DGHD Coronavirus Update

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FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2020
There are currently 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Health District. Confirmed cases will be updated daily at 1:30pm on DelawareHealth.org/covid-19. There are currently 5,836 confirmed cases in Ohio, along with 1,755 hospitalizations and 227 confirmed deaths.

**Portions of Delaware County are annexed to Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health based on tax jurisdiction, including Dublin, Washington Township, Columbus and Westerville. If a resident would test positive for COVID-19 in one of those jurisdictions, then the public health department in Columbus or Franklin County would handle that case, even if they reside in Delaware County.

PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS Listen to our very own snowbird, Board of Health member Dolores Smith, on the importance of following Ohio’s orders, including anyone returning from out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, no matter your age.

In addition to those returning after spending winter elsewhere, anyone who has traveled outside of Ohio for any other reason must also self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return. This order does not include truck drivers, healthcare workers, other workers providing essential services, and those who live on the state border.

CLOTH MASKS The CDC has recommended that Americans wear cloth face coverings (masks) in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This recommendation is being made based on studies that show a significant proportion of people with COVID-19 lack symptoms and can transmit the virus to others in close proximity, through speaking, coughing, sneezing or other means.

The CDC offers instructions on creating a no-sew face covering out of a T-shirt; or out of a bandanna, coffee filter, and rubber bands. They also offer instructions on sewing a face covering with 10-by-6-inch rectangles of tightly woven cotton fabric.

Cloth Face Coverings: Questions and Answers
COVID-19 Checklist for Cloth Face Coverings

Keep practicing #DedicatedDistancing, Delaware County!

COMMUNITY ACTION

Check out how our staff (and their families) knocked “Spirit Week” out of the park for National Public Health Week. Thank you to our amazing staff and fellow public health workers across the state and nation working incredibly hard behind the scenes of this pandemic! This is public health!

THANK YOU! "The Delaware General Health District staff, led by Shelia Hiddleson, Health Commissioner, have been a calming presence during this pandemic.They are addressing concerns in the community with facts and useful directions to help flatten the curve to protect the citizens of Delaware. They are stepping up when we need them the most."

United Way is encouraging the public to nominate a Community Hero that is going above and beyond to help during this emergency. Nominations may be completed online at https://www.delawarecountyfamilies.org/hero-nomination and will be selected randomly to be featured on the United Way of Delaware County Facebook page.

Delaware County Economic Development has put together a website with information from their partners, as well as information from the City of Delaware Economic Development office:

https://economicdevelopment.co.delaware.oh.us/2020/03/16/economic-development-resources-for-covid-19/

If you wish to be added to their email list, please email econdevelopment@co.delaware.oh.us

UW COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND Residents can give to the United Way of Delaware County Community Response Fund at: https://www.delawarecountyfamilies.org/covid-19 or by texting COVID to 614-427-0873. This fund is providing immediate support to local nonprofits that are providing critical food, shelter and healthcare support as a result of the pandemic. To date, $65,000 has already been awarded to Delaware County agencies to meet the surge in need. List of grants already awarded: https://www.delawarecountyfamilies.org/covid-grants.

COMMUNITY CRISIS FUND The Delaware County Foundation created the Community Crisis Fund to support Delaware County nonprofits as they assist in responding to the pandemic. The Foundation recognizes both the need for emergency response funding now as well as ensuring that funds are available for longer-term recovery and resilience in our communities. During the pandemic, The Foundation will be partnering with community-based efforts to ensure that food, housing, and childcare are available to those who have lost the resources on which they depend. Social distancing doesn't have to mean isolation. We can all play a role in supporting each other. Click here to learn more about the Community Crisis Fund.

HELPLINE A new online resource in response to COVID-19. Resources include local food pantries, mental health and crisis resources, medical assistance and volunteer opportunities.

Learn more here:
https://helplinedelmor.org/covid19

24/7 LIVE Crisis Hotline: (740) 369-3316 or (419) 947-2520 or 1-800-684-2324 or Text "helpline" to 898211

PPE DONATIONS Delaware County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is collecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) only. Requested donation categories include:

•   Masks (N95, surgical, and procedure)
•   Face shields
•   Goggles and eye shields
•   Isolation or surgical gowns
•   Tyvek suits
•   Nitrile gloves
•   Shoe covers

• Thermometers
(forehead scanner or one with
disposable probe covers)
• Disinfecting wipes such as
Clorox or Sani-cloth wipes
• Hand sanitizer

Please email the Delaware County EMA directly to arrange for drop off at
DelCoEMA@co.delaware.oh.us.

About 64 million households across the nation are receiving a paper questionnaire in the mail in the coming days. Households receiving the paper questionnaire can still respond online or by phone, or they can return it by mail in the enclosed envelope. They can choose to respond online at 2020census.gov in English or 12 other languages, or receive assistance through language guides and videos available in 59 languages.

The updated response rates for central Ohio are included below. You to explore the them and the rankings on its website. Delaware County is currently tied for first in Ohio at 60.6%, and Ohio currently ranks 11th in the country for total self-response!

National - 46.7% | Ohio - 50.6% | Delaware County - 60.6%

While self-response rates are continuing to increase, the rates of increase are slowing down. We encourage Delaware County to do better than they did in 2010, which had a self-response rate of 84%. Remember, the 2020 Census results will help guide funding decisions for things like hospitals, roads, and emergency services.

PROTECT YOURSELF

CARING FOR A COVID-19 PATIENT
If someone you are caring for is already sick, make sure to:

Wear disposable gloves while washing their things. Do not shake items.
Wash clothing, towels, and linens, and dry completely.
Clean and then disinfect clothes hampers.
Wash hands after every step.

Learn more tips here: https://bit.ly/33vrmod

DISINFECT SURFACES Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks) with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface. Make sure to follow label instructions. Check out EPA-approved disinfectants that are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Click here for more cleaning tips: https://bit.ly/33vrmod

STOP THE SPREAD It is more important than ever that everyone practices these protective steps to stop the spread of illness:

Practice social distancing
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Cover your coughs and sneezes.
Don't go to work or school when you feel ill. Stay at home and rest.
Avoid exposure to others who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals to ensure a healthy immune system.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Click on images below to download prevention flyers for office use
For more Communication Resources, visit DelawareHealth.org/covid-19

DGHD CALL CENTER Monday-Friday 7am-7:30pm (740) 368-1700 dial 1 to connect
ODH CALL CENTER 9am-8pm 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
DGHD 24/7 EMERGENCY LINE (740) 815-6518

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

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