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Funding Available for Meigs County Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19 MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – The Meigs County Community Fund (MCCF) is partnering with local municipalities to connect local organizations responding to COVID-19 with funding through the federal CARES Act. Nonprofit and public organizations are invited to apply at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Meigs, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling […]
OHSAA: Parents Can Attend Athletic Contests COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following Governor Mike DeWine’s remarks during his news conference on Tuesday (Nov. 24), the OHSAA, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office, recommends that schools restrict attendance to only the parents of the participants, or eliminate all spectators, for their winter sports competitions through December 31, 2020, due […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Confirmed Cases Continue to Rise The Meigs County Health Department is reporting more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 112 active cases, and 427 total cases (385 Confirmed, 42 Probable) since April. A confirmed case means there is a positive test result for COVID-19. November 22 Cases: […]
Portman Column: Vaccines are a Key Tool in Our Fight against Coronavirus Ohio, like the rest of the country, is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases. The number of new cases per day in Ohio has more than doubled over the last three weeks. In short, the trajectory is not good, with not just […]
Governor DeWine and ODH Director Encouraging Ohioans to Stay at Home with Curfew, Other Health Orders COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed a health order encouraging people to stay at home during specified hours unless they are working or engaged in an essential activity. […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Cases Continue to Rise POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting 23 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County over the course of two days for November 18 and November 19, 2020. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 72 active cases, and 362 total cases (320 Confirmed, 42 Probable) since April. November 18 Cases: Confirmed case, female in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 50 to 59-year-old age range, […]
DeWine Announces Curfew, Vaccine Prepositioning Measures 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. Statewide Curfew Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Health will be issuing a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide curfew beginning on […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: 11 More Cases Reported on Nov. 17 POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting 11 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 60 active cases, and 339 total cases (297 Confirmed, 42 Probable) since April. Today’s Cases: Confirmed case, female in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in the 70 to 79-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in the 60 to 69-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 80 to 89-year-old age range, […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: 17 Cases Reported, 11 Recovered POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting 17 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County from November 14 to 16, 2020. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 49 active cases, and 328 total cases (290 Confirmed, 42 Probable) since April. The active number has been fluctuating as more cases are confirmed and more cases are classified as recovered. November 14-16 […]
CARES Act Grant Money Now Available for Nonprofit Agencies COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) today announced the process for nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and at-risk Ohioans to apply for federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act grants. Up to $25 million will be awarded. The […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: 14 Confirmed Additional Cases Reported POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting 14 additional confirmed cases and one probable case of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 51 active cases, and 305 total cases (263 Confirmed, 42 Probable) since April. Today’s Cases: Confirmed case, male in the 70 to 79-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in the 60 to 69-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 20 to 29-year-old […]
DeWine Calls on Ohioans to Adhere to COVID-19 Safety Practices, Warns of Second Wave of Closings COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a statewide address to Ohioans Wednesday evening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on citizens to recommit to their individual efforts to prevent coronavirus spread as Ohio moves through its most intense, widespread, and dangerous surge of […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Six More Cases, Eight Recoveries Reported POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 41 active cases, and 290 total cases (249 Confirmed, 41 Probable) since April. Today’s cases: Confirmed case, male in the 40 to 49-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 30 to 39-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 60 to 69-year-old age range, who […]
Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events Held in Pomeroy and Gallipolis MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Meigs County Sheriff’s Department, Meigs County Prevention Coalition, Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, Gallia County Citizens for Prevention and Recovery (CPR), and Holzer Health System were proud to offer a recent Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26 at the Holzer […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Eight Additional Cases Reported POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting eight additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 43 active cases, and 284 total cases (243 Confirmed, 41 Probable) since April. The Meigs County Health Department is also releasing that seven additional cases of COVID-19 have recovered. This brings the total number of recovered cases in Meigs County to 230. Today’s Cases: […]
Chow Line: Safe Holiday Celebrations By Tracy Turner With the COVID-19 pandemic still a major issue in my area, how can I celebrate the holiday season while keeping myself and my family safe? The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major issue in many areas, with the nation reporting more than 100,000 new cases in a […]
COVID-19 Spiking in Rural Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — During one of the most significant COVID-19 surges in Ohio, the state’s rural counties have the highest rates of new cases. Counties in northwest Ohio lead the uptick. Putnam County, north of Lima, tops the state’s list of counties ranked by the rate of cases reported in mid to late October. […]
Meigs Health Today: New and Emerging Infectious Diseases By Mikie Strite, MPH SCO Regional Epidemiologist Public Health is an interesting facet of our society that many people have had little, to no, interaction with. As a public health professional, we like to say that we are doing our jobs correctly if no one knows what […]
Southern Remains Optimistic in the Midst of Educating during Pandemic RACINE, Ohio – Despite some obvious hurdles in these trying times, the Southern Local School District has many positive things going on in the district during the 2020-2021 school year. Southern Principal Daniel Otto said, “Kids were anxious to get back to school. In a not so normal […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Cases on the Rise POMEROY, Ohio – On November 6, Meigs County had one additional COVID case, but on November 5, the Meigs County Health Department is reporting six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. Several cases were reported as recovered as well bringing the current cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County to 42 active cases, and 276 total cases (235 Confirmed, 41 Probable) since […]
Meigs up to 36 Active COVID-19 Cases POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting four additional confirmed cases and one probable case of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 36 active cases, and 251 total cases (210 Confirmed, 41 Probable) since April. October 30 Cases: Confirmed case, female in the 20 to 29-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 50 to 59-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in the 40 to 49-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in […]
Meigs Updates COVID Cases POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting seven additional confirmed cases and one probable of COVID-19 in Meigs County. These cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 15 active cases, and 213 total cases (178 Confirmed, 35Probable) since April. Today’s Cases: Confirmed case, male in the 20 to 29-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 80 to 89-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in the 80 to 89-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 70 to 79-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, female in […]
COVID-19 Relief Funding Available to Meigs County Organizations Sisters Health Foundation Makes $10,000 Gift to Meigs County Community Fund POMEROY, Ohio – As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, there are urgent needs facing Meigs County’s communities, and our county’s nonprofit and public organizations are continuing to meet these expanded needs head-on. Sisters Health […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Currently 20 Active Cases POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting one additional confirmed case and one probable case of COVID-19 in Meigs County. Today’s cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 20 active cases, and 170 total cases (144 Confirmed, 26 Probable) since April. Today’s Cases: Confirmed case, male in the 40 to 49-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. Confirmed case, male in the 10 to 19-year-old age range, who is not hospitalized. MCHD is also reporting three additional individuals have been […]
Meigs COVID-19 Update: Seventh Related Death, 30 Active Cases Reported POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting one additional confirmed cases COVID-19 in Meigs County. Today’s case of COVID-19 brings Meigs County to 30 active cases, and 165 total cases (140 Confirmed, 25 Probable) since April. One death is also being reported. According to the Meigs County Health Department, the seventh death associated with COVID-19 is in the […]