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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-001	Director's Order to Laboratories in Ohio to Report Results of COVID-19 TestsDirector's Order to Laboratories in Ohio to Report Results of COVID19 Tests	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of Health, Ohio Department of Health	Ohio - Ohio Department of Health (State health department)State	June 10, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Health care ordersWorkplace rulesOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-002	Director's Journal Entry, In re COVID-19 Volunteer Vaccine ProvidersDirector Journal Entry: In re COVID 19 Volunteer Vaccine Providers (protocol authorizing listed professionals and registered volunteers to…	Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health	Ohio - Ohio Department of Health (State health department)State	Feb. 12, 2021	2021 Q12021 Q2	Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CIN-020	Joint Emergency Order 11. Outdoor Dining and Social Distancing (filed with Council May 27, 2020; extended June 29, 2020)Joint Emergency Order 11. Outdoor Dining and Social Distancing	Mayor John Cranley and Health Commissioner Melba Moore (Cincinnati Board of Health)	City of Cincinnati, OhioCity	May 27, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Capacity limitOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-018	Ordinance 1643-2020To require the wearing of face coverings in public spaces in the City of Columbus to reduce and prevent the spread of Covid-19; to allow for…	Council of the City of Columbus (signed by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther)	City of Columbus, OhioCity	July 6, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-107	Bulletin 2020-05COVID-19 Testing and Treatment: Out-of-Network Coverage	Jillian Froment, Superintendent of Insurance	Ohio; Department of InsuranceSector regulator	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care orders	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CLE-013	Court of Common Pleas COVID-19 page (Justice Center building access, health screening, face coverings, courtroom caps, jury-trial suspension) as of July 1, 2020COVID-19 \| CCCCP (court operations page)	Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Administrative and Presiding Judge Brendan J. Sheehan)	Cuyahoga County, OhioCourt	July 1, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
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. OH-019	Director's Stay Safe Ohio OrderDirector's Order that Reopens Businesses, with Exceptions, and Continues a Stay Healthy and Safe at Home Order	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Apr. 30, 2020	2020 Q2	Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineSchools and child careHealth care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
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-04-075	Sixth Amended Director's Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with ExceptionsSixth Amended Director's Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions	Director of Health, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Jan. 6, 2021	2021 Q12021 Q2	Gathering capHealth care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CIN-045	Joint Emergency Order 4. Public Space - Physical Distancing Requirements (Mar. 17, 2020) (Clerk of Council docket record, matter 202000474)Joint Emergency Order 4. Public Space - Physical Distancing Requirements	Mayor John Cranley jointly with the Cincinnati Board of Health	City of Cincinnati, OhioCity	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q2	Capacity limitGathering capWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-048	Director's Second Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-CongregatingDirector's Second Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating	Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	May 17, 2021	2021 Q2	Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-072	Director's Journal Entry: Second Amended Reporting Requirements for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Second Amended Reporting Requirements for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Under Ohio Revised Code 3701.14 and 3701.23	Lance Himes, Interim Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Oct. 20, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. SEC-04-076	Director's Amended Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing Homes (2021 amendment)Director's Amended Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing Homes	Director of Health, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	May 4, 2021	2021 Q22021 Q3	Health care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-020	Director's Dine Safe Ohio OrderDirector's Order that Reopens Restaurants and Bars to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	May 14, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-027	Director's Order that Amends the Requirements for Non-Essential Surgeries and ProceduresDirector's Order that Amends the Requirements for Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	June 2, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Health care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-049	Director's Amended Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing HomesDirector's Amended Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing Homes	Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	May 4, 2021	2021 Q22021 Q3	Health care ordersVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolation	Primary source read
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. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-087	Responsible RestartOhio: Casinos and Racinos (mandatory and recommended best practices; posted June 8, 2020)Mandatory sector requirements for reopening casinos and racinos on June 19, 2020: six-foot distancing or barriers; telework for employees…	Ohio Casino Control Commission (with the Ohio Lottery Commission), under the Responsible RestartOhio program of the Governor and Director of Health	Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission (State casino and racino regulators)Sector regulator	June 8, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Telework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
