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Governor announces new public health safety advisory system

Hardin County at Level 1 - active exposure and spread
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 5, 2020

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday a new Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System that will help make clear the dangers of COVID-19 in Ohio counties.

As COVID-19 cases in the state rise, DeWine said the color-coded system is built on data to assess the spread of the virus and inform and empower individuals, businesses and local government in their response.

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"Ada SAFE 2020" will encourage responsible mask use when schools open in fall

Ada Parents for Reason and Common Sense group's new name reflects broadening base of support
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, July 3, 2020

During an online meeting of its steering team held earlier this week, “Ada Parents for Reason and Common Sense” decided to change its name to “Ada SAFE 2020.”

This decision was made to reflect the broadening base of support for the movement to encourage responsible mask use when schools open in the fall, and to create a more cohesive and unifying message for the group.

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Next Ada blood drive July 20

Walk-ins welcome, or call Mary Hackworth to schedule an appointment
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 2, 2020

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, in the Community Health Professionals Ada Visiting Nurses conference room, 1200 S. Main St.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Hackworth, blood program leader for Ada community blood drives, at 419-604-8569 or 800-Red Cross.

You may also visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, and use the sponsor code: AdaCommunity.

Blood donors receive a Columbus Zoo BOGO entry coupon and a chance to win four Zoombezi Bay passes.

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Here's Alger Public Library holiday hours

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 2, 2020

Alger Public Library Fourth of July holiday update: The library staff will be offline and curbside and appointment services will be closed Friday, July 3.

Patrons still have access to access the library website and online resources. The library will be back for curbside and appointments on Monday, July 6, from noon to 5 p.m. Seniors and at risk may call 419-757-7755 for the library's special hours. 
Website:  algerlibrary.org 
Catalog:  https://ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/alg/

 

 

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3 new Hardin County cases

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 2, 2020

From the Kenton Hardin Couny Department of Health: Reporting 3 new cases of COVID-19. We are also reporting 7 new recovered cases at this time.

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Outdoor nursing home visitations will start July 20

As long as all safety standards are met
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOSPITALIZATIONS:
Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over two months of decreasing utilization since late April. From June 21, 2020, to June 27, 2020, Ohio had approximately 500 to 550 total COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide. This week, there are approximately 650 COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide.

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