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COVID-19
Pandemic COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Weekly Situation Report
February 19, 2021
Situation to Date
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 (As of 2:00 p.m. 2/18/2021)
United States of America State of Ohio Ottawa County
Covid-19 Cases*......27,669,556 Covid-19 Cases*…......947,389 Confirmed Cases….…...2,503
Deaths……………...…489,067 Counties affected……….…88 Probable Cases…………...647
ICU Admissions…….….7,002 Total Cases……………..3,150
Hospitalizations………...49,061 Total Hospitalizations……218
Deaths…………………..16,611 Deaths…………………….66
Ottawa County 7-Day Trend Ottawa County 21-Day Trend
**Ottawa County case numbers may be slightly
Confirmed Cases………….…22 Confirmed Cases………….…122
different than those reflected on the Ohio Department
Probable Cases…………….…8 Probable Cases…………….…..37 of Health website due to things such as time of report,
Hospitalizations………….…..0 Hospitalizations………….…….11 date of report, probable reporting and case locations.
Deaths…………………………….0 Deaths……………………………..6
*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
• Governor DeWine announced that Ohio has launched the COVID-19 Maintenance
Program for nursing homes and assisted living facilities which will continue the flow of
the vaccine at these facilities for new staff and residents that arrive.
• The Ohio Department of Health will post on the coronavirus.ohio.gov website what
providers are being allocated vaccinations. Residents will be able to search by zip code
and by county. The site will only show which providers have been allotted vaccines, and
will not be updated in real-time.
• 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
• Ottawa County case numbers continue to trend downward. Current median age is 53.15.
Most new cases this week were in Port Clinton followed by Marblehead and Oak Harbor.
• The number of deaths increased considerably this week as ODH reconciled the number of
Ottawa County deaths that occurred in other counties.
• 2/18/21 – The Ottawa County Health Department and Magruder Hospital received 1100
doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week. Approximately 500 people age 76 and older, and
approximately 600 people from the K-12 schools will receive the vaccine this week in
Ottawa County. By end of day Saturday, February 20, 2021, there will be approximately
3850 people vaccinated in Ottawa County. Of these people, 600 were in Phase 1A, and 3250
are in Phase 1B.
• 2/18/21 - We continue to collaborate with Ottawa County Job and Family Services to
coordinate vaccination clinics for 1B. There are currently 4840 individuals registered for the
vaccines in Ottawa County. Of these individuals, 325 are over the age of 75, 1775 are
between 70-75 years old, 2090 are between 65-70 years old, and 650 are in the K-12
distribution. The Ottawa County Health Department will continue to update the website to
show approximately what age groups we are going to be vaccinated and the amount of
doses that the county is receiving per week.
• Many thanks to all the volunteers and community partners who have helped with the
vaccination clinics.
• Registration for 1B vaccinations is available through the Health Department website, by
calling 2-1-1, or Ottawa County Senior Resources for assistance.
• 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
Ottawa County Health Department Activities
• Currently there are 2 people in isolation and 13 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 1 out the 7 indicators that influence risk category. Our risk
level continues to be Red due to the high incidence rate. We will continue to be Red
until our cases per 100K drops below 100. It is currently at 115.98, down previously
from 286.24 for last week. 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 2/19/2021
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
7,489 1,152 17 6,336
• Current census: 3 with 0 COVID-19 positive patients.
• 1548 Influenza A & B tests have been performed with all tests being negative.
• Magruder is still vaccinating people according to age, and are now scheduling those
patients in their 70s (starting with the 79 year old group and moving down the list). We
have a limited number of vaccine appointments in the coming weeks due to supply. Our
physicians strongly recommend that everyone who is eligible for the vaccine get it, so if
you have the opportunity to be vaccinated at another location in or around the area, we
encourage you to take advantage of it. A list of locations is regularly updated on
the Ohio Department of Health website.
