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Governor DeWine Discussed States Plan for Reopening
Businesses, Regional Coalition Formed
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, have provided an update on the
number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and discussed how the state
will develop its plan to reopen the economy.
“Ohioans have done a great
job, a phenomenal job, fighting back, staying home, ensuring
physical distancing. Weve been doing all the things that
needed to be done. Ive never been prouder to be an Ohioan
and Im very grateful for what you have done. You have
flattened the curve,” said Governor Mike DeWine.
Beginning May 1, the state
will begin a phased-in reopening of the state economy. The
plan will be fact-driven over a long period of time to
minimize the health risk to business owners, employees, and
their customers. In consultation with Dr. Acton, Lt.
Governor Jon Husted will lead the governors board of
economic advisors to identify best practices, similar to the
current requirements on essential business operations to
ensure Ohioans health and safety as businesses begin the
process of reopening.
*REGIONAL COALITION *
Governor DeWine also
announced he will work closely with the Governors of
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana and
Kentucky to reopen the regions economy in a coordinated way.
The states will review four factors as they reopen their
economies: the number of cases in the state and the number
of hospital admissions, the amount of hospital capacity, the
ability to test and trace cases of COVID-19, and best
practices for social distancing in businesses.
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