Coshocton County Health

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Coshocton County General Health District is to protect, promote, and improve the health  and safety of Coshocton County residents.

CCHD Administration:

WHATS IN THE NEWS: 

Situation to Date concerning Covid-19
Covers both City & County Data

Current as of 3:15 am, August 3rd 2020
we have had:
191 Confirmed cases
24(new cases last 2 weeks)
15 Probable cases
41Quarantined
15 Isolated
5 Hospitalized (confirmed or probable only)
5 Deaths related to Covid-19
Age Range <1- 91

2019-2020 Novel Coronavirus

Risa R. Pesapane, MS, PhD -The Ohio State University
Tick identification and Testing Research in Coshocton!

Ticks can be brought into our County office at 724 S. 7th St. Coshocton. Ticks will be identified and tested for diseases. (Ticks will be pooled together when testing)

Hepatitis A

Coshocton County Health Department
740-295-7305

USDA Rabies Surveillance
Report sick, found dead
animals such as fox, raccoon,
skunk, coyote

OHIO COVID-19 Response Call Center is open 7 days a week from 9:00am-8:00pm ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634) They are available to answer questions and provide accuate information about COVID-19

Ohio Department of Health Dashboard Regarding Cases  

 Manufacturing, Distribution & Construction, General Office 
Manufacturing, Distribution & Construction  
Office Environments 

 Consumer & Retail Services
Mandatory and recommended best practicesMandatory and best practices

Restaurants and Bars 

Camp Safe Ohio Orders 

 Gyms, Fitness, Recreation centers
Mandatory and recommended best practices

Low contact sports leagues
Mandatory and recommended best practices

Local Health Department regulated Pools, and Ohio BMV’s
Pool and Aquatic Center mandatory and recommended best practices

 Day camps and Day cares 
Day care mandatory and recommended best practices

County Fairs

Many agencies and personnel in Coshocton County are diligently working to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The safety and health of our citizens is of utmost priority. County and City agencies are in constant communication with local partner agencies, as well as State.

The City & County Health Departments will contact anyone who needs to know or take action. There is great need for Personal Protection Equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, etc.). Any industry or business that has these types of items and would be able to donate items so that we can protect our First Responders and medical care providers please contact the Coshocton County EMA office at 740-622-1984.

To prevent the spread of the disease the CDC encourages everyone to follow these effective practices:

*Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available.*Avoid touching you eyes nose and mouth *Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing *Avoid contact with sick people *Stay home when you are sick* Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects – doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, etc.

For further information visit the Facebook pages of the City of Coshocton Health Department, the Coshocton County Health Department and the Coshocton County EMA ad the following websites: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus, www.coronavirus.ohio .gov. People with questions about COVID-19 can call the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center, 7 days a week from 9am-8pm at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1833-427-5634)

Department of Health Hotline Information concerning COVID-19

Coronavirus up to date information for Ohio

Important Checklists to help you prevent against COVID-19

Directors orders regarding limiting the sale of Food and Beverages to Carry-Out and Delivery Only

Screening Employees for COVID-19

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Important Flooding Information 2019

2020 Coshocton County Hunger Directory