COVID-19 - Knox County Updates

COVID-19 - Knox County Updates

Coronavirus in Ohio: Tracking the spread in Knox County and beyond

Mar 12, 2020
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Coronavirus in Ohio: Tracking the spread in Knox County and beyond

The Latest Updates

Community bulletin: COVID-19 local updates

Community bulletin: COVID-19 local updates

May 2, 2020

This story will be updated around the clock with the latest news and information pertaining to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Knox County. It will serve as a one-stop-shop for updates on schedule changes, announcements from local officials, and more. Have an update you'd like to share? Email us: news@richlandsource.com.

More News & Information

Knox Public Health offers vaccine clinics schedule for this week

Knox Public Health offers vaccine clinics schedule for this week

From Knox Public Health
May 17, 2021

DeWine: Ohio's vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks in most settings

DeWine: Ohio's vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks in most settings

From the Ohio Governor's Office
May 14, 2021

Johnson & Johnson vaccine available at Field House clinic

Johnson & Johnson vaccine available at Field House clinic

Special to Knox Pages
May 7, 2021

COVID-19: Vaccinated Ohio residents don't have to quarantine if exposed

COVID-19: Vaccinated Ohio residents don't have to quarantine if exposed

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Apr 27, 2021

Johnson & Johnson vaccinations can resume in Ohio

From the Ohio Department of Health
Apr 23, 2021

COVID-19: Ohio lawmakers override DeWine veto regarding health orders authority

COVID-19: Ohio lawmakers override DeWine veto regarding health orders authority

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Mar 24, 2021

Ohio auditor recommends improvements to COVID-19 data reporting

Ohio auditor recommends improvements to COVID-19 data reporting

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Mar 23, 2021

ODOT helping fund transit rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics

ODOT helping fund transit rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics

From the Ohio Department of Transportation
Mar 12, 2021

DeWine updates status of nursing home visitiations, guidance on fairs

DeWine updates status of nursing home visitiations, guidance on fairs

From the Ohio Governor's Office, Special to Knox Pages
Mar 11, 2021

COVID-19: Ohioans 50 and older can begin receiving vaccine Thursday

COVID-19: Ohioans 50 and older can begin receiving vaccine Thursday

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Mar 8, 2021

COVID-19: DeWine announces benchmark for lifting all health orders

COVID-19: DeWine announces benchmark for lifting all health orders

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Mar 4, 2021

COVID-19: Vaccines increase, hospitalizations decrease across region, state

COVID-19: Vaccines increase, hospitalizations decrease across region, state

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Feb 8, 2021

COVID-19: Ohio health officials tout new vaccine, warn of hospital crisis

COVID-19: Ohio health officials tout new vaccine, warn of hospital crisis

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Nov 9, 2020

Trump, First Lady both both test positive for COVID-19

Trump, First Lady both both test positive for COVID-19

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Oct 2, 2020

DeWine, Ohio's First Lady, and staff all test negative for COVID-19

DeWine, Ohio's First Lady, and staff all test negative for COVID-19

Special to Knox Pages
Aug 6, 2020

COVID-19: DeWine pushes for more tests, then tests positive

COVID-19: DeWine pushes for more tests, then tests positive

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Aug 6, 2020

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for COVID-19

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for COVID-19

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Aug 6, 2020

Five new COVID-19 deaths were Country Court residents

Five new COVID-19 deaths were Country Court residents

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Aug 6, 2020

Knox County records five more COVID-19 deaths; cases continue to climb

Knox County records five more COVID-19 deaths; cases continue to climb

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Aug 5, 2020

Knox Public Health to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at fairgrounds

Knox Public Health to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at fairgrounds

Special to Knox Pages
Aug 5, 2020

COVID-19: DeWine orders masks mandatory for all K-12 students

COVID-19: DeWine orders masks mandatory for all K-12 students

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Aug 4, 2020

COVID-19: DeWine seeks to end bar sales at 10 p.m. nightly

COVID-19: DeWine seeks to end bar sales at 10 p.m. nightly

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jul 30, 2020

Outbreak grows at Mount Vernon long-term care facility: 35 now infected

Outbreak grows at Mount Vernon long-term care facility: 35 now infected

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 28, 2020

COVID-19: DeWine restricts county fairs, announces plans for daycare centers

COVID-19: DeWine restricts county fairs, announces plans for daycare centers

By Carl Hunnell, city editor, and Tracy Leturgey, staff writer
Jul 28, 2020

COVID-19: Knox County moves up to 'Level 2' as cases surge

COVID-19: Knox County moves up to 'Level 2' as cases surge

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 23, 2020

As pandemic progresses, Knox County sees alarming rise in COVID-19 cases

As pandemic progresses, Knox County sees alarming rise in COVID-19 cases

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 23, 2020

COVID-19: DeWine makes masks mandatory statewide, effective Thursday at 6 p.m.

