Madison County ohio

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Monthly breakdown of new and existing cases (updated monthly)

Average new cases per week (updated weekly)

Statewide case incidence rates (updated weekly)

Presumed Recovered per ODH:   4,202

*ODH currently defines a case as "presumed recovered" if 21 days have passed since their symptoms began and they are not deceased. It is important to note that there is no accepted definition of a recovered case across the healthcare profession. Cases have experienced symptoms for weeks and months after the illness began. We continue to learn new ways COVID-19 is impacting all ages of people and the long-term effects that this virus has on the lungs, kidneys, heart, and brain of children and adults. This video provides some good information on the topic.

Data on COVID-19 within state prisons can be found by clicking here. The two prisons in Madison County are listed as "MACI" and "LOCI." These numbers may fluctuate due to releases and transfers within the prison system.

Data on COVID-19 within long-term care facilities can be found by clicking here.

Confirmed cases have been verified by a molecular lab test. To be a probable case, a person must either 1) have specific symptoms AND have a direct exposure to a confirmed case, or 2) have specific symptoms AND a positive antigen or antibody test. If a probable case then gets a molecular COVID-19 test and tests positive, they are removed from the probable total and added to the confirmed total. If they test negative, they are subtracted from the probable total. Public health staff are notifying and quarantining close contacts of all confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases. If you have not been contacted by health department staff, you are not considered to have come in close contact with these individuals.

Further extended data can be found at coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Ohio Public Health Advisory System Madison County Current Status:	Alert Level Information
	Ohio County Map Actions You Should Take for the Risk Level Description of Indicators Madison County Indicator Breakdown

The Ohio Public Health Advisory System is a color-coded approach to inform Ohioans about their current risk associated with COVID-19 where they live and travel. The current level for Madison County is listed above. The system is built on 7 data indicators to assess COVID-19 and provide evidence-based actions that residents can take to protect themselves and their communities based on the level of risk.

Madison County Public Health Local Advisories

Madison Health (main hospital campus) located at 210 North Main Street in London offers drive-thru testing Monday-Friday for all ages. An appointment is needed but a physician's order is not required. Call 740-845-7100 and select option 1 to make an appointment. The appointment line is operated Monday through Friday from 8am until 4:30pm. Please leave a message with the registrar if calling after hours.

If you do not have a doctor and are feeling ill, Madison Health Urgent Care located at 371 Lafayette Street in London is still seeing ill patients. They may be able to provide testing if needed. Call 740-845-7134. Do not go to the Emergency Room for testing.

There are many additional test sites close to Madison County. You can check out all of the nearby locations by clicking here.

Madison County Public Health coordinates testing capacity and supplies within the county, but does not provide testing to the public.

At-home test kits are available in Madison County. Please call the Madison County EMA at 740-852-4200, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm to schedule a pick up time. These test kits are available to individuals who have at least one symptom of COVID-19. Test kits are most accurate and intended to be used with the first seven days of symptoms starting. These test kits are not intended to be used as a general or recurring screening tool.

To view our full COVID-19 vaccine page, including frequently asked questions, please click here.

General COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting the virus and may help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. It may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
• After receiving the vaccine, you may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection against the virus. These side effects may feel like flu and may even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Common side effects include: pain and swelling on the arm where you got the shot, fever, chills, tiredness, and headache.
• With most COVID-19 vaccines, you will need 2 shots in order for them to work. Get the second shot even if you have side effects after the first one, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get a second shot.
• It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines that require 2 shots may not protect you until a week or two after your second shot.
• Getting COVID-19 may offer some natural protection, known as immunity. But experts don’t know how long this protection lasts, and the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience sickness.
• It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Continue to wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often.

Learn the COVID-19 vaccine Myths vs. Facts by clicking here.

The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, shortness of breath, headache, body aches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, and nausea or vomiting.  If you are experiencing symptoms you should call your regular healthcare provider to be evaluated. Your healthcare provider may recommend testing for COVID-19 or other viral illnesses such as influenza.  If you cannot get testing or see your healthcare provider, do not go out in public other than to receive medical care. If you do not have a healthcare provider, you should call Madison Health Urgent Care at 740-845-6735. Emergency rooms should only be used for immediate life-threatening conditions. If you have difficulty breathing or chest pains, call 911 or seek emergency care.

If you cannot get testing for COVID-19 you should stay home for 10 days if you show any of the symptoms listed above. If symptoms last longer than 10 days, please call Madison County Public Health at 740-852-3065 or consult with your doctor.

If you are planning any type of gathering or event, use this symptom and risk assessment for all staff and participants.

