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07/20/2020
Update on ODH Public Health Advisory System map as of 7.16.20-Look for new update on 7.23.20
Please see the updated map as of 7.23.20 on the Ohio Department of Health Coronavirus website: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/public-health-advisory-system/
To follow up on Bp Dillahunt's note regarding implementation of Ohio's Public Health Advisory System, below is what was released from the Governor's office on 7.16.20. Remember, as you work on and carry out your plans to meet in-person for worship and/or other church gatherings, please remain flexible and aware of where your county ranks on the advisory system. Our call is to love our neighbor as ourselves. You and your leadership can work together to decide what that call looks like in your realm of influence.
Governor DeWine announced today that new public health data has led the Ohio Department of Health to designate 19 counties as being in a Red Alert Level 3 Public Emergency as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Please note that this list is updated every Thursday by the Ohio Department of Health. Please check their website weekly to stay aware of the healthy advisory level in your county.
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Upgraded to Level 3:
Athens*
Allen
Delaware
Licking
Lucas
Richland
Scioto
Union
Continuing at Level 3:
Butler
Clermont
Cuyahoga
Fairfield
Franklin
Hamilton
Lorain
Montgomery
Pickaway
Summit
Wood
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Athens County is also on Ohio's Watch List because it is closely nearing Purple Alert Level 4. Butler, Cuyahoga, and Hamilton counties were removed from the Watch List but the threat of exposure and spread remains high.
To better see the map and get more information, please visit Ohio Public Health Advisory System page
for another way to determine if your congregation members should meet in person and in what numbers.