COVID-19: DeWine makes masks mandatory statewide, effective Thursday at 6 p.m.

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jul 22, 2020

Knox Public Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Mount Vernon long-term care facility

Knox Public Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Mount Vernon long-term care facility

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 22, 2020

Knox County sees second COVID-19 death

Knox County sees second COVID-19 death

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 21, 2020

COVID-19: Masks become mandatory in Delaware, Licking, Richland counties

COVID-19: Masks become mandatory in Delaware, Licking, Richland counties

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jul 16, 2020

National Guard to help with drive-thru testing in Howard

National Guard to help with drive-thru testing in Howard

Special to Knox Pages
Jul 14, 2020

Prison workers' union: Hazardous conditions continue within ODRC institutions

Prison workers' union: Hazardous conditions continue within ODRC institutions

Special to Richland Source
Jul 14, 2020

Would Mount Vernon’s city council approve a mask mandate?

Would Mount Vernon’s city council approve a mask mandate?

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 13, 2020

Knox County sees record single-day spike in COVID-19 cases

Knox County sees record single-day spike in COVID-19 cases

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jul 4, 2020

COVID-19: DeWine announces county-by-county advisory alert system

COVID-19: DeWine announces county-by-county advisory alert system

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jul 3, 2020

Miller: Knox County’s COVID-19 numbers remain low, but community spread is evident

Miller: Knox County’s COVID-19 numbers remain low, but community spread is evident

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jun 26, 2020

COVID-19 testing scheduled for Monday in Danville

COVID-19 testing scheduled for Monday in Danville

Special to Knox Pages
Jun 24, 2020

COVID-19 recovery supplies available in Knox County

COVID-19 recovery supplies available in Knox County

Special to Knox Pages
Jun 17, 2020

Ashland Health Department responding to COVID-19 outbreak in Loudonville area, Amish community

Ashland Health Department responding to COVID-19 outbreak in Loudonville area, Amish community

Special to Ashland Source.
Jun 16, 2020

KPH to conduct drive-thru testing next week in Centerburg

KPH to conduct drive-thru testing next week in Centerburg

Special to Knox Pages
Jun 15, 2020

COVID-19: Dr. Amy Acton resigns as Ohio health director

COVID-19: Dr. Amy Acton resigns as Ohio health director

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jun 11, 2020

Knox County community testing results released: 174 negative, two positive

Knox County community testing results released: 174 negative, two positive

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jun 9, 2020

KPH: Plenty of COVID-19 tests still available for asymptomatic, symptomatic residents

KPH: Plenty of COVID-19 tests still available for asymptomatic, symptomatic residents

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jun 4, 2020

Knox Public Health to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing next week

Knox Public Health to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing next week

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2020

COVID-19: Ohio Senate approves bill preventing voting changes

COVID-19: Ohio Senate approves bill preventing voting changes

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
May 28, 2020

DeWine forms Congregate Care Unified Response Teams

DeWine forms Congregate Care Unified Response Teams

Special to Knox Pages
May 26, 2020

Knox County 2-year-old with COVID-19 is ‘doing great,’ father says

Knox County 2-year-old with COVID-19 is ‘doing great,’ father says

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2020

Drive-thru testing in Knox County? Knox Public Health considers community testing options

Drive-thru testing in Knox County? Knox Public Health considers community testing options

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2020

Lake County judge rules Ohio health dept. lockdown orders went too far

Lake County judge rules Ohio health dept. lockdown orders went too far

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
May 20, 2020

Mount Vernon receives COVID-19 test kits from OSU team

Mount Vernon receives COVID-19 test kits from OSU team

Special to Knox Pages
May 20, 2020

Helpful Links

Ohio Department of Health: The current situation in Ohio

Ohio Department of Health: The current situation in Ohio

Mar 12, 2020

CDC: All info about COVID-19

CDC: All info about COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020

OhioHealth COVID-19 Toolkit

OhioHealth COVID-19 Toolkit

Mar 12, 2020