Ohio will go into lock down 11:59 p.m. the order comes from the Ohio Department of Health. The lockdown will start Monday night amid COVID-19. Only essential businesses can stay open. The “shelter-in-place” is for the entire state. Citizens and workers are ordered — not recommended — to stay 6 feet away from another human. […]
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Adena cuts off visits entirely amid virus outbreak
For the health and safety of patients, staff and communities, Adena Health System will begin a no visitor policy at all hospital locations beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020. This policy will remain in effect until the COVID-19 pandemic crisis passes. While hospital and clinic operations continue, it is necessary to restrict […]
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First COVID-19 case in southern Ohio
Gallia County has confirmed that they have their first positive case of COVID-19. The news was shared by the local health department on Friday, and will be confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health during a news conference later today. The health district did not go into detail about the person who is infected, or […]
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Fayette Co. hospital limits COVID-19 testing due to state guidelines
Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) has updated its COVID-19 testing standards to follow the recommendations set forth by the Governor and the Ohio Department of Health. “Due to the limited supply of COVID-19 tests available, effective immediately, testing for the virus is limited to healthcare workers and those whose illness is severe enough to require […]
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Three search warrants executed in Fayette County
The Sheriff of Fayette County has confirmed that three search warrants were executed in Fayette County Thursday evening. Numerous locals in the area reported seeing large SWAT-like vehicles, unmarked police cars, and men in tactical gear traveling through Jefferson Township near route 729. It all went down in the late-afternoon and early-evening. Sheriff Vernon P. […]
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital daycare worker tests positive for COVID-19
A daycare worker at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital daycare center has tested positive for COVID-19. Now, the center is shutdown after the worker had contact with 11 children and two staff members. “Nationwide Children’s is deeply concerned about all children and staff impacted by this difficult news and will continually monitor and support each child […]
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Hillsboro arcade vows to remain open amid virus outbreak
An arcade in Hillsboro has vowed to remain open despite orders from the Governor’s office that businesses such as theirs are to remain closed during the issued-State of Emergency. Speed of Light Laser Tag, located along Route 62, posted pictures on their Facebook page of coins used to operate their machines. It was coupled with […]
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Adena postpones elective surgeries
Adena Health System announced today that it will postpone elective surgeries and procedures beginning March 19 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. “Under the Governor’s directive, Adena will postpone all elective surgeries and procedures until further notice,” explained Chief Clinical Officer Kirk Tucker, MD. “We understand the disruption this places on many of our patients […]
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Fayette Co. Hospital partners with Adena for COVID-19 response
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) continues to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the community. The healthcare organization has joined regional and state hospitals in cancelling all elective, non-urgent surgeries effective Wednesday, March 18. The organization is partnering with Adena Health System for community […]
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Chillicothe Transit to remain open, but will be reduced
Chillicothe’s public transportation will remain open, but the rides are going to be reduced. Here’s the release the city sent out: At Chillicothe Transit our highest priority is to ensure the health and safety of our riders and our staff. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the lives of people across the world, […]