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COVID-19
Pandemic COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Weekly Situation Report
January 8, 2021
1400 hours
Situation to Date
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 (As of 2:00 p.m. 1/6/2021)
United States of America State of Ohio Ottawa County
Covid-19 Cases*......21,259,997 Covid-19 Cases*…......753,068 Confirmed Cases….…...2,057
Deaths……………...…359,849 Counties affected……….…88 Probable Cases…………...517
ICU Admissions…….….6,092 Total Cases……………..2,574
Hospitalizations………...40,469 Total Hospitalizations……172
Deaths…………………..9,462 Deaths…………………….34
Ottawa County 7-Day Trend Ottawa County 21-Day Trend
**Ottawa County case numbers may be slightly
Confirmed Cases………….…164 Confirmed Cases………….…430
different than those reflected on the Ohio Department
Probable Cases…………….….68 Probable Cases…………….…207 of Health website due to things such as time of report,
Hospitalizations………….……11 Hospitalizations………….…..30 date of report, probable reporting and case locations.
Deaths……………………………..0 Deaths……………………………..0
*Covid-19 cases and deaths now includes confirmed and probable cases. Probable cases are cases that are determined by a clinicians based on
a combination of criteria including specific symptoms, contact with confirmed cases, or/and presumptive laboratory evidence. Probable cases
are cases where no confirmatory testing is performed.
For the latest updated numbers please visit coronavirus.ohio.gov and
ottawahealth.org/index.asp?id=344
New items are listed in RED
State of Ohio
1/7/2021
• Governor DeWine reported that over the last 24 hours the state saw a jump in positive
cases by 10,251 which is significantly higher than the 21 day rolling average of 7,471.
• The Governor also provided greater details regarding Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination
plan which will begin with vaccinating people who are 80 years and older. Beginning the
first week of February, the state anticipates vaccinating school personnel with the goal
of having children in a full time or hybrid learning environment by March 1, 2021.
• The Department of Health will hold a webinar for registered providers that outlines the
state’s expectations and instructions for distribution.
• Governor DeWine and Director Lori Criss, Ohio Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services, reminded Ohioans that your mental health is just as important as
your physical health. Help is available 24/7 via the COVID CareLine: 1-800-720-9616 or
text "4hope" to 741-741.
• The latest Travel Advisory for those coming into Ohio is available HERE.
Ottawa County Health Department
Declarations in Response to COVID-19
World Health Organization (WHO) United States of America State of Ohio Ottawa County
Pandemic National Emergency State of Emergency State of Emergency
• There has been an increase in the Ottawa County numbers over the last three days
probably due to holiday get-togethers.
• Ottawa County has the second oldest population in Ohio.
• Outbreaks at nursing homes have slowed significantly.
• Median age of those testing positive: 46-48
• The link to pre-register for the Phase 1B Distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine can be
found on our website at ottawahealth.org or at https://forms.gle/bCX1xcZ261BmCTDs7
Recent Ohio Department of Health Orders
• 1/8/21 – As of today the Ottawa County Health Department has received a total of 300
doses of the Moderna vaccine. Currently all of the doses of have been administered to
individuals in Phase 1A. Additional clinics are currently being coordinated with those
remaining in Phase 1A. All vaccine dispensing will be subject to availability of doses and
approval and will be distributed according to state and federal guidelines.
• 1/7/21 – Governor DeWine announced details surrounding Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout.
This rollout is scheduled to begin the week of January 18th and will be based upon age and
health conditions. Further details can be found on our website regarding the tiered
approach.
• 12/31/20 – Governor DeWine extended the Statewide Curfew, which is now in effect until
January 23, 2021. This curfew is from 10pm to 5am.
• 12/30/20 – On Wednesday, December 30th, Governor DeWine announced a change to the
quarantine guidelines in regards to schools. In a classroom setting, individuals sitting less
than 6 feet from a student who tests positive will not be required to quarantine if masks are
being worn. This only refers to classroom settings and not for sports or extracurricular
activities.
