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K-12 Schools to Remain Closed, Minority Health Strike Force,
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates
on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
*K-12 SCHOOLS:*
Governor DeWine announced
this Monday that K-12 schools in Ohio will remain closed for
the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year.
"We balanced many issues in
arriving at this decision. In the end, I believe this is
what is best to protect the health of our children, our
teachers, and our administrators," said Governor DeWine.
"While our buildings are closed, we know that students
continue to learn in new and innovative ways. I thank all of
our teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents for
all they have done and will continue to do in these
challenging times."
At this time, no decisions
have been made regarding whether or not schools will reopen
in the fall.
*MINORITY HEALTH STRIKE
FORCE:
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Because COVID-19 is
disproportionately impacting minority groups in Ohio and
across the country, Governor DeWine announced today that he
has formed a new Minority Health Strike Force.
According to data from the
Ohio Department of Health, 21 percent of individuals who
have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ohio are African
American, although they only make up approximately 14
percent of Ohio's population.
"We must recognize that
there are many Ohioans who have an increased risk of being
disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and we must do
everything we can to protect all Ohioans from this
pandemic," said Governor DeWine.
A list of individuals
serving on the Minority Health Strike Force can be found
online
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