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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. MET-CLE-003	Orders extending the Proclamation of Civil Emergency: Mar. 31, 2020 (to Apr. 30, 2020); June 24, 2020 (through July 31, 2020); Nov. 18, 2020 (Proclamation No. 10, through Dec. 31, 2020)Mayor Frank G. Jackson Extends Proclamation of Civil Emergency	Mayor Frank G. Jackson	City of Cleveland, OhioCity	Mar. 31, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Emergency declaration	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-062	Director's Orders limiting access to residential care facilities (assisted living): original order of March 13, 2020; outdoor visitation from June 8, 2020; Amended Order to Permit Access to Ohio's Residential Care Facilities, with Exceptions (March 22, 2021)Residential care facility access orders (chain)	Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Health care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-015	Board of Pharmacy compilation, 'COVID-19 Response Efforts' (updated Oct. 6, 2025): rescinded and continuing COVID-19 waivers, resolutions and emergency rules with issue and rescission datesCOVID-19 Response Efforts: Rescinded COVID-19 Waivers and Guidance; COVID-19 Immunization Waivers; COVID-19 Waivers and Resolutions for…	State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy	State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy; State levelSector regulator	Oct. 6, 2025		Health care ordersSupply chainOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-063	Commission order that casinos comply with the ODH directive on large gatherings (closure of Ohio's four casinos and seven racinos from March 13-14, 2020) and 'Responsible Restart Ohio - Gaming Facilities Remain Closed' (May 2020); reopening June 19, 2020Casino and racino closure, March 2020 to June 19, 2020	Ohio Casino Control Commission; Ohio Lottery Commission (racinos)	OhioSector regulator	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureGathering cap	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-038	Closure of the City Hall lobby and cancellation of board and committee meetings (Mar. 13, 2020)City Hall lobby closed	City Manager David Johnston (announced by Mayor Joe Meyer)	City of Covington, KentuckyCity	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Telework mandateGathering capCourts and public offices	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-19-GM-016	Organizer noticeThe Experience Conference & Exhibition 2020 (cleaning and restoration)	The Experience Inc. (Experience Events)	Cincinnati (Netherland Hilton and Duke Energy Convention Center), OHOrganizer	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q2	Organizer notice	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-060	BMV deputy registrar closures (Mar. 18 to May 26, 2020)BMV deputy registrar closures	Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Department of Public Safety), at the Governor's direction	OhioState	Mar. 18, 2020	2020 Q2	Courts and public offices	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-01-077	Director's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout OhioDirector's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout Ohio	Director of Health Amy Acton (Ohio Department of Health)	OhioState	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q2	Health care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-036	Director's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout OhioNon-essential surgery order	Director of Health Amy Acton, M.D., Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q2	Health care ordersSupply chain	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-037	Declaration of a State of Emergency (Mar. 19, 2020)Mayor declares State of Emergency	Mayor Joe Meyer	City of Covington, Kentucky (Kenton County)City	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q2	Emergency declarationCurfew and hours	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CLE-008	County Executive announcement of Mar. 19, 2020: suspension of tax foreclosure action, delinquent contracts and Sheriff sales for at least 60 days; County buildings closed to the public (site-wide notice)NEWS: County Executive Announces Suspension of Foreclosure Action and Delinquent Contracts in Cuyahoga County	County Executive Armond Budish; Cuyahoga County Treasurer	Cuyahoga County, OhioCounty	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Courts and public officesOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CMH-032	COTA fare suspension and rear-door boarding (Mar. 19, 2020) and focused service reductions (Mar. 16-23, 2020), as described in COTA's release 'COTA will return to fares beginning January 11' (Dec. 2020)COTA Will Return to Fares Beginning January 11	Central Ohio Transit Authority	COTA service area (Franklin County and portions of adjoining counties)Sector regulator	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Capacity limitTravel and quarantineOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-008	Director's Order closing hair salons, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, body piercing locations and massage therapy locationsDirector's Order to Cease Business Operation at Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Body Piercing Locations…	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closure	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-055	Executive Order 2020-05DEmergency Medicaid telehealth rules (Ohio Department of Medicaid)	Governor Mike DeWine	OhioState	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Other	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-13-075	ODI Bulletin 2020-03Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio Employees (60-day premium grace period; continuation of coverage for employees with reduced…	Ohio Department of Insurance (Director Jillian Froment)	OhioSector regulator	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Workplace rulesOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-053	Director's Orders of March 21, 2020 closing older adult day care services and senior centers, prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings, and closing family entertainment centers and internet cafesDirector's Orders of March 21, 2020 (three orders)	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 21, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureHealth care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-24-009	Governor's COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020 (announcing the Director's Orders closing older adult day care services and senior centers and prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings)COVID-19 Update: March 21, 2020	Governor Mike DeWine (COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020, announcing the Director of Health's orders)	OhioState	Mar. 21, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureHealth care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-040	TANK service reduction to Sunday schedules, fare suspension, express-route suspension and rear-door boarding (effective Mar. 23, 2020)Bus routes go to 'Sunday schedule' every day	Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) (announced Mar. 20, 2020; reported by the City of Covington)	Northern Kentucky (Kenton, Boone and Campbell Counties; TANK service area)County	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureTravel and quarantine	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-044	Order that all non-essential City employees work from home (Mar. 23, 2020)Much of City Hall operating 'from home'	City of Covington (City Manager; Mayor Joe Meyer)	City of Covington, KentuckyCity	Mar. 23, 2020	2020 Q2	Telework mandateCourts and public offices	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-039	Executive Order closing