COVID-19 Pandemic - Ottawa County
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
COVID-19
Pandemic COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Weekly Situation Report
January 29, 2021
Situation to Date
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 (As of 2:00 p.m. 1/29/2021)
United States of America State of Ohio Ottawa County
Covid-19 Cases*......25,456,670 Covid-19 Cases*…......868,656 Confirmed Cases….…...2,399
Deaths……………...…427,626 Counties affected……….…88 Probable Cases…………...612
ICU Admissions…….….6,560 Total Cases……………..3,011
Hospitalizations………...44,981 Total Hospitalizations……204
Deaths…………………..10,768 Deaths…………………….46
Ottawa County 7-Day Trend Ottawa County 21-Day Trend
**Ottawa County case numbers may be slightly
Confirmed Cases………….…83 Confirmed Cases………….…331
different than those reflected on the Ohio Department
Probable Cases…………….….23 Probable Cases…………….…..97 of Health website due to things such as time of report,
Hospitalizations………….……6 Hospitalizations………….…….27 date of report, probable reporting and case locations.
Deaths……………………………..1 Deaths……………………………..3
*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
1/26/2021
• Ohio has been averaging about 146,000 first doses coming into Ohio every week. As
Ohio begins finishing up Phase 1A, more doses will be available for those in Phase 1B.
1/28/2021:
• The curfew has been pushed back one hour, beginning January 28, 2021 and lasts
through February 11, 2021 based on the lower number of COVID-related
hospitalizations. The numbers will be looked at again in 2 weeks to potentially move to
a midnight curfew or eliminate the curfew completely.
• To help schools return safely to in-person education, vaccinating K-12 school employees
will begin as soon as possible. Every public school in the state, except for one, has
agreed to go back to class by March 1.
• The Ohio Department of Health will post on the coronavirus.ohio.gov website about
what providers are being allocated vaccinations for next week. 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
• As of 1/29/2021 the Ottawa County Health Department and Magruder Hospital have
received 1600 doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine. On Thursday, January 28th,
approximately 300 people age 80 and older were vaccinated from the Phase 1B group by
both organizations. Another 300 people age 80 and older are scheduled to be vaccinated
today. By end of day Friday, January 29, 2021, there will be approximately 1600 people
vaccinated in Ottawa County. Of these people, 600 were in Phase 1A, and 1,000 were in
Phase 1B.
• We are continuing to collaborate with Ottawa County Job and Family Services to coordinate
vaccination clinics for 1B. Vaccines will first be available for those 80+ and decrease in 5-
year increments for every week after until age 65. For example, after next week, vaccine
will be available for 75 (and those with severe congenital or developmental disorders), then
the week after that 70, etc. All vaccine dispensing will be subject to availability of doses and
approval and will be distributed according to state and federal guidelines.
• Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health have adjusted the Statewide Curfew
to correlate with the number of hospitalizations. Because of the drop in hospitalizations,
the curfew is now form 11pm to 5am. This will continue to be evaluated and adjusted
accordingly.
• Ottawa County case numbers continue to decrease.
• The outbreak at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home has kept Port Clinton at the top of the list
of new cases, followed by Oak Harbor and Genoa.
• There are 5,516 residents registered for the COVID-19 vaccine.
• OCHD continues to reach out to 1A personnel with any additional doses from clinics.
• OCHD has received a new telephone answering system to try to help with the large call
volume.
• They will be receiving a supply of home rapid tests.
• Ottawa County vaccine providers, as of this date, are Ottawa County Health Department,
Magruder Hospital and Kroger. The News Release appears on the last page of this report.
• 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 13 people in isolation and 46 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. 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=1Magruder Hospital
COVID-19 Testing at Magruder thru 1/29/2021
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
7,107 1,106 11 5,990
• Have seen a decrease in COVID-19 tests.
• Current census: 7 with 2 COVID-19 positive patients.
• Employees have now received their 2nd dose of vaccine.
• Held vaccination community clinics on the 28th and 29th of this week for Ottawa County
residents 80+ years of age. Clinics are planned to continue weekly on Thursday and
Friday.
• 1424 Influenza A & B tests have been performed with all tests being negative.
• 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
• 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.
• Thank you to JFS and all the volunteers from EMS, Senior Resources, Ottawa County
Volunteer Corp. and the community who have helped make our vaccination clinics run
smoothly.
• Contact has been made with the Medical Reserve Corp for assistance with upcoming clinics.
• 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.
• Have received additional shipments of PPE including gloves, gowns and disposable masks.
Please contact EMA if you have a need.
• Disposable masks being pushed out through area chambers of commerce and OCIC for
county businesses.
• 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
• ODJFS reported residents filed 262,999 continued jobless claims last week, down from
265,467 the week prior. The agency said it has sent more than $8 billion in
unemployment compensation payments to more than 908,000 workers over the last 45
weeks.
• The U.S. Department of Labor reported 847,000 new claims were filed nationwide last
week, down 67,000 from the previous week's revised level.• 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
• The State’s RED CMS risk level rating has dropped to 17%, down from 22% in the last week.
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.
• Second round vaccination clinic is scheduled for 2/6/2021 for those late in opting in. No further
clinics are scheduled.
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 to help with rent, utilities, etc. by calling 419-732-2769.
Schools
• Vaccination of school employees will be coordinated through the Educational Service Center
beginning the week of February 15th.
• Weekly meetings with school superintendents and the Health Commissioner continue.
Villages / Cities
Port Clinton
• Mike Snider advised the Governor has put together a committee to discuss festivals.
Page | 7 COVID-19 SITUATION REPORTDaily 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 5, 2021
For additional COVID-19 information, following highlighted applications including:
• Ohio Sentry: COVID-19 Mobile Monitoring
• Ohio Sentry: COVID-19 Hub Site (desktop)
Page | 8 COVID-19 SITUATION REPORTPage | 9 COVID-19 SITUATION REPORT
You can also read
