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“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of our lives, including the economic well-being and future of Ohio families and businesses,” House Speaker Larry Householder said.

ODH Director Dr. Amy Acton reiterated that nursing homes and other congregate settings in the state are the most at-risk for an outbreak of the virus.

Gov. Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton update the state on the coronavirus crisis.

Of the Mahoning County deaths, 43 percent were living in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes.

The new president has 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator, including 13 years as a Catholic high school president.

“Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of our four-star rating,” Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator, said.

Despite recent reports, Mahoning County officials said less than a third of the county’s COVID-19-related deaths were reported in area nursing homes.

“Northeast Ohio has been among the hardest hit in our state by the coronavirus outbreak,” U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said.

The reusable filter cartridge, for masks like the N95 respirators, awaits review by the National Institute of Health as well as approvals from the FDA and the Veterans Administration.