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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and
Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on
Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPORTS ORDER VARIANCE PROCESS that Provides Mandatory
Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club, and Professional
Sports.
The order limits the maximum number of spectators gathered at
an outdoor sports venue to the lesser of 1,500 individuals or 15
percent of fixed, seated capacity. The maximum for indoor sports
venues is the lesser of 300 individuals or 15 percent of fixed,
seated capacity.
"The main purpose of permitting spectators at school sports events
is for officials and loved ones of players, coaches, team staff
members, other event participants to attend," said Governor DeWine.
"Ideally, the spectator limit would enable at least two, and perhaps
up to four, family members to attend a sports event, provided that
the venue is large enough to allow at least six feet of social
distancing between groups."
If a venue has more room to permit additional
socially-distanced spectator capacity, a variance provision in the
order allows schools to request a higher spectator limit by
submitting a plan in writing to their local health department and
the Ohio Department of Health. The variance plan must include a
justification for increased capacity and an explanation of how
social distancing will be maintained between family groups.
It is the responsibility of the school/venue to monitor and
enforce the social distancing requirement, prohibition on
congregating among spectators, and the other provisions outlined in
the sports order. Evaluating a sports venue’s variance plan may
require conversations with school/venue officials and a site visit.
The Ohio Department of Health will rely upon local health
departments to conduct the first assessment of the variance plan.
Variances will not be granted to expand the number of fans beyond
family members of both teams and others who may perform during the
event.
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE ORDER
Interim Ohio Department of Health Director Lance Himes today signed
the Director's Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for
Entertainment Venues.
2020 CENSUS
Governor DeWine today reminded Ohio citizens to complete the 2020
Census.
The Census determines how $675 billion is distributed among the
states and Ohio’s representation in Congress.
Those who have not yet completed the census can do so at
www.2020Census.gov or by calling 1-844-330-2020.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Lt. Governor Husted provided a reminder about the Ohio Diversity &
Inclusion Technology Internship Program, which pairs college
students with tech companies and any company with a
technology-related need.
The program is looking for additional businesses to apply. Visit
development.ohio.gov for more information.
CURRENT COVID-19 DATA
There are 116,495 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio
and 3,996 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 12,956
people have been hospitalized, including 2,903 admissions to
intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting
coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign
language translation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube
page.
For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit
coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. |
