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April 6, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

As of 8:30 AM, there are five confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wyandot County. Do not rely on the number of positive tests to determine when you need to protect yourself. Continue to practice social distancing. The Stay at Home Order was put in place to protect citizens through self-quarantine. Please take these regulations seriously to keep Wyandot County healthy.

Specific Wyandot County Data

County

Sex

Age Range

Onset Date

Case Count

Death Count

Hospitalizations

Wyandot

Male

50-59

3/26/2020

1

0

0

Wyandot

Male

50-59

3/29/2020

1

0

0

Wyandot

Male

50-59

3/31/2020

1

0

0

Wyandot

Male

60-69

3/12/2020

1

0

1

Wyandot

Male

80+

3/28/2020

1

0

1

Ohio Totals

4,043

119

1,104

As of 2:00 PM Monday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 4450 confirmed cases, 1214 hospitalizations, and 142 deaths. For additional statewide case information visit: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/

Dealing with stress during a national pandemic can be overwhelming. It is natural to have feelings of anxiety, worry, and grief during this outbreak. Here are some tips to manage these emotions:

  • Avoid excessive exposure to COVID-19 media coverage
  • Limit social media use
  • Eat nutritious meals and stay hydrated
  • Keep in touch with family and friends via phone or video chat
  • Self-care: Make time for activities that you enjoy

Check here for more information on coping with anxiety and stress: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/families-and-individuals/coping-with-covid-19-anxiety/covid-19-and-anxiety

The Ohio Department of Health has created the following dashboard which will provide you with both local and regional data: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard

To view the current Ohio Department of Health Orders and Governor DeWine’s executive orders, please visit:

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/resources/public-health-orders/public-health-orders

As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. Wyandot County Public Health recommends the following resources: 

ODH Information Line (833) 4 ASK ODH

State- https://coronavirus.ohio.gov

Federal- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html


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