On Sunday, March 22, 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. This order prohibits holding gatherings of any size and closes all nonessential businesses. It does NOT prohibit essential activities like going to the grocery store, receiving medical care, or taking your pet for a walk. Residents can return home from out of state and can leave the state.
View and download the Order Here. (English)
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Frequently Asked Questions: (English)
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/Stay-at-Home-Information/Stay-At-Home-Order-Frequently-Asked-Questions
Department of Health Information on COVID-19 (English)
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
Stay at Home Order (Espanol):
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COVID-19 - Additional Clarification on "Stay At Home Order" and Essential Businesses (Added 3/24/20)