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Ex. DUT-OH-004Statute (effective September 10, 2012, Am. Sub. H.B. 487, 129th G.A.)Prohibition against violating pandemic, epidemic or bioterrorism rule or orderGeneral Assembly of Ohio (Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3701)OhioStateSept. 10, 20122020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-072ODRC 'COVID-19 Updates' page (as archived Mar. 14, 2020)Visiting suspended indefinitely; volunteers suspended indefinitely; only mission-critical contractors (construction, medical, food service)…Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (Director Annette Chambers-Smith)Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; State levelStateMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Gathering capWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-074Bulletin 2020-02Access to Coverage for Ohioans Impacted by the COVID-19 VirusJillian Froment, Director and Superintendent of InsuranceOhio; Department of Insurance (State insurance regulator)Sector regulatorMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. OH-009Joint 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 FacilitiesAmy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of Health, and Deborah Ashenhurst, Director of Veterans Services (Joint Directors' Order)OhioStateMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-005Board of Health Resolution No. 20-09Resolution No. 20-09 (Public Health Emergency: Delegation of Authority to the Health Commissioner)Board of Health of the City of ColumbusCity of Columbus and City of Worthington, OhioCityMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. OH-062Director'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 HealthOhioStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-015Board 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 PharmacyState of Ohio Board of Pharmacy; State levelSector regulatorOct. 6, 2025Health care ordersSupply chainOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-056Important COVID-19 Message for Dentists (Board notice)Important COVID-19 Message for DentistsOhio State Dental BoardOhioSector regulatorMar. 15, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-CLE-002City of Cleveland Buildings Closed to the Public, Will Offer Limited Services (COVID-19 Update, Mar. 16, 2020)City of Cleveland Buildings Closed to the Public, Will Offer Limited ServicesMayor Frank G. Jackson (administrative order under the Proclamation of Civil Emergency)City of Cleveland, OhioCityMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Telework mandateGathering capCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. OH-007Director'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 OhioAmy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of HealthOhioStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-077Director'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 OhioDirector of Health Amy Acton (Ohio Department of Health)OhioStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-036Director's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout OhioNon-essential surgery orderDirector of Health Amy Acton, M.D., Ohio Department of HealthOhioStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CLE-008County 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 CountyCounty Executive Armond Budish; Cuyahoga County TreasurerCuyahoga County, OhioCountyMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CMH-032COTA 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 11Central Ohio Transit AuthorityCOTA service area (Franklin County and portions of adjoining counties)Sector regulatorMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitTravel and quarantineOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-055Executive Order 2020-05DEmergency Medicaid telehealth rules (Ohio Department of Medicaid)Governor Mike DeWineOhioStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-106Bulletin 2020-04Temporary Suspension of Pharmacy Audits During Declared State of EmergencyJillian Froment, Superintendent of InsuranceOhio; Department of InsuranceSector regulatorMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-107Bulletin 2020-05COVID-19 Testing and Treatment: Out-of-Network CoverageJillian Froment, Superintendent of InsuranceOhio; Department of InsuranceSector regulatorMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-008Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency (Second General Order), No. 20MS000159Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health EmergencyFranklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)Franklin County, OhioCourtMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Gathering capCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. OH-055Bulletin 2020-03Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio EmployeesJillian Froment, Director and Superintendent of Insurance, Ohio Department of InsuranceOhioSector regulatorMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-13-075ODI 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 regulatorMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Workplace rulesOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-053Director'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 HealthOhioStateMar. 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-24-009Governor'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, 2020Governor Mike DeWine (COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020, announcing the Director of Health's orders)OhioStateMar. 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CLE-059Resolution No. 346-2020 (emergency resolution)An emergency resolution directing the Housing Division of the Cleveland Municipal Court to immediately suspend or delay, for at least 60…Cleveland City Council (Council Members Kelley and Brancatelli)City of Cleveland, OhioCityMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-075Bulletin 2020-06Coverage for Individuals with Expired Driver LicensesSuperintendent of InsuranceOhio; Department of InsuranceSector regulatorMar. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. OH-012Am. Sub. H.B. 197 (133rd G.A.) (Mar. 27, 2020), secs. 11, 22, 32An Act... to continue essential operations of state government and maintain the continuity of the state tax code in response to the declared…133rd General Assembly; signed by Governor DeWine March 27, 2020OhioStateMar. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read

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