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“If you receive such a call, it is a scam,” Ohio EMA Executive Director Sima Merick said.

Ohio's stay-at-home order expires April 6, but officials have hinted at an extension. Gov. Mike DeWine said, "We cannot let this monster up. ... We cannot walk away for it to rear up and kill more Ohioans."

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, said projections show that 100,000 to 200,000 Americans could die from the disease.

"Is it possible that we'll have to continue the way it is now until the end of the school year? Yes, it is. That's certainly possible. We just don't know yet," Gov. Mike DeWine said.

"We came to work for you, so please stay at home for us. That's probably one of the best ways to help support the providers is to trust in the work that's being done within the health system in how we respond to this pandemic," said Dr. Eric Adkins at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against the use of a commercially-sold aquarium chemical as a treatment for the COVID-19 virus.

After 10 days in Cleveland Clinic's ICU, a recovering COVID-19 patient left a message of thanks to his care team on the isolation glass that was his 'window to the world' during treatment.

AARP Ohio Director Holly Holtzen suggests checking in on older neighbors who might be isolated, and sending cards, letters, magazines or other items to loved ones at assisted-living facilities.

This week, more than 400,000 people visited the state's unemployment website seeking benefits.

Many of the provisions included in the bill remain in place until either Gov. Mike DeWine’s order declaring a state of emergency is repealed or Dec. 1, whichever comes first.