• While you wait for your turn to get the vaccine, be sure to regularly visit our COVID-19
vaccine page at https://www.magruderhospital.com/covid-19-information. It has the
latest information about what you need to know about COVID vaccines and other
related information.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Face shields and gowns are available for those in Tier 1.
• Disposable masks are available for anyone in need.
• Thank you to JFS and all the volunteers and community partners who have helped make our
vaccination clinics run smoothly.
• PPE has been delivered to local Chambers of Commerce for distribution. We have plenty of
simple facemasks available. Please let us know if you are in need.
• Continue to offer support to Ottawa County Health Department and Magruder Hospital.
• Situation reports will be produced weekly. Please send information you would like included
to ema@co.ottawa.oh.us .
• 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
• If you’ve found that an unemployment claim has been filed fraudulently in your name,
please use the following link, or call 833-658-0394 regarding 1099 fraud.
Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance: Identity Theft and 1099 Resources (ohio.gov)
• Assistance for utilities is still available for those who qualify.
• 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 Director
Mental 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/Special Facilities
• Visitation is open and is going well.
• Staff continues to be tested twice per week.
• New residents, or those returning from being hospitalized, are quarantined for 14 days upon
their return.
• The State’s RED CMS risk level rating has dropped to 14%, moving Ottawa County to yellow.
This means visitation can reopen 14 days after the last positive test. With no staff testing
positive, they anticipate opening visitation next Tuesday. Dining room and the multi-purpose
room will also be open.
• Saturday they will have their last 37 residents/employees receive their second dose vaccine.
• Rates of county positivity are posted here. (Archive is here) Staff continues to be tested twice
per week with residents tested weekly. With a rating below 10%, indoor visits can resume.
Senior Resources
• Senior Centers will remain closed through spring of 2021, 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 maintain contact with seniors via the newsletter, coloring
contest activities and planning for Valentine exchange activity for February.
• Senior Resources continues to remain at capacity of 320 meals served daily for both Home
Delivered Meals and Grab & Go.
• Senior Resources staff is helping with the COVID 19 vaccine pre-registration of our senior
population; seniors can call Senior Resources to help with the online registration form. Seniors
can also call Senior Resources to confirm they are registered with the Ottawa Co. Health
Department• Senior Resources staff is helping with the COVID 19 vaccine distribution at the Resources Centre
in Oak Harbor. Senior Resources volunteers, our vendors and Advisory Board members are also
helping during the vaccine distribution at the Resource Centre
• 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 for those facing a financial crisis, such as rent, mortgage,
utility, transportation, etc. For more information, call our office at 419-732-2769.
• The Salvation Army is still operating virtually.
American Red Cross
• They have made adjustments to their response due to COVID. Recipients will now receive an
electronic fund transfer and all assistance is done virtually. An informational session will be
available for all counties.
• For assistance they can be reached through their Toledo office, 419-329-2900.
• Local agencies in need of assistance can call Doug Fee directly.
Schools
• Staff of Ottawa County schools received their vaccinations this week.
• Weekly meetings with school superintendents and the Health Commissioner continue.
Villages / Cities
The Governor’s office announced yesterday that there is financial assistance available for unpaid utility
bills through DSA and the Community Action Agencies.
The Ohio Development Services Agency is now distributing $100 million in federal funding to help low-
income Ohioans who do not own their own home: pay their rent, water, sewer, wastewater, electric,
gas, oil and/or trash removal bills.
The state of Ohio, working with local Community Action Agencies, will help eligible Ohioans on rent,
mortgage, and water and/or sewer utility bills catch up on past payments back to March 13, 2020, and
provide additional assistance through December 31, 2021.
Eligible Ohio households must:
• Be at or below 80% of their county’s Area Median Income (varies by county and size of
household);
• Have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; and
• Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Ohioans can apply for assistance by contacting their local Community Action Agency.
Page | 8 COVID-19 SITUATION REPORTFor more information and to find contact information for your local Community Action Agency
visit: https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/home-relief-grant.html
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 February 26, 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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