• 12/29/20 – On 12/28/20 the Ottawa County Health Department received an additional
shipment of the Moderna vaccine. Currently 89 doses of the vaccine have been
administered to individuals in Phase 1A. Additional clinics are currently being coordinated
with those remaining in Phase 1A. All vaccine dispensing will be subject to availability of
doses and approval and will be distributed according to state and federal guidelines.
• 12/24/20 – On 12/22/20 the Ottawa County Health Department received its first shipment
of the Moderna vaccine and on 12/24/20 the Ottawa County Health Department started to
administer doses of the vaccine to first responders. All vaccine dispensing will be subject to
availability of doses and approval and will be distributed according to state and federal
guidelines.
Ottawa County Health Department Activities
• Currently there are 21 people in isolation and 97 people under quarantine in the Ottawa
County School System. These numbers have been communicated to the schools and
reflected on their individual dashboards. They are actively monitoring the cases in the
schools with the districts and communicating weekly with the school superintendents.
• Ottawa County stayed at risk level 3 (Red) in the Public Health Advisory System this
week. Ottawa County meets 3 out the 7 indicators that influence risk category. Risk
level 1 (yellow) means a county meets 0-1 indicators, risk level 2 (Orange) means the
county meets 2-3, risk level 3 (Red) means the county meets 4-5 indicators, and risk
level 4 (Purple) means the county meets 6-7 indicators. For an overview and guidance
about these risk levels and indicators please visit:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/public-healthadvisory-system/
The Ottawa County Health Department website Dashboard has been updated with new
information and will be updated daily. Click here.
• Health Department staff continues to conduct case investigations and contact tracing.
Resources for COVID-19 Guidance:
Ohio Department of Health: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
Ottawa County Health Department: http://www.ottawahealth.org/index.asp?id=1
Magruder Hospital
COVID-19 Testing at Magruder thru 1/8/2021
Number of COVID- Number of Positive Number of COVID- Number of
19 Tested Cases at COVID-19 Cases 19 Tests Pending Negative COVID-19
Magruder Test Results
6,609 1,001 35 5,573
• Current census: 5 with 1 COVID-19 positive patients.
• Magruder Hospital has received 200 dose of Moderna vaccine and have vaccinated all
staff wishing to be vaccinated.
• Magruder Hospital is receiving transfers from other local hospitals as part of their
regional plan. Non-critical patients who are still not ready to be released after being
treated for COVID are sent to Magruder Hospital.
• Magruder Hospital has 25 beds with their Surge Plan increasing them to 36 beds.
• 1271 Influenza A & B tests have been performed with all tests being negative.
• The Hospital has implemented a no visitor policy in all areas as of Monday, November
16, 2020.
• Magruder Hospital has opened the Magruder Community Clinic at 730 Jefferson Street
in Port Clinton. The COVID triage line, COVID registration and testing has transitioned to
this clinic, creating a dedicated clinic for our community members and their COVID
testing needs. Hours of operation will be 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. The triage
line/clinic phone number is 419-301-4304, and the fax number is 419-732-2864.
https://www.magruderhospital.com/community-clinic
• Adult flu shots will be given in The Pharmacy at Magruder. The Pharmacy is located at
the end of the same building as Urgent Care and is open Monday through Friday from
9am to 6pm, and Saturday/Sunday from 9am to 5pm. No appointment is required and
the Pharmacy can bill insurances, so be sure to bring your card. For pediatric flu
vaccinations, please check with your primary care provider or the Ottawa County Health
Department. If you plan to receive your flu shot from your Magruder Medical Group
Primary Care Provider, please call their office to make an
appointment. https://www.magruderhospital.com/flu-shots
• Café is still closed to the public, but is providing call-in and curbside pickup.
Ottawa County Emergency Management
• EOC Coordination calls with our response partners will be HELD ON WEDNESDAYS at 9:00
a.m. while we are higher than yellow on the County Risk Map.
• Have been coordinating scheduling of vaccinations for EMS, Fire, senior living homes, DD
group homes, etc.
• We have plenty of simple masks for anyone in need. Also a good supply of gloves and
gowns.
