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Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Inland Fish Ohio Weekend

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Fran and I (and several members of our family!) spent the morning in the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area/Jesse Owens State Park as part of Inland Fish Ohio Weekend.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Issues Urgent Appeal to Covid-19 Vaccine Providers, Ohioans: ‘The Time to Act Is Now.’

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With approximately 200,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Ohio set to expire on June 23, Governor Mike DeWine issued an urgent communication to vaccine providers asking them to distribute as many doses as possible to eligible Ohioans, as quickly as possible.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio Reports Fewer Than 50 COVID-19 Cases Per 100,000 Residents

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health is reporting the two-week statewide average of cases per 100,000 residents is 49.5.

Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winner

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Congratulations, Zoie - our Vax-a-Million scholarship winner!

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Health Orders Rescinded

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order rescinding the following COVID-19-related health orders:

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Reminds Unvaccinated Ohioans to Continue Wearing Masks

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reminded Ohioans of the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and for those that are not fully-vaccinated to wear masks indoors, as statewide mask mandates lift tomorrow.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio's Mass Vaccination Clinic at Wolstein Center to Offer Pfizer Vaccine During Clinic's Final Week

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio's Mass Vaccination Clinic in Cleveland will offer the Pfizer vaccine during the clinic's twelfth and final week.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Vax-a-Million, Medicaid Vaccine Uptake, Isolation/Quarantine

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio's Mass Vaccination Clinic at Wolstein Center to Offer Pfizer Vaccine During Clinic's Final Week

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the approval of assistance for nine projects set to create 3,214 new jobs and retain 4,520 jobs statewide.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Staff Changes

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Laurel Dawson, his current Chief of Staff, will be assuming the role of Counselor to the Governor, and that that Policy Director Michael Hall will take over the role of Chief of Staff. Ann O’Donnell, Chief Advisor to the Governor, will remain in her current role.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Authorizes Use of State Disaster Relief Program for Lawrence & Gallia Counties

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to provide Gallia and Lawrence counties with funding to offset costs associated with severe ice storms that impacted southern Ohio earlier this year.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Activates Ohio National Guard to Assist with Debris Removal Following Ice Storms

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to help ensure the safety of southern Ohio residents impacted by recent ice storms.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio Vax-a-Million, Kids Vaccination, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: First Lady Fran DeWine Unveils Storybook Trail at Burr Oak State Park

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This morning, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz were among the first to walk along Ohio's newest Storybook Trail at Burr Oak State Park in Morgan County.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Vaccine Incentives, End Date for Health Orders

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced a series of statewide drawings to provide incentives to Ohioans to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Announces Vaccinations Available to Youth in Ohio, Wolstein Center Vaccination Update

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations will now be available to Ohio’s youth, age 12 years and older, following members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommending use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for this age group. This follows the FDA’s update of the emergency use authorization (EUA) on Monday to include youth ages 12-15.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Statement on New CDC Mask Guidance

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement directing the Ohio Department of Health to conform the remaining health orders to CDC guidance through June 2nd:

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Ohio Restores Unemployment Benefits Weekly Work-Search Requirement

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Beginning the week of May 23, Ohioans will be required to resume weekly work-search activities as part of future applications for unemployment payments, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Interim Director Matt Damschroder announced.

Governor Richard Michael DeWine: Issues Statement on FDA Vaccine Authorization

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued this statement following the approval by the Food and Drug Administration's to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 12-15:

Governor Richard Michael Dewine: Congratulations to Stanforth

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Congratulations to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth on being sworn-in as President of the National Sheriffs’ Association!