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-007	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	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q2	Health care orders	Primary source read
Ex. OH-009	Joint Directors' Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar FacilitiesIn Re: Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of Health, and Deborah Ashenhurst, Director of Veterans Services (Joint Directors' Order)	OhioState	Mar. 11, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Health care orders	Primary source read
Ex. OH-024	Director's Order that Reopens Facilities Providing Child Care Services, with ExceptionsDirector's Order that Reopens Facilities Providing Child Care Services, with Exceptions	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	May 29, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Capacity limitSchools and child careWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-033	Director's Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional SportsDirector's Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional Sports	Lance Himes, Interim Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Aug. 19, 2020	2020 Q3	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-065	Executive Order 2020-04D; Ohio Adm. Code 5101:2-12-02.1 (emergency)Establishing a Temporary Pandemic Child Care License and Emergency Adoption of Rule 5101:2-12-02.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the…	Governor Mike DeWine (Executive Order 2020-04D) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services	OhioState	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Capacity limitSchools and child care	Primary source read

Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of Health, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order to Laboratories in Ohio to Report Results of COVID-19 Tests (June 10, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-001)
Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Journal Entry, In re COVID-19 Volunteer Vaccine Providers (Feb. 12, 2021) (Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-002)
Mayor John Cranley and Health Commissioner Melba Moore (Cincinnati Board of Health), Joint Emergency Order 11. Outdoor Dining and Social Distancing (filed with Council May 27, 2020; extended June 29, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-020)
Council of the City of Columbus (signed by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther), Ordinance 1643-2020 (July 6, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-018)
Jillian Froment, Superintendent of Insurance, Bulletin 2020-05 (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-107)
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Administrative and Presiding Judge Brendan J. Sheehan), Court of Common Pleas COVID-19 page (Justice Center building access, health screening, face coverings, courtroom caps, jury-trial suspension) as of July 1, 2020 (Ex. MET-CLE-013)
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)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Stay Safe Ohio Order (Apr. 30, 2020) (Ex. OH-019)
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, Ohio Department of Health, Sixth Amended Director's Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions (Jan. 6, 2021) (Ex. SEC-04-075)
Mayor John Cranley jointly with the Cincinnati Board of Health, Joint Emergency Order 4. Public Space - Physical Distancing Requirements (Mar. 17, 2020) (Clerk of Council docket record, matter 202000474) (Ex. MET-CIN-045)
Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Second Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating (May 17, 2021) (Ex. OH-048)
Lance Himes, Interim Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Journal Entry: Second Amended Reporting Requirements for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Oct. 20, 2020) (Ex. OH-072)
Director of Health, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Amended Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing Homes (2021 amendment) (May 4, 2021) (Ex. SEC-04-076)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Dine Safe Ohio Order (May 14, 2020) (Ex. OH-020)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order that Amends the Requirements for Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures (June 2, 2020) (Ex. OH-027)
Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Amended Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing Homes (May 4, 2021) (Ex. OH-049)
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)
Ohio Casino Control Commission (with the Ohio Lottery Commission), under the Responsible RestartOhio program of the Governor and Director of Health, Responsible RestartOhio: Casinos and Racinos (mandatory and recommended best practices; posted June 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-087)
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)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order for the Management of Non-essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout Ohio (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. OH-007)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of Health, and Deborah Ashenhurst, Director of Veterans Services (Joint Directors' Order), Joint Directors' Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities (Mar. 11, 2020) (Ex. OH-009)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order that Reopens Facilities Providing Child Care Services, with Exceptions (May 29, 2020) (Ex. OH-024)
Lance Himes, Interim Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional Sports (Aug. 19, 2020) (Ex. OH-033)
Governor Mike DeWine (Executive Order 2020-04D) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Executive Order 2020-04D; Ohio Adm. Code 5101:2-12-02.1 (emergency) (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. OH-065)