OCTOBER 29, 2020: A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Defiance County on Friday, October 30thfrom 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the George M. Smart Athletic Center 1000 Webster Street Defiance, Ohio Anyone can get a no-cost test at this event, which is a partnership between Defiance County General Health District, Defiance College, the Ohio…
The Paulding County Health Department is reporting the death of a Paulding County resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. “On behalf of the entire county, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of the patient who died,” said Bill Edwards of the health department. “We also extend our sympathies to the…
Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase. Very high exposure and spread conditions have been identified in six counties by ODH Limited access to nursing homes and similar facilities continues. Personal Protective Equipment, Mass Fatality, and Medical Surge workgroups continue efforts. Two active RRF remains in-progress; 13 addressed and are no longer active.…
The numbers of COVID are continuing to be published for various reasons. The stats the state puts out want you to know that the “Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase.” Of course, this is true because the number can never drop. If 10,000,000 people die from cancer can that number ever decrease…
The State of Ohio’s Minority Health Strike Force has launched the “More Than A Mask” campaign to provide specific messaging and resources within communities of color in Ohio to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence has shown that communities of color have been disproportionately affected by the virus, especially…
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Ohio and Aug. 1-7 was World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). The last week in August is celebrated as Black Breastfeeding Week. Research suggests that breastfeeding is a key modifiable factor for disease for both mothers and infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend…
By: Caroline Longardner This pandemic of COVID- 19 has taken a grip on every state; world nation, and community. Now every person that we know is wearing a mask (or should be wearing one in public for their own protection as well as for other). Each night on the national news we hope to hear…
Ohio’s hospitals saw their highest number of patients with COVID-19 this week since the pandemic began on March 9, 2020. Data from the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA), shows that 1,122 COVID-positive patients were being treated in Ohio’s hospitals on Tuesday, of which 348 were in the ICU and 174 were on a ventilator. The previous…
It’s with regret that we have decided to cancel our Health, Business and Industry Fair for this year that we rescheduled for July 17th. With the Governor’s continued restrictions due to Covid-19 we want to do our part to keep people safe and staying home as much as possible. We also now have about…
By: WBN staff writer The Paulding County Commissioners met for a special Emergency Operation Center meeting with the Paulding County health agency members on Friday, June 26. Officials from the county including the Paulding County Hospital were included at this meeting. Ed Bohn, the Paulding County EMA Director, asked for the meeting due to the…
COLUMBUS – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Bowling Green on June 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at the Bowling Green location. No appointment is needed; anyone can walk-in on the scheduled day. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio…
By: Caroline Longardner The COVID-19 VIRUS Pandemic is still on the rise in many places in this country and the world. The population is asked to WEAR FACE MASKS in public and use sanitary procedures whenever and wherever possible. As of June 18, 2020 in the United States, there were 2,155,572 total cases of this…
At approximately 10:30am crews were dispatched on a Hazardous Materials incident off of Nelson Rd. A chemical truck carrying Hydrochloric Acid was emptying product into a tank at Brenntag a chemical distributor. While emptying product into an onsite tank an incident occurred causing approximately 45000 lbs. of product to be released onto the lot. The…