Event & Reopening Plan Submissions are being accepted and reviewed.  To help us review these requests, we have created guidance on what we need to be included in the plans. To view the guidance, click here. Plans must address all of the areas outlined and can be submitted at covidplans.madisonph.org or emailed to Erin Fawley, Director of Community Health & Accreditation, at efawley@madisonpublichealth.org. Plans should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of your event.  Protective factors are individual or environmental conditions or behaviors that reduce risk. Regardless of how you personally view COVID-19 risk, during this phase of the pandemic you should layer as many protective factors as possible.  Layering multiple protective factors reduces the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our community which helps make future lockdowns less likely. This document has been written by MCPH to help event and activity planners use protective factors. Use

Facial coverings are required statewide for everybody age 10 and older in all indoor public spaces, outside when 6ft of social distance is not possible, and while waiting for, riding, or driving public transportation, taxis, and ride-sharing services. Exemptions for certain medical conditions, occupations, and activities can be found in the official State Order, which is linked at the bottom of this page. 

Gatherings of more than 10 people in a single group are still prohibited in Ohio. The mass gathering limit is in place indefinitely, unless rescinded or modified by the state. Additionally, The Ohioans Protecting Ohioans Urgent Health Advisory is strongly encouraging people to stay home as much as possible and to practice social distancing when out in public. Elderly people and other vulnerable populations should take additional precautions. The full advisory can be read by following the State Orders link at the bottom of this page.

Responsible Restart Ohio plans were created to prevent spikes of COVID-19 cases while reopening. Some business sectors had a specific date they were allowed to open, but only if they are able to follow certain health and safety protocols. This includes required face coverings for employees, health screenings, good hygiene, sanitizing workspaces, and limiting capacity for social distancing. Employees that can work remotely should continue to do so. Other sectors, such as workers' camps, are not allowed to reopen at this time. To view the details, click here. The full orders can also be read by following the State Orders link at the bottom of this page. If you have questions or a complaint about a business in regards to these orders, please submit them online at restartohio.madisonph.org. 

Madison County Public Health designed the Madison County K-12 Schools Operating Guidelines and COVID-19 Protective Actions & Focus Areas. This builds on the best parts of state guidance and incorporates additional protective actions that will give our schools the best opportunity to stay open during this continuing pandemic. These guidelines are reviewed and updated often.  You can read these guidelines by clicking here.

Case interviews and contact tracing are effective disease control strategies and have been used in Public Health for more than 100 years. This involves asking sick individuals to isolate and their contacts to quarantine at home. Screening, testing, and case/contact tracing are actions that can be taken to slow the spread of transmission of COVID-19. Madison County Public Health designed the COVID-19 Case, Contact, Isolation, and Quarantine Guidelines for Madison County K-12 Schools. You can read these guidelines by clicking here.

If you have questions about whether your child should choose in-person or virtual learning, the CDC has created a Decision-Making Tool for Parents and Guardians. The questions in the tool are meant to help parents weigh the risks and benefits of different learning styles. It can also help spark a family conversation about everything that needs to be considered when returning to school. A PDF of the tool can also be found here. 

You can also read an editorial about schools and COVID-19 written by the Health Commissioner by clicking here.

Facial coverings are required statewide for everybody age 10 and older in all indoor public spaces, outside when 6ft of social distance is not possible, and while waiting for, riding, or driving public transportation, taxis, and ride-sharing services. Exemptions for certain medical conditions, occupations, and activities can be found in the official State Order, which is linked at the bottom of this page.  

Research shows that facial coverings are effective at containing respiratory droplets when worn properly. They should cover the nose, mouth, and chin. Research shows that people can spread COVID-19 without showing symptoms at all AND you can spread it 2 days before your first symptom appears. A facial covering won’t protect you from getting sick, but it WILL help prevent you from potentially spreading the virus to others. Facial coverings help keep respiratory droplets in, not out, so you should continue social distancing and frequent handwashing to protect yourself. Do not place a facial covering on children under 2 years old, people who have trouble breathing, or those who cannot remove it themselves.

Need a mask? MCPH is working with our partners at the Madison County EMA to help residents get free masks, especially individuals in our community that may be in need. To get a free facial covering, call Madison County EMA at (740) 852-4200, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

If you have questions or a complaint about a business in regards to Responsible Restart Ohio orders, please submit them online at restartohio.madisonph.org. Do not call 911 unless you have an emergency. 

Those entering Ohio after travel to states reporting positivity rates of 15% or higher are advised to self-quarantine for at least 10 days. This Travel Advisory was issued by ODH on July 22nd and a list of the affected states are updated here every Wednesday. While travel to other states is allowed, it is not encouraged. Note that some states may ask visitors to self-quarantine for at least 10 days upon arrival. Many travel bans are in effect throughout the world and the latest advisories can be found at travel.state.gov and cdc.gov/travel.

To view all of the state orders that have been issued, please click here.

The Ohio Department of Health has opened a confidential, tollfree COVID CareLine at 1-800-720-9616. You can use this to talk with a licensed mental health professional from 8am to 8pm, 7 days/week. You may also call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990 if you are concerned about your mental health. Don’t panic; this is an overwhelming time for many. Only use trusted sources of information such as the CDC, ODH, and MCPH. Enjoy the weather with others in your household. Outdoor activities pose a lower risk of spreading COVID-19 than confined indoor spaces. We are all in this together!

To view all of the public information releases from Madison County Public Health, please click here.

For a current state-wide information, visit the Ohio Department of Health Website.