Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio will issue a public order banning gatherings of over 100 people.

The Ohio Department of Health reports five cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state. Another 52 people are awaiting test results, and 30 have tested negative.

All visitors will now be banned from nursing homes, and limited at Ohio's psychiatric hospitals.

DeWine teased a public order on Thursday, saying that organizations "quite frankly need" an command from the government in order to cancel their events.

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The NHL, NBA and MLS all suspended their regular seasons after a Utah Jazz basketball player tested positive for COVID-19. Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, Cleveland Cavaliers and FC Cincinnati games are all affected.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association postponed state tournaments, while Ohio State University canceled its spring football game and restricted spectators for the remainder of the school year.

The NCAA's March Madness basketball tournaments, which had games scheduled in Dayton and Cleveland, will be held without spectators.

The Ohio Department of Health makes the following recommendations to protect yourself from illness:

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; dry hands with a clean towel or air dry hands.

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.

Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Stay home when you are sick.

Avoid contact with people who are sick.

Ohio's coronavirus call center is open to answer questions from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The hotline number is 1-833-4-ASK-ODH or 1-833-427-5634.

This article will be updated with more information as the story develops.