Mason is closing a COVID-19 test site as test kit availability continues to diminish across the state.The test facility, operated by Christ Hospital, will close at the end of day Friday."We currently do not have indication from the state when additional kits will be available," a statement from the hospital says.Individuals who have symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay home and isolate the best they can."If symptoms worsen, patients and individuals should call their primary care provider. In the event they're experiencing respiratory distress, they should call 911 or go to the closest emergency department," that statement says.To find a testing site near you, click here.The news comes one day after Warren County confirmed its fist case of COVID-19.The patient is a man in his 40s, county health officials said. He is currently in isolation at home. Out of respect for the patient's privacy, no additional identifying information will be released. Warren County Health District will monitor the patient during his isolation.Statewide, Ohio now has 119 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, a large jump from Wednesday's 88 cases. DeWine stressed the actual number is much higher than that, likely in the tens of thousands.Health officials made that announcement during their daily 2 p.m. update, with cases reported in the following counties: Ashland (1), Belmont (2), Butler (8), Clark (1), Coshocton (2), Cuyahoga (53), Darke (1), Delaware (2), Franklin (10), Geauga (1), Hamilton (1), Huron (1), Lake (2), Lorain (6), Lucas (1), Mahoning (5), Medina (5), Miami (1), Montgomery (1), Richland (1), Stark (5), Summit (6), Trumbull (2) and Tuscarawas (1).

Mason is closing a COVID-19 test site as test kit availability continues to diminish across the state.

The test facility, operated by Christ Hospital, will close at the end of day Friday.


"We currently do not have indication from the state when additional kits will be available," a statement from the hospital says.

Individuals who have symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay home and isolate the best they can.

"If symptoms worsen, patients and individuals should call their primary care provider. In the event they're experiencing respiratory distress, they should call 911 or go to the closest emergency department," that statement says.

To find a testing site near you, click here.

The news comes one day after Warren County confirmed its fist case of COVID-19.

The patient is a man in his 40s, county health officials said. He is currently in isolation at home. Out of respect for the patient's privacy, no additional identifying information will be released. Warren County Health District will monitor the patient during his isolation.

Statewide, Ohio now has 119 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, a large jump from Wednesday's 88 cases. DeWine stressed the actual number is much higher than that, likely in the tens of thousands.

Health officials made that announcement during their daily 2 p.m. update, with cases reported in the following counties: Ashland (1), Belmont (2), Butler (8), Clark (1), Coshocton (2), Cuyahoga (53), Darke (1), Delaware (2), Franklin (10), Geauga (1), Hamilton (1), Huron (1), Lake (2), Lorain (6), Lucas (1), Mahoning (5), Medina (5), Miami (1), Montgomery (1), Richland (1), Stark (5), Summit (6), Trumbull (2) and Tuscarawas (1).