• EMS has reported an increase in calls but says Dispatch has been good with providing COVID
warning for the call prior to their arrival.
• Disposable masks being pushed out through area chambers of commerce and OCIC.
• Situation reports will be produced weekly. Please send information you would like included
to ema@co.ottawa.oh.us with subject line: Include in SITREP by end of business each
Wednesday.
• Copies of Press Releases and the Ottawa County Emergency Declaration are available on
the County website. https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/index.php/covid-19-2/
• Commissioners passed a Resolution for a State of Emergency see OCEMA website.
• Continue to coordinate the Ottawa County’s response to limit spread of COVID-19 and
maintain medical care.
Public Information
• Continue to work on press releases and social media.
• Situation Reports have been added to the EMA COVID-19 web page.
• We request Press Releases should be sent to EMA prior to distribution so we have
consistent messages being sent. EMA can also help with your news releases if needed.
Actions Being Taken
• Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekends: On Call
Fred Petersen – 419-262-2729 cell; 419-734-6901 desk
Mike Drusbacky – 419-681-0328; 419-734-6904 desk
Beth Greer – 419-341-0127; 419-734-6900 desk
EMA Email: ema@co.ottawa.oh.us
Ottawa County Courthouse
• All Ottawa County facilities continue to be by appointment only and closed to the public.
The courts and administrative offices within Ottawa County will remain open and staff
will be working to serve the public by phone, email, on-line or by scheduled
appointment if necessary. The office directory is available at
https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/index.php/office-directory/ or you may call 419-734-6700.
• Ottawa County Board of Commissioners have signed a Declaration of a State of
Emergency due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) effective 3/19/2020.
Job & Family Services
Individuals
If you receive a letter or email from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
referring to unemployment benefits, PIN resets, or requests for employment
information, or with a USBank debit card for unemployment benefits, you may be the
victim of identity theft. Please notify ODJFS by emailing UCBenProtest@jfs.ohio.gov or
calling the Unemployment Integrity Hotline at 1-800-686-1555 (Option 1).
The Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section has an Identity Theft Unit
that provides information for Ohioans who believe they may be victims of identity theft.
While the unit may not have information about your specific case, they can provide
guidance and assistance with credit reporting agencies, creditors, collectors and any
other entity that may have information that was obtained under fraudulent
circumstances. To learn more, call 1-800- 282-0515 or
visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/IdentityTheft.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services also that individuals take steps to
advise their bank that they are a victim of identity theft.
Below are links to assist with further potential theft of identification:
• Federal Trade Commission Credit Freeze Guide --
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs
• The Ohio Department of Public Safety has a guide for victims of identity theft
called “When Identity Crime Strikes You.” To view it, go to --
http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/ohp0524.pdf
Employer:
Pay attention to any “Request for Separation Information” notices for current
employees. If it seems questionable (as in they’re working full time and have not been
unemployed), complete the form as accurately as possible. If it appears to be a
fraudulent unemployment application, put “Fraudulent Claim” in the text box for
question #26.
Additionally, you may notify ODJFS by emailing UCBenProtest@jfs.ohio.gov .
• Financial assistance is available for those in need for rent, mortgage, and utilities.
• Traditional Emergency Financial Assistance is available to individuals who have
dependent children in their homes and have household incomes at or below 200% of
the federal poverty guidelines based on their family size. A copy of the application is
also attached, and there is assistance for rent, utilities and if employed, car repairs.
Mental Health
• They have been seeing an increase in overdoses.
• Offering a lot of virtual services trying to keep their clients engaged.
• There is a grant available for detox services for those who cannot afford treatment.
• The Ohio CareLine is a toll-free emotional support call service created by the Ohio
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and administered in community
settings. Behavioral health professionals staff the CareLine 24 hours a day, 7 days/week.
They offer confidential support in times of personal or family crisis when individuals may
be struggling to cope with challenges in their lives. When callers need additional
services, they will receive assistance and connection to local providers. 1-800-720-9616
Detox Services with grant funding from the Mercy Health, St. Rita’s Medical Center
Board. 730 W. Market St.
