DeWine issues new plan against the coronavirus
May 19, 2020
Governor Mike DeWine during his daily press conference Tuesday afternoon announced a revision to the current state order calling it “the new phase in the battle against the virus.”
The six-part plan is nearly identical to the previous order, but the governor said it is designed to work alongside the gradual reopening of the state’s economy.
“The coronavirus is not gone, it is real, and it is deadly,” DeWine remarked as he discussed the many sectors of the economy which are reopening with heightened safety and health precautions.
The largest change will remove restrictions on those who travel outside the state of Ohio as they will no longer be required to self-quarantine for 14 days once arriving back.
The measure is designed to mostly affect those who will be going on vacation or visiting family over the summer months.
“I do not recommend traveling outside the state, but it is permitted,” said DeWine.
Those who have tested positive for the coronavirus will not be allowed inside the state unless they are residents or traveling for healthcare-related services.
All previous social distancing and health-related restrictions are still in place including the limitation on mass gatherings.
When questioned by the press about what exactly is the difference between the new plan and the previous order, DeWine responded, “I think the answer is virtually nothing.”
Dave Winland • May 20, 2020 at 9:48 pm
Several weeks ago I contacted the muskingum co. Health department about a Moto cross park ,located on the former on the former Terry Thompson farm about them running races every weekend. I live in the area and see vehicles from county’s all around us coming in to the race and stopping at all the businesses on the West end of town. I have pictures of more than 30 vehicles in the Park and have seen over 50 on a Saturday. I guess the health department does not care about this type of problem since it only is a weekend deal. But the contamination of people moving in and out of the area is a greater problem then a few local together. Pictures of the Park are available to prove my story. Thanks Dave Winland.