Ohio Issues Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
COLUMBUS (KDKA) -- Ohio has issued a statewide stay-at-home order for all Ohio residents.
We are now at a new stage. .@DrAmyActon just signed a statewide #StayHome order for Ohioans.
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 22, 2020
The order will be enforced by local health departments and law enforcement officials. It will take effect at 11:59 p.m. tomorrow and last until April 6. Ohio officials said at that point it will up for reassessment.
Ohioans are permitted to leave the house to take care of family, friends and neighbors. Businesses must follow CDC and local health department guidelines. All childcare centers will operate under a Temporary Pandemic Child Care license; however, only six children will be allowed in any given room. Parent interaction is encouraged to be "limited" when dropping off children.
Carryout is still permitted under the new legislation. People are asked to practice social distancing, but they can still pick up food. People will also be able to go outside for recreation but must practice social distancing.
Again -- this is an order, but it's a reasonable order that is consistent with what has to be done. If everyone cooperates we'll save a lot of lives. The healthcare system won't get overwhelmed. Use common sense. #COVID19OhioReady
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 22, 2020
As of Sunday afternoon, Ohio has 351 confirmed coronavirus cases, with three deaths and 83 patients hospitalized for care.