June 18
Gov. DeWine announced the creation of a new PPE Readiness Stockpile and all sports can resume on June 22. Read Full Release

June 11
Gov. DeWine announced an expansion of testing for COVID-19, encouraging Ohioans to contact their healthcare provider or a testing location if they need a test. Read Full Release

June 5
Gov. DeWine announced that the following industries could reopen on June 19: casinos, racinos, amusement parks, and water parks. Read Full Release

June 4
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the reopening of certain entertainment facilities with health and safety restrictions, beginning June 10. Read Full Release

May 30
Dr. Amy Acton issued an order to reopen childcare facilities, with exceptions, beginning July 1. Read Full Order

May 29
Dr. Amy Acton signed an updated order for business guidance and social distancing, and lifted an order that restricted sales of spirituous liquorin certain counties.

May 26 
Congregate Care Unified Response Teams have been formed to test residents and staff members in Ohio's nursing homes. Read Full Release

May 21
Dr. Amy Acton signed three health orders and advisories into effect, including an order that rescinds and maintains portions of the Stay Safe Ohio Order, the  Camp Safe Ohio Order, and the Ohioans Protecting Ohioans urgent health advisory.

May 20
Gov. DeWine announced the "Ohioans Protecting Ohioans Urgent Health Advisory," which replaces the Stay Safe Ohio order. The order removes the requirement that Ohioans remain at home, but retains the ban on mass gatherings of more than 10. Read Full Release

May 18
An enforcement team was formed to ensure that bars and restaurants are following the guidelines laid out by the Responsible RestartOhio plan. Read Full Release

May 12
OJFS will distribute SNAP benefits to 850,000 students across Ohio who relied on free or reduced-price meal programs when school was in session to have access to a hot, nutritious meal. Read Full Release

May 7
Ohio announced more reopening dates, including personal care services (May 15), outdoor dining (May 15), and dine-in service (May 21). Read Full Release

May 5
Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Ohio announced $775 million in reductions to the General Revenue Fund for the remainder of FY 2020. Read Full Update

May 4
Governor DeWine today provided an update on Ohio's plan for increased COVID-19 testing. Read Full Update

May 1
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health has issued a "Stay Safe Ohio Order,” replacing the previous "Stay at Home" order. Read Full Order

April 29
The Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Health issued suggestions for local schools and health departments regarding Graduation 2020. Read Full Release

April 28
Gov. DeWine announced that customers entering retail establishments are not required to wear face coverings, but that it is strongly recommended. Businesses may have policies that require face coverings. Read Full Release

April 27
Gov. DeWine announced the Responsible RestartOhio plan, which begins on May 1, and includes key re-opening dates throughout the month of May. Read Full Release

April 24
The Testing Strike Team reached an agreement with Thermo Fisher, a company that makes reagent, to expand COVID-19 testing capacity. Read Full Release

April 22
Dr. Amy Acton announced an order for hospitals and outpatient surgery centers to reassess postponed surgeries and procedures. Read Full Release

April 21
Gov. DeWine announced that a new testing reagent has been approved by the FDA, which will help increase Ohio’s testing capacity. Read Full Release

April 20
All K-12 schools in Ohio will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year. Read Full Release

Ohio has formed a Minority Health Strike Force to combat the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on minority groups. Read Full Release

April 17
Comprehensive testing of inmates has begun at Marion Correctional Institution, Pickaway Correctional Institution, and Franklin Medical Center. Read Full Release

April 16
Gov. DeWine announced that he will work with the governors of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Minnesota to reopen the economy in a coordinated way. Read Full Release

April 15
The Ohio Hospital Association has been asked to develop a plan to treat patients whose elective procedures were delayed or deferred. Read Full Release

ODJFS expects to be able to begin processing the additional $600-a-week unemployment payments authorized by the CARES Act. Additionally, an online tool for self-employed, 1099 workers to prepare their paperwork for review. Read Full Release

Ohio is set to approve the early release of 105 prison inmates who were scheduled to be released in the next 90 days. Read Full Release

April 14
Ohio has submitted its first Medicaid waiver application to the federal government. It would increase the use of telehealth, ease obstacles to nursing home care, and waive various requirements to help health care workers meet the needs of Ohioans. Read Full Release

April 13
The Ohio Department of Health issued an order requiring long-term care facilities to notify residents and families within 24 hours of a resident or staff member testing positive for COVID-19. Read Full Release

April 10
Gov. DeWine announced eased Medicaid restrictions, primarily on prescriptions. Read News Release

The state announced that a second company, Steris in Mentor, has been granted emergency authorization to sterilized N95 masks. Read News Release

April 9
Over the next five weeks, between 750,000 and 1 million face shields will be added to the Ohio Department of Health stockpile. Read News Release

April 8
The state is asking healthcare workers using N95 masks to send them to Battelle, which can sterilize up to 160,000 masks per day, and make them reusable up to 20 times. Read News Release

April 7
The Ohio Liquor Control Commission passed an emergency rule to allow establishments to sell and deliver alcohol, including high-proof liquor in limited quantity, for off-premises consumption. Read Full Release

The Ohio Office of Small Business Relief will better coordinate Ohio’s efforts to identify and provide support for small businesses, including administrating federal recovery funds. Read Full Release

April 6
Ohio has selected sites for enhanced hospital capability; the six sites will assist the state in the necessary doubling of hospital capacity. Read News Release

April 4
Ohioans are urged to begin wearing cloth masks in public, especially where social distancing is difficult to maintain. Cloth masks are not a substitute for social distancing. Read News Release

April 2
Gov. DeWine extends “Stay at Home” order to May 1. Read Full Order

April 1
Gov. DeWine announces that rapid testing will be used in Ohio as soon as it is made available. and signs executive order to provide assistance to small businesses for mortgage and rent payments. Read News Release

March 31
Ohio Department of Health order to keep schools closed is extended to May 1; the previous order was set to expire on April 3. Read News Release