groups in light of changes in testing availability and evolving knowledge of COVID-19 and its impact on Ohioans.
Testing must be first available to individuals described in Priority Groups 1, 2 and 3, but Ohio is expanding to allow partners and communities to test Ohioans in Priority Group 4 which includes testing “Individuals in the community to decrease community spread, including individuals with symptoms who do not meet any of the above categories.”
TESTING & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSThis map indicates testing sites throughout Ohio. The map is a combination of private companies offering testing and Community Health Centers. For details about each locations’ testing practices, to get a test referral or schedule an appointment, please go to the appropriate retailers’ website (listed below) or visit www.ohiochc.org/page/findchc for more information about Community Health Centers.
PPE DONATIONS Delaware County EMA continues to accept cloth mask and PPE donations for First Responders and Healthcare Workers. Donations are by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 AM and 2 PM. Please do not drop off masks at police, fire or EMS stations. Contact delcoema@co.delaware.oh.us for questions or to schedule an appointment.
For organizations in need of purchasing PPE, click below for a list of supply sources:
ODH CALL CENTER 9am-8pm 1833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
DGHD 24/7 EMERGENCY LINE (740) 815-6518 COVID COMPLAINT FORM
For Environmental Health payments, click here for online payments
For Birth/Death Certificates, click here for online payments For drop-off/pick-up of Environmental permits, call (740) 368-1720
For assistance with birth/death certificates, call (740) 203-2021
ASSISTED LIVING TO ALLOW VISITATION Beginning on June 8, 2020, properly prepared assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities can begin to allow outdoor visitation.
