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Antibody testing comes to the region

Thanks to ONU-Lima Memorial partnership
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 17, 2020

Lima Memorial Health System, in partnership with Ohio Northern University, announced this week that it is offering antibody testing for COVID-19 (SARS Coronavirus 2 IgG Antibody testing).

This testing capability is the next fundamental step in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The first critical step was announced in April as Lima Memorial partnered with Ohio Northern University to offer same-day COVID-19 testing through the highly reliable PCR molecular testing platform.

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More Ohio restart dates announced

Child care, campgrounds, gyms and others
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 15, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, on May 15 provided the following sector opening dates established as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan. 

CHILD CARE: MAY 31

Beginning Sunday, May 31, childcare providers in Ohio will be permitted to reopen if these providers can meet required safety protocols. 

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Food distribution May 18 at Hardin Fairgrounds

Hosted by United Way of Hardin County, West Ohio Foodbank, Ohio National Guard
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 14, 2020

The United Way of Hardin County, The West Ohio Foodbank, and The Ohio National Guard will be host a community food distribution next week at the Hardin County Fairground.

This non-contact food distribution will be Monday, May 18, from 2 – 4 p.m., or until food runs out. 

Valid ID showing Hardin County residency and at least 18 years of age. 

Trunk of vehicle must be cleaned out and all occupants must remain in vehicle.

Limit of 2 families per vehicle served. 

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Details on personal services reopening on May 15

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, May 14, 2020

Ohio's personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on Friday, May 15, according to Gov. Mike DeWine.

To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's Personal Services Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for personal care service providers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at www.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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29th case in Hardin County

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting its 29th case of COVID-19. It is also reporting two additional negative test results.

Recommendations from the CDC and the Kenton Hardin Health Department on church gatherings/services and how to conduct these safely are available by contacting the health department at 419-673-6230.

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Ada's hot spot

@WatchCommunications created the spot for the school district
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Need internet service?

Ada school announce a public "hot spot" where the public can get online.

As it is important to access reliable, high-speed Internet, the hot spot is located in the school's south parking lot.

According to an announcement on Ada Bulldogs Facebook:  We want everyone to stay in their vehicles while accessing the hot spots. Social distancing doesn’t stop in the parking lot.

"To access the network, join the WiFi/SSID: WiFi by Watch and you will be directed to a sign-in page.
 

According to the school  @WatchCommunications created this this public access spot.

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