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.

_{Ohio Public Healthy Advisory System}

The Public Health Advisory Alert System is a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.

The system consists of four levels that provide Ohioans with guidance as to the severity of the problem in the counties in which they live. The levels are determined by seven data indicators that identify the risk level for each county and a corresponding color code to represent that risk level.

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 - April 5, 2021}

COVID-19 Update: Condensed Health Order, High School Vaccinations, OhioRISE

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

CONDENSED HEALTH ORDER

Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Health will issue a simplified health order that streamlines previous orders into a single order that underscores the most important tenants of infection prevention.

"Our understanding of this virus and how it spreads is much more advanced than it was when we first learned about coronavirus in early 2020," said Governor DeWine. "As we move to begin a new chapter in our fight against the pandemic, where more and more Ohioans are being vaccinated, this new order will focus on our best defense measures against COVID-19, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, limiting large gatherings, being outside, and practicing good hand hygiene."

HIGH SCHOOL VACCINATIONS

Governor DeWine announced that he has asked Ohio's local health departments and vaccine providers that are offering the Pfizer vaccine to coordinate with local high schools to offer vaccinations to high school students who are 16 or older. Pfizer is the only vaccine that is currently approved for children as young as 16.

Today's announcement follows last week's announcement that vaccination clinics will be offered at all higher education campuses in the coming weeks.

"As with our colleges, by taking vaccines to schools, we’ll increase the percentage of people in this age group who choose to get vaccinated," said Governor DeWine.

OhioRISE

As part of the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s managed care overhaul, Governor DeWine announced the “Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence (OhioRISE) program. The program will feature new, intensive, community-based services that will serve youth in their homes and communities, rather than in congregate settings that can be far away from a child’s home and support system.

Over the next ten months, Aetna Better Health of Ohio will work with the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Family and Children First Cabinet Council to launch OhioRISE to serve all of Ohio’s eligible children. To enroll in OhioRISE, children must be Medicaid eligible, have significant behavioral health needs, and require enhanced services.

CASE DATA/VACCINE INFORMATION

In-depth COVID-19 data for Ohio: coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Ohio's central scheduling system: gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov

Ohio mass vaccination information: coronavirus.ohio.gov/massvaccinationclinics

All vaccine providers: vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov

More vaccine information: coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine

Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign language translation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube page.

For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

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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.

Hybrid Meetings - Hospitality Partners

The Dayton CVB welcomed Markeys Audio Visual - to its March 4th Hospitality Partners Meeting to provide information on how to put together a Hybrid meeting for your next event!

WGI Update & Site Source

The Dayton CVB welcomed WGI back for our April 2021 webinar on updates for their 2021 virtual season and plans for 2022. Site source also joined with some tips and tricks about submitting RFP's.

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.

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Utilities Information

AES Ohio

AES Ohio has suspended disconnection for nonpayment until further notice or a minimum of 30 days. AES Ohio 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.