ACHD updates statistics as state prepares to air town hall meetings
As the state of Ohio readies for town hall meetings designed to answer questions about the coronavirus vaccine, Auglaize County Health Department officials have announced there were 12 new cases of COVID-19 reported between noon Friday and noon Monday.
That brings the county’s total to 4,488 cases — 3,378 confirmed and 1,110 probable. The ACHD is reporting there have been 172 hospitalizations attributed to the virus and 59 deaths. More than 4,000 people are presumed recovered from COVID.
Cases totaling 1,639 were reported in Wapakoneta, followed by 1,295 in St. Marys. In the villages, the case numbers reported are Minster 454, New Bremen 433, Cridersville 242, Waynesfield 165, New Knoxville 139, Uniopolis 14, St. Johns 7, New Hampshire 8, and Buckland 12.
Health officials continue to urge caution: Precautions must be taken by the public whenever leaving the home. Mask Up & Space Out! It is vital that we all continue to follow the Stay Safe Ohio Protocols: Stay at home, Wear your mask, Keep interactions short and stay apart, Wash your hands,
Work from home, Celebrate safe and small, Don’t eat or drink with anyone outside of your household, Limit travel, Keep weddings and funerals safe, and Enjoy safe holiday activities.
The Ohio Department of Health has invited medical experts, community leaders, and public health professionals to answer your COVID-19 vaccine questionsduring a series of townhall-style meetings. The schedule and specific topics include:
• Tuesday, Feb. 23, (today) 6:30 p.m. – Hispanic/latino Ohioans
• Monday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. – Asian American and Pacific Islander Ohioans
• Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. – Rural Ohioans You can watch live or on-demand after the event at the following links:
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ Ohdeptofhealth/
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ Ohiodepartmentofhealth1
• Online - https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/townhall
Another option is to watch later on the Ohio Channel. Find your local channel and the date and time it will air by checking with your PBS station or television provider.