COVID-19 Alert - October 1
By the Numbers:
Individuals Tested: 3,231,321
88 counties with at least one case
Ages range from less than one year old to 109 years of age, with a median age of 40
State of Ohio COVID-19 dashboard: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard
Total Cases: 155,314 (16,584 of which are health care workers)
Case Increase in Last 24-Hour Period: 1,327
21 Day Reported Case Average: 1,011
Total Deaths: 4,817
Deaths Reported in Last 24-Hour Period: 13
21 Day Reported Death Average: 22
Total Hospitalizations: 15,606 (3,297 of which are in the intensive care unit)
Hospitalization Increase in last 24-Hour Period: 90
21 Day Reported Hospitalizations Average: 69
County by County Update:
New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health found that 11 counties currently have a very high risk of exposure and spread (Level 3): Ashland, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Mercer, Montgomery, Muskingum, Pike, Putnam, Richland, and Scioto.
Richland County is on the borderline of a Level 4 public emergency with severe exposure and spread.
Prevalence Testing:
Lt. Governor Husted also an on-air discussion with Dr. Abby Norris Turner of Ohio State University. Dr. Norris Turner described the prevalence testing Ohio State conducted on behalf of the Ohio Department of Health in order to assess how many Ohioans have already contracted COVID-19.
The study was conducted over 20 days in July 2020 and included a sample of 727 adults. The study showed that approximately .9 percent of Ohioans were likely infected with COVID-19 during the study, and approximately 1.5 percent had prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies during the study period in July.
A summary of the study will be posted at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Wi-Fi Hotspots:
Lt. Governor Husted thanked the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio for coordinating efforts between Facebook and T-Mobile that will provide Wi-Fi hotspots to libraries in Southeast Ohio.
These internet-enabled devices will be available to patrons to check out in the same way they would borrow a library book or film. The effort aims to give opportunities for at-home internet usage for those who do not have reliable access to broadband. Facebook donated the devices at no charge and paid for 6 months of unlimited network usage on the T-Mobile network. T-Mobile will fund an additional 6 months of connectivity for the devices as well as help get the hotspots ready for use and provide ongoing technical support.
London Stock Exchange Elite Program:
Lt. Governor Husted recognized Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), Fifth-Third Bank, and JobsOhio for offering financial support so 10 companies will be able to participate in the London Stock Exchange ELITE program. ELITE will work with each of these business owners to develop clear, actionable plans around preparing for future growth, developing world-class strategy and operational functions, and accessing regional and global capital markets.