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COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations Increasing, Delta Variant, Local Efforts Encouraged

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. VACCINATIONS INCREASING Today Governor DeWine announced that vaccination rates are increasing across the state. There has been an increase of vaccinations in 85 of Ohio’s 88 counties in July compared to the previous month while last week saw … Continued

Ohio Department of Health Releases Updated K-12 School Guidance

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health released updated recommendations for K-12 schools today. The guidance strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations for staff and eligible students; consistent mask-wearing for individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated; and layering prevention measures that include good ventilation, regular cleaning, handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick. The Ohio … Continued

COVID-19 Update: Vax-a-Million Winners, Youth Vaccinations, Death Data

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. OHIO VAX-A-MILLION For yesterday’s fifth and final Ohio Vax-a-Million drawing, 3,469,542 vaccinated adults entered for a chance to win $1 million, and 154,889 vaccinated youth entered for a chance to win a college scholarship. This is … Continued

Governor’s Statement on New CDC Guidance

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement directing the Ohio Department of Health to conform the remaining health orders to CDC guidance through June 2nd: “Ohio will be amending our remaining health orders to comply with the new CDC guidance, which says that those who have been vaccinated no longer need to wear … Continued

SBA Restaurant Funding Application Opens Today

Restaurant funding application opens today Beginning at noon today, owners of restaurants, bars, bakeries, food trucks and similar establishments may apply for Restaurant Revitalization Funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Businesses owned by women, veterans and socially disadvantaged groups will be given first priority, then the funding period will be open to all owners … Continued

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinars

Join one of SBA’s upcoming webinars to learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program and the priority period. An orientation will be provided on the new program and as many questions as possible will be answered during the below sessions. Content will align with and summarize what is also available to all at www.sba.gov/restaurant  (Restaurant Revitalization … Continued

FEMA Announces Covid-Related Funeral Expense Reimbursement

On April 12th, FEMA launched a program to help families who have lost members to COVID,  and are providing reimbursement for funeral/related expenses that were incurred after January 20, 2020. Who can apply– Citizens, qualified aliens, non-citizen nationals.  Decedents do not have to be any of previous three. Criteria: Death has to have happened in … Continued

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