Board of Commissioners meetings to in-person public attendance (Mar. 20, 2020)City Commission meetings closed to public	Mayor Joe Meyer (executive order under the Mar. 19, 2020 State of Emergency)	City of Covington, KentuckyCity	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public offices	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. ECO-B-125	Director's Order to close all child care facilities except Temporary Pandemic Child Care (Mar. 24, 2020)Closure of facilities providing child care services, with Temporary Pandemic Child Care exception	Ohio Department of Health (Director Amy Acton)	OhioState	Mar. 24, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureSchools and child care	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-010	Director's Order to Close Facilities Providing Child Care Services (except Temporary Pandemic Child Care licensees)Director's Order to Close Facilities Providing Child Care Services	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 24, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureSchools and child care	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-041	Executive Order closing playgrounds, shelters, courts and fields (Mar. 27, 2020)City restricting playground use	Mayor Joe Meyer (executive order under the Mar. 19, 2020 State of Emergency)	City of Covington, KentuckyCity	Mar. 27, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureGathering cap	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-054	Amended Director's Order the Closure of All K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio (March 30, 2020)Amended Order the Closure of All K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 30, 2020	2020 Q2	Schools and child care	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. ECO-B-122	Second Amended Order the Closure of K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio (Apr. 2020)Closure of K-12 schools (second amended order, extending the Mar. 14, 2020 closure to May 1, 2020)	Ohio Department of Health (Director Amy Acton)	OhioState	Apr. 1, 2020	2020 Q2	Schools and child care	Confirmed from a secondary source

Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Orders extending the Proclamation of Civil Emergency: Mar. 31, 2020 (to Apr. 30, 2020); June 24, 2020 (through July 31, 2020); Nov. 18, 2020 (Proclamation No. 10, through Dec. 31, 2020) (Ex. MET-CLE-003)
Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Orders limiting access to residential care facilities (assisted living): original order of March 13, 2020; outdoor visitation from June 8, 2020; Amended Order to Permit Access to Ohio's Residential Care Facilities, with Exceptions (March 22, 2021) (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. OH-062)
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Board of Pharmacy compilation, 'COVID-19 Response Efforts' (updated Oct. 6, 2025): rescinded and continuing COVID-19 waivers, resolutions and emergency rules with issue and rescission dates (Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-015)
Ohio Casino Control Commission; Ohio Lottery Commission (racinos), Commission order that casinos comply with the ODH directive on large gatherings (closure of Ohio's four casinos and seven racinos from March 13-14, 2020) and 'Responsible Restart Ohio - Gaming Facilities Remain Closed' (May 2020); reopening June 19, 2020 (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. OH-063)
City Manager David Johnston (announced by Mayor Joe Meyer), Closure of the City Hall lobby and cancellation of board and committee meetings (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-038)
The Experience Inc. (Experience Events), Organizer notice (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. SEC-19-GM-016)
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Department of Public Safety), at the Governor's direction, BMV deputy registrar closures (Mar. 18 to May 26, 2020) (Mar. 18, 2020) (Ex. OH-060)
Director of Health Amy Acton (Ohio Department of Health), Director's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout Ohio (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. SEC-01-077)
Director of Health Amy Acton, M.D., Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout Ohio (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. SEC-02-036)
Mayor Joe Meyer, Declaration of a State of Emergency (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-037)
County Executive Armond Budish; Cuyahoga County Treasurer, County Executive announcement of Mar. 19, 2020: suspension of tax foreclosure action, delinquent contracts and Sheriff sales for at least 60 days; County buildings closed to the public (site-wide notice) (Ex. MET-CLE-008)
Central Ohio Transit Authority, COTA fare suspension and rear-door boarding (Mar. 19, 2020) and focused service reductions (Mar. 16-23, 2020), as described in COTA's release 'COTA will return to fares beginning January 11' (Dec. 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-032)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order closing hair salons, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, body piercing locations and massage therapy locations (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. OH-008)
Governor Mike DeWine, Executive Order 2020-05D (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. SEC-02-055)
Ohio Department of Insurance (Director Jillian Froment), ODI Bulletin 2020-03 (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-075)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Orders of March 21, 2020 closing older adult day care services and senior centers, prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings, and closing family entertainment centers and internet cafes (Mar. 21, 2020) (Ex. OH-053)
Governor Mike DeWine (COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020, announcing the Director of Health's orders), Governor's COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020 (announcing the Director's Orders closing older adult day care services and senior centers and prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings) (Mar. 21, 2020) (Ex. SEC-24-009)
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) (announced Mar. 20, 2020; reported by the City of Covington), TANK service reduction to Sunday schedules, fare suspension, express-route suspension and rear-door boarding (effective Mar. 23, 2020) (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-040)
City of Covington (City Manager; Mayor Joe Meyer), Order that all non-essential City employees work from home (Mar. 23, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-044)
Mayor Joe Meyer (executive order under the Mar. 19, 2020 State of Emergency), Executive Order closing Board of Commissioners meetings to in-person public attendance (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-039)
Ohio Department of Health (Director Amy Acton), Director's Order to close all child care facilities except Temporary Pandemic Child Care (Mar. 24, 2020) (Ex. ECO-B-125)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order to Close Facilities Providing Child Care Services (except Temporary Pandemic Child Care licensees) (Mar. 24, 2020) (Ex. OH-010)
Mayor Joe Meyer (executive order under the Mar. 19, 2020 State of Emergency), Executive Order closing playgrounds, shelters, courts and fields (Mar. 27, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-041)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Amended Director's Order the Closure of All K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio (March 30, 2020) (Mar. 30, 2020) (Ex. OH-054)
Ohio Department of Health (Director Amy Acton), Second Amended Order the Closure of K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio (Apr. 2020) (Apr. 1, 2020) (Ex. ECO-B-122)

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