You can take steps to prevent COVID-19, and other illnesses such as the cold and flu, by covering your cough, washing your hands frequently, staying home when ill, and practicing social distancing.

Beginning July 23 at 6 p.m., citizens in all Ohio counties will be under a mandatory mask order while out in public. Masks must be worn at all times when:

• At an indoor location that’s not a residence.
• Outdoors, when unable to keep 6 feet social distance from those not in your household.
• When waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, car service, or private rideshare.

This order only requires those who are 10 years old or older to wear a mask. In addition, excluded groups include:

• Those with a medical condition or disability.
• Officiants at religious services.
• Those actively exercising or playing sports.
• Those actively involved in public safety.
• Those who are actively eating or drinking.

Red Alert Announcement 10.15.20