Statement from Joe Mazzola, Health Commissioner of Franklin County Public Health
March 23, 2020 by Sara Cousins
It is with great sadness that we announce the county’s first death, an 84-year-old woman, attributed to COVID-19 today. While there are no words that can mend a grieving heart, we do extend our deepest sympathies to the family. Unfortunately, … Read More
Ohio Department of Health Director’s Stay at Home Order
March 22, 2020 by Sara Cousins
On Sunday, March 22nd, the Ohio Department of Health released a Director’s Stay at Home Order pursuant to to Ohio revised code section 3701.13. This authorizes the Director of ODH to make special orders to prevent the spread of contagious … Read More
Emergency Declaration
March 19, 2020 by Sara Cousins
On Wednesday, March 18th, Franklin County Public Health passed a resolution declaring a public health emergency pursuant to Ohio revised code section 3709.21. This authorizes the Health Commissioner to act on behalf of the Board of Health in administering provisions … Read More
Franklin County Public Health Reports First Two Cases of COVID-19
March 15, 2020 by admin
Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are reporting the first two cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Franklin County outside of the City of Columbus. The residents are a 52-year-old male and a 35-year-old … Read More
Public Health Message – Business Partner Update
March 9, 2020 by Sara Cousins
We’re writing today to provide an update on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Our local public health agencies continue to work in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health to monitor the situation, and are prepared to protect … Read More
Public Health Message – General Partner Update
March 9, 2020 by Sara Cousins
Dear Public Health Partners: We’re writing today to provide an update on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health continue to work in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health to monitor … Read More
Public Health Message – COVID-19 Business Partner Update
March 2, 2020 by Sara Cousins
Dear Business Partners: We’re writing today to provide an update on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Our local public health agencies continue to work in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health to monitor the situation, and are … Read More