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Changes in Health Insurance Coverage Due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the economy and is changing how people are covered by health insurance. Many people get their health coverage through their employers, others receive Medicaid coverage, some get coverage through an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan, and before the pandemic, between 6% and 7% of Ohioans were uninsured. As a result…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update May 29
Over the last several weeks, Governor DeWine’s daily press briefings have been reduced to around 2-3 briefings a week. Many aspects of Ohio’s economy have begun reopening, but there are still a few more to be announced. Below is a list of actions taken in Ohio as of May 29, 2020, with dates they…
Read MoreOhio Colleges Plan for Fall Reopening
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty about how students will attend college in the fall. In particular, high school seniors are likely wondering how their academic and social lives will be impacted by changes in response to the pandemic. In March, Ohio campuses shut down, students attended classes online, and many residence halls closed to…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates May 22
Ohio’s now more than 10 weeks into the coronavirus pandemic. Governor DeWine continues to offer regular press updates on Ohio’s actions to mitigate the pandemic. Over the last two weeks, his daily press briefings have been reduced to around 3 briefings a week. Below is a list of actions taken in Ohio as of May…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates May 15
Below is a list of actions taken in Ohio as of May 15, 2020, with dates they were discussed, and official orders when imposed. Please visit www.Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov for additional details. All COVID-19 orders can be found here. More data is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard here. Should you have health-related questions, the Department of Health hotline…
Read MoreOhio Prepares for November General Election
With the primary election behind them, Ohioans begin to look towards the November election. According to a recent poll, President Donald Trump narrowly leads former Vice President Joe Biden in Ohio’s 2020 presidential election. The survey, conducted by Emerson College and Nexstar Media, shows President Trump three percentage points ahead of Biden leading 46% to…
Read MoreThe Ohio General Assembly Reconvenes to Address COVID-19 Concerns
On Tuesday, May 5, the Ohio General Assembly reconvened after both chambers last held sessions on March 25. The House Finance Committee was the first to meet as the General Assembly resumed committee work. Both chambers held sessions on Wednesday, May 6 and they aim to keep a regular schedule of session and committees in…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates May 8
Below is a list of actions taken in Ohio as of May 8, 2020, with dates they were discussed, and official orders when imposed. Please visit www.Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov for additional details. All COVID-19 orders can be found here. More data is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard here. Should you have health-related questions, the Department of Health hotline…
Read MorePandemic Pressure: Coronavirus and Mental Health
Social distancing and stay-at-home measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic are intended to slow the spread of the virus, but for many Ohioans, these measures can take a heavy toll on their mental health. Fear and anxiety drawn from the pandemic can cause stress for both adults and children. Stress can be more severe if…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates May 1
It’s been more than a month since Governor DeWine and Director Acton issued an order requiring all Ohioans to stay in their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Everyone was anxiously awaiting Governor DeWine’s Monday press conference where he began announcing his plans to reopen Ohio’s economy in a slow, methodical process beginning May…
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