COVID-19 - State of Ohio Orders and Advisories

_{Statewide Mask Mandate}

Citizens in all Ohio counties are under a mandatory mask order while out in public, as ordered by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.

Masks must be worn at all times when:

At an indoor location that’s not a residence
Outdoors, when unable to keep 6 feet social distance from those not in your household
When waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation -taxi, car service, private ride share
This order only requires those who are 10 years old or older to wear a mask.

Statewide Mask Order Exclusions:

Those with a medical condition or a disability or those communicating with someone with a disability;
Those who are actively exercising or playing sports;
Those who are officiants at religious services;
Those who are actively involved in public safety; or
Those who are actively eating or drinking.

_{COVID-19 Travel Advisory (}_{Updated January 13, 2021)}

Those entering Ohio after travel to states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19 are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Positivity rate is an indicator of how much COVID-19 there is in a community, and ODH is recommending against travel to those states with high positivity. If someone must travel, ODH is recommending 14 days of self-quarantine after leaving those locations. This advisory is intended for both leisure and business travel, and should be heeded by both Ohioans and out-of-state travelers. It is intended as guidance and is not a mandate—please consider the information here along with other factors (mode of transportation, lodging, activities, ability to social distance when traveling, personal health factors, etc.) when making travel decisions for yourself and your family.

The positivity rates come from state-level aggregate data from The COVID Tracking Project, which is also the source that Johns Hopkins University uses for testing data on their dashboard here. Positivity information for Ohio’s travel advisory is updated once a week on Wednesdays, using data from that Tuesday. Positivity rates may have changed since our most recent update.

COVID-19 Updates

Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Director of Health continue to release sector specific operating requirements developed for business sector eligible to be open. View the fact sheet regarding "Responsible Restart Ohio" protocols for manufacturing, retail, and general office.

_{COVID-19 Update - Jan. 14, 2021}

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PHASE 1B VACCINATIONS

Governor DeWine today highlighted the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio’s vaccination program, which is set to begin next week for those ages 80 and up.

Week of January 18: Vaccine providers will begin receiving their first allotment of vaccines for those ages 80 and older. Vaccines will be delivered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Each provider will begin administering vaccines the day after they receive their shipment. All vaccines must be distributed within seven days.

Week of January 25: Vaccinations are anticipated to begin for those ages 75 and up following the same process outlined above. Vaccinations will also be available to those with severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset medical disorders. Additional information on how these individuals can choose to receive their vaccines is forthcoming.

Week of February 1: Vaccinations are anticipated to begin for those ages 70 and up following the same process outlined above.

Week of February 8: Vaccinations are anticipated to begin for those ages 65 and up following the same process outlined above.

_{Myths vs. Facts COVID-19 Vaccine}

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Find out here.

StaySafe Dayton - Online PPE Store

If you're looking for PPE, signage and other supplies necessary to reopen responsibly, The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help. In partnership with Miamisburg-based chamber member epluno, the Chamber has launched StaySafe Dayton, an online PPE and supply store.

Open to all, but chamber members get preferred pricing and exclusive access to hard-to-find items.

Resources for Non-Profits

Video Resources

Marketing Updates

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented marketing updates to the area's hospitality partners.

Marketing Strategies COVID-19 Recovery

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau presented its COVID-19 recovery marketing strategies to the area's hospitality partners.

PHDMC Updates - Hospitality Partners

The Dayton CVB welcomed Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County to its June 2nd Hospitality Partners Meeting to provide updates on COVID-19.

Ohio Travel Association - Recovery

Melinda Huntley, Executive Director - Ohio Travel Association reviews the integral role Ohio's travel/hospitality industry will play in future successes.

COVID-19 Resources

Visitor health and safety is a top priority throughout the Dayton/Montgomery County area and our thoughts are with those affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. While Dayton remains open for business, we respect our visitors’ decision to travel based on their level of comfort. There are currently no advisories or restrictions on travel to Dayton/Montgomery County or to/from Ohio.

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled a list of restaurants offering delivery and carry-out.

The Dayton CVB staff is here to answer your questions by phone, 1-800-221-8235, or email through our staff directory.

Stay Informed

Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County has the latest information regarding COVID-19.

Other Health Resources

Travel Industry Resources

Business Resources

Ohio Minority Micro-Enterprise Grant Program

The $5 million program will provide grants to help businesses owned and operated by minorities and women in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible businesses can apply for grants of $10,000 per business on a first-come, first-served basis. This will provide access to much needed capital for up to 500 minority- and women-owned businesses to continue operating now and to prepare for the future.

State-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and/or women-owned businesses with state certification in the Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE) Program with up to $500,000 in annual revenue and 10 or fewer employees are eligible. Businesses that have received federal assistance through the federal CARES Act are not eligible.

Jobs, Small Business Loans & Unemployment Benefits

Now Hiring

Businesses Now Hiring

Amazon
Dollar General
Domino's
Kroger
Meijer
Synchrony
Walgreens
Walmart

Search OhioMeansJobs for additional openings.

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Wireless Internet at The Job Center
Montgomery County has installed wireless internet in the parking lot of The Job Center, for anyone who needs to access benefits like unemployment, food assistance, or cash assistance. If you don’t have internet at home, bring your phone, laptop or tablet to the parking lot outside the “Job Services” door at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., and connect to the “JFS_Public” network for access.

You can apply for unemployment at unemployment.ohio.gov.

For Medicaid, Food Assistance, and Temporary Cash Assistance, visit ssp.benefits.ohio.gov.

Flattening the Coronavirus Curve - New York Times Article

Utilities Information

Dayton Power & Light

DP&L has suspended disconnection for nonpayment until further notice or a minimum of 30 days. DP&L has published a new web page for up-to-date information.

Vectren, A CenterPoint Energy Company

Effective immediately, Vectren, A CenterPoint Energy Company, is temporarily suspending disconnections of natural gas service for nonpayment. Visit this web page.

Community Resources

The Dayton Foundation and the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, along with a coalition of philanthropic, government and other individual partners, have joined together to establish the COVID-19 Response Fund for Greater Dayton. Individuals, businesses, foundations and organizations may make charitable contributions to the fund, which will help provide flexible resources to nonprofits that are at the frontlines of the COVID-19 response.