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Cleveland’s ABC News affiliate reports:
Amid a continued rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state of Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that a statewide mask mandate will go into effect beginning Thursday at 6 p.m.
The mandate follows similar guidelines as the county-level mask mandates that have been issued in parts of the state that were deemed a Level 3 or above COVID-19 risk under the Public Health Advisory System established by the Ohio Department of Health earlier this month.
All Ohioans are now required to wear a face mask or covering in indoor public spaces and outdoors when unable to maintain a 6-foot distance from others.
As we ask everyone who can to wear a mask when around others, we’re starting two new TV commercials that will run statewide. The @OhioBWC will again sponsor these ads, which were created in partnership with the @OhioRestaurant, @OhioHealth, @JobsOhio, and @Ohiobrt pic.twitter.com/VvNqgV8klz
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) July 22, 2020
Today, I’m announcing a travel advisory for all individuals coming into #Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for #COVID19 and recommend that those individuals self-quarantine for 14 days. pic.twitter.com/hrtbAOvDiv
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) July 22, 2020
If you’re traveling from one of these yellow states, you should self-quarantine at home or in a hotel. This applies to those who live in Ohio and those traveling here from these states, whether they are traveling for businesses or vacationing. pic.twitter.com/M4A8khBniX
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) July 22, 2020