Erie County Health Department Detox Unit Lima, Oh
420 Superior St 833-347-5544
Sandusky, OH
419-624-3353 Brenda Cronin
419-626-5623 Ext. 230 Executive DirectorMental Health & Recovery Board of Erie &
Blanchard Valley Detox Ottawa Counties
1900 S. Main St 1907 E. Perkins Ave.
Findlay, OH Sandusky OH 44870
(419) 423-4500 Phone: 419-627-1908 Ext. 104
Fax: 419-627-0769
Arrowhead Behavioral Health ceomhrb@mhrbeo.com
1725 Timberline Rd.
Maumee, OH
800-547-5695
• Bayshore Counseling is offering services online for addiction and/or mental health. Their phone
number is 419-626-9156.
• Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services is offering services online and in person for mental
health and/or addiction services. Their number is 419-557-5177.
• The MHRBEO Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-826-1306.
Riverview
• Riverview staff and residents have received their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations. Their
second dose is scheduled for Saturday, January 16th.
• All nursing homes and assisted living facilities are currently working with their pharmacies to
schedule vaccinations for their facilities.
• Ottawa County has the second oldest population in Ohio.
• The State’s RED CMS risk level rating continues to climb. Staff is tested twice per week. There
have been no residents who have tested positive. Rates of county positivity are posted here.
(Archive is here)
Senior Resources
• Senior Centers in Ottawa County will remain closed due to continued increase in cases in
our county, as well as strict requirements for testing that must be met.
• Grab and Go meals will continue at the Senior Centers. If any seniors are interested, please
contact the senior center closest to their home or contact Senior Resources.
• Senior Resources continues to remain at capacity of 320 meals served daily.
We continue to look for Contingency Meal Drivers. If interested contact Dianne Mortensen
@ 419-898-6459 or complete a county application and send to Senior Resources.
Salvation Army
• Financial assistance is available to help with rent, utilities, etc. by calling 419-732-2769.Schools
• Weekly meetings with school superintendents and the Health Commissioner continue.
Villages (Oak Harbor only report)
• The state legislature has extended the virtual meeting rule until July 1, 2021 in House Bill404.
• Oak Harbor continues to have buildings open by appointment. Utilities are available by drive
up/walk up window, regular mail, online or auto-deduct options. Customers needing assistance
are requested to contact us early so we can offer the most and best options available to them.
We are continuing to restrict entrance into the homes of customers unless a serious emergency
exist.
• Municipal buildings continue to be closed to the general public and vendors without an
appointment. Police officers can meet with customers in the foyer in the Church Street
entrance.
• Utility customers may remit utility bills via regular mail, drop box at the utility office, drive-thru
window (8AM-430PM), automatic deduction or online pay options. If you would like to enroll in
online options, please call our utility office at 419/898-3231.
• Utility shut-offs for delinquency have continued however, customers are being offered a variety
of options for utility payments. Please call the billing officer early if you need assistance.
• In-home service calls by utility staff are restricted to emergency utility issues only.
• For businesses that may be eligible for federal COVID-19 Relief Funds, contact Mayor Quinton
Babcock for details and application.
• Village Council meetings are streamed on Facebook Live the first and third Monday at 7:00 PM.
• Contact the Village at 419/898-5561 for general questions, zoning assistance or to reach the
fiscal office. For utility questions, 419/898-3231 and 419/898-2055 for the police department.
• The BCS Foodbank continues to be active and available. Please call 419/898-0852.
Daily Objectives
o Receive, respond and fulfill resource needs
o Facilitate communication amongst all organizations
o Support the needs of County residents and business through the incident.
o Encourage compliance with existing orders and restrictions.
Our top objectives for the next planning period are projected as:
• Continued pursuit and distribution of PPE
Next Update
• The next SitRep will be released on January 15, 2021
For additional COVID-19 information, following highlighted applications including:
• Ohio Sentry: COVID-19 Mobile Monitoring
• Ohio Sentry: COVID-19 Hub Site (desktop)
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