Here’s how Gov. Mike DeWine plans to reopen Ohio amid the coronavirus pandemic

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Here’s how Gov. Mike DeWine plans to reopen Ohio amid the coronavirus pandemic
Cleveland.com, Apr 28, 2020

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DeWine said the point of the partial reopening is to get people back to work.

On Friday: health care
On Friday, all nonessential medical procedures at hospitals that do not require an overnight stay will be allowed to resume, he said. This includes dental and veterinary procedures.

DeWine had previously barred elective surgeries, except under specific circumstances such as life-threatening circumstances, to preserve personal protective equipment.

“The only thing left is some elective surgeries and we’ll see how we’re moving forward and the availability of PPE, we’ll open that up as well," he said.

May 4: Construction, manufacturing
On May 4, construction, manufacturing and distribution operations will resume in Ohio -- but with at least six feet of space between people, face coverings worn at all times, regular hand-washing, hand sanitizer placed around the facility, regular cleaning of items people touch such as carts or baskets, and staggered arrival of employees and guests.

Employees have to perform a daily assessment, which means taking their temperature and checking for coughing and troubled breathing, and their bosses need to allow them to stay at home when they’re symptomatic.

May 4: Offices
On May 4, offices that had previously been deemed “nonessential” under health orders can also reopen, DeWine said.

Employees who can work remotely from home should do so. Those who come into the office must conduct the daily health assessment.

Masks must be worn at all times.

Employers must require regular hand-washing, reduce sharing of work materials, limit travel, stagger the arrival of employees and guests, frequently disinfect work stations and daily disinfect common areas.

There needs to be a maximum occupancy that is lower than what is allowed under the fire code.

May 12: retailers and service companies
On May 12, retailers and service companies will be allowed to reopen, he said, with employees and customers required to wear facial coverings. Guests must enter in a staggered fashion to allow 6 feet between them -- along with signs announcing social distancing.

High-contact surfaces must be disinfected hourly. If possible, merchandise must be cleaned before restocking.

Food courts must remain closed, he said.

“The rationale of waiting two more weeks (for retail) is we’re layering it in,” DeWine said, which will hopefully keep the state from having to reverse any of these openings due to severe outbreaks.

Customers who are symptomatic should be asked to not enter.


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