Responsible Restart Ohio Webinar: Info and Guidance for Ohio’s Economic Development Community

  • 29 Apr 2020
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Free Webinar

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
10:00-11:00 a.m.
 

Complimentary Webinar
Responsible Restart Ohio:  Info and Guidance for Ohio's Economic Development Community


A complimentary webinar brought to you by the Ohio Economic Development Association and its legislative counsel Bricker & Eckler. 
Valid for one hour of elective credit for the Ohio Certified Economic Developer credential.



Background:  Responsible Restart Ohio

  • Governor DeWine announced the Responsible RestartOhio plan which aims to protect the health of employees and customers while supporting community efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, and responsibly getting back to work. A summary of the plan and reopening schedule is listed below.
    • May 1, 2020: Medically necessary procedures that do not require an overnight stay in a healthcare facility or do not require inpatient hospital admission and minimizes use of personal protective equipment may move forward. This includes regular doctor visits, well-care checks, well-baby visits, out-patient surgeries, imaging procedures, and diagnostic tests. Dental services and veterinary services may also proceed if a safe environment can be established.
    • May 4, 2020:  Manufacturing, distribution, and construction businesses may reopen if these businesses can meet mandatory safety requirements for customers and employees. Additionally, general office environments may reopen if they can also meet mandatory safety requirements.
    • May 12, 2020: Consumer, retail and services, may reopen if these businesses can meet mandatory safety requirements for customers and employees.
  • All businesses must follow general safe business practices as they reopen. Those include requiring face coverings for all employees, and recommending them for clients and customers at all times; conducting daily health assessments or self-evaluations of employees; maintaining good hygiene and social distancing; cleaning and sanitizing workplaces; and limiting capacity to meet social distancing guidelines.


Specific Industry Sector Requirements & Best Practices:

  • Schools and daycares, dine-in restaurants, beauty businesses, older adult daycare and senior centers, adult day support or vocational rehabilitation services in group settings, entertainment, recreation, and gyms are all ordered to remain closed due to their increased risk of COVID-19 exposure. More info: COVID-19 Continued Closures
  • Because the danger of COVID-19 still exists, Ohio's Stay at Home order will remain in effect to encourage Ohioans to continue making reasonable, rational decisions about leaving home. Large gatherings of more than 10 people are still prohibited.
  • More detailed information on the Responsible RestartOhio plan can be found at www.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ResponsibleRestartOhio. Also attached are several documents that were previewed during the press conference.
  • Ohioans can apply for unemployment benefits online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at unemployment.ohio.gov. It is also possible to file by phone at 877-644-6562 or TTY at 888- 642-8203, Monday through Friday 7AM to 7PM, Saturday 9AM to 5PM, and Sunday 9AM to 1PM. Employers with questions should email UCTech@jfs.ohio.gov.

Ohio's Testing Plan (PDF)

Contact Tracing Workforce (PDF)

  • Ohio’s COVID-19 case data is below:
    • 15,699 confirmed cases
    • 626 probable cases  
    • 16,325 total cases
    • 3,232 hospitalizations
    • 712 confirmed deaths
    • 41 probable deaths
    • 753 total deaths
    • 978 ICU admissions
    • More data is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard HERE.