“Our hearts go out to the loved ones in their time of grief, and we send our deepest sympathies.” said Health Commissioner Jackie Phillips.
She said as preparations are being made to restart Ohio, be mindful that the COVID-19 virus has not gone away and the effective ways to prevent this disease are good hand washing and physical distancing.
“Please continue to stay home and wear a mask if you need to get essential services,” Phillips said.
To prevent the spread of any virus including COVID-19, practice these preventative measures:
• If you must go out to obtain essential services, wear a facial cover (mask, bandanna, cloth covering).
• If you are over 65 years old or have underlying health conditions, stay at home.
• Practice social distancing/physical distancing by keeping 6 feet way from others at all times.
• Do not gather in groups of more than 10 people.
• Do not gather with people with whom you do not already share a household.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.
Ohioans can call the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 hotline with any questions or visit www.cityofmiddletown.org or coronavirus.ohio.gov. The call center is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
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