CORONAVIRUS: 5 things Clark, Champaign residents need to know today

Dave Bernas tees off on the North course at Reid Park Wednesday morning. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Dave Bernas tees off on the North course at Reid Park Wednesday morning. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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By Natalie Jones
March 30, 2020
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Here are five things Clark and Champaign residents need to know about COVID-19, or coronavirus today.

1. Clark County confirmed four more positive cases of coronavirus over the weekend. Positive cases have now been found in the City of Springfield, Bethel Township, German Township and the City of New Carlisle. Clark County now has six confirmed cases.

READ MORE: Clark County confirms 4 more cases in 1 day

2. Clark and Champaign first responders are preparing for a possible surge in cases. They have tweaked their operations and increased the amount of personal protection equipment being used.

READ MORE: Local law enforcement and fire departments adapting, preparing for jump in cases

3. 'Your Ride Home' is offering rides to grocery stores, pharmacies and food pantries. Drivers are also prepared to deliver food and essentials from food pantries to residents' homes if they can not go out.

READ MORE: Springfield business offering rides to grocery stores, pharmacies

4. Clark and Champaign school district leaders agree that eliminating annual state testing and September report cards is the right thing to do. Ohio Legislature approved waivers to testing and report cards for this school year.

READ MORE: Clark, Champaign schools agree with waiver on testing, report cards

5. The Ohio Department of Health reversed its position on golf courses. Golf courses may remain open during the coronavirus pandemic.

READ MORE: Ohio golf courses can remain open after state reverses decision

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