Allen County Public Health Response and Resources

Allen County Public Health is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, the novel (new) coronavirus. Our priority is the health and safety of our residents, and we continue to use our resources to prepare our communities for the spread of COVID-19.

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On Thursday, July 2, 2020 the Ohio Department of Health introduced a system to inform residents of their level of risk by county. For more information click here.

Allen County is a Level 2 Orange Alert

On Thursday, September 17, Governor DeWine declared Allen County on Orange Level 2. Click here to view our county indicator data. A statewide mask mandate took effect Thursday, July 23. We have signage available for businesses to post at their facilities. Click here for guidance on how to safely use a face covering.

We can protect each other by practicing preventive measures at home, work, school, and in the community. ACPH has developed recommendations, not mandates, that are not meant to replace any State-wide orders or directives. Decision-makers should consider these recommendations as they apply to their individual family, home, community, business or facility to reduce the risk for individuals and the community.

Allen County Public Health Risk Level Recommendations (Preventive Actions to Maintain Low Risk Level)

Allen County Cases of COVID-19

Total cases: 1,388 (1,261 confirmed, 127 probable)

Current cases: 194

(People who are currently ill and being monitored by Allen County Public Health)

Hospitalizations: 189

Deaths: 69 (61 confirmed, 8 probable)

Age range: Cases are in all age range categories (0-80+)

Presumed recovered: 1,153

(Defined as cases with a symptom onset date of more than 21 days prior who are not deceased.)

Last updated September 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Case counts will be updated daily, Monday-Friday.

The data listed above comes from the State of Ohio’s COVID-19 Dashboard which displays the most recent preliminary data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Ohio by selected demographics and county of residence. Data is reported to ODH via the Ohio Disease Reporting System. Data reported for total case count, hospitalizations and deaths is cumulative over the course of this outbreak.

For more information on Allen County and cases across the state, view the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard. Confirmed cases are cases with a positive lab result as reported into the Ohio Disease Reporting System. Daily case counts are a snapshot in time and may not accurately depict the spread of illness. Data is preliminary and subject to change.

Allen County Public Health is sharing COVID-19 data for public review while also protecting patient privacy.

What to do if you are sick

Watch for symptoms

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

You can also check your symptoms with the Symptom Checker tool from CDC.

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, stay home and call your healthcare provider to be assessed or call one of the testing sites in our county. Do not walk into a healthcare facility, urgent care clinic, or hospital before calling.

If your doctor, or testing site staff, believe that you need to be tested for COVID-19, they will provide further instructions for you.

Available testing sites and locations can be found below.

Who should be tested?

On June 11, the State of Ohio updated its testing guidance to include individuals from all priority groups 1-5. (Ohio COVID-19 Testing Priority Groups)

Testing is most appropriate for community members who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or with know exposure risk to a COVID-19 positive individual (What Your Test Result Means)

The main symptoms of COVID-19 include a fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. (CDC COVID-19 Symptoms Page)

Where to be tested:

*Please note: Testing site information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information.

Click here for a link to the Ohio Department of Health testing resources page.

Prevent the Spread of Illness

Most people who are ill with COVID-19 will have a mild illness, and can recover at home. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, your cooperation is necessary to protect yourself, your family, your community and the rest of the public. If you have symptoms of coronavirus, check with your healthcare provider about getting tested. If you test positive, you will be asked to comply with responsibilities while self-isolating at home. ISOLATION AND MONITORING AT HOME If you have come into contact with a confirmed or probable positive case of COVID-19 -OR- if you have recently traveled to a state or area that has been identified as having widespread, sustained (on-going) spread of COVID-19, and you have no symptoms of COVID-19, you are asked to comply with instructions while self-quarantining at home: HOME QUARANTINE AND SELF-MONITORING Instructions/Limitations You should self-quarantine and self-monitor for fourteen (14) days from your last point of contact or return from travel. We encourage residents to take “everyday preventive actions” to prevent the spread of illness and to keep our communities healthy.

Older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease.

Who to contact if you have general questions

Download local materials here.

The Ohio Channel Link to Governor DeWine’s Press Conferences

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