News for COVID-19
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Below are the updates from yesterday’s press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday January 7. Ohio’s COVID-19 case data: 656,581 confirmed cases78,422 probable cases 735,003 total cases39,650 hospitalizations8,352 confirmed deaths895 probable deaths9,247 total deaths6,022 ICU admissionsMore data is available on the ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Human Interest, Community, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
TechCred Application Period Now OpenThe seventh TechCred application period opened Monday, January 4 and closes January 29 at 3:00 p.m.TechCred helps businesses upskill their current and incoming workforce with tech-focused credentials. Businesses can receive up to $2,000 for each tech-focused credential earned, up to $30,000 per employer each application period.
Since the program’s start, a ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Chamber, COVID-19, Press Release
Monday, January 04, 2021
Stay Safe Ohio Protocol Released, Curfew ExtendedGovernor Mike DeWine this week unveiled the new Stay Safe Ohio Protocol. The protocol was developed in partnership with medical professionals across the state to inform Ohioans how to safely live with the ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, COVID-19, Human Interest
Thursday, December 31, 2020
NEWS RELEASEDec. 31, 2020BWC extends deadline for $28M indoor air quality assistance programFederal funds target nursing homes, assisted living centers, adult day centers COLUMBUS – Nursing homes, assisted living centers, and adult day centers have until March 31, 2021, to seek reimbursement for investments in indoor air quality that weaken COVID-19’s spread, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Education, Press Release, Community, Economic, Human Interest
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
NEWS RELEASEDec. 23, 2020BWC sending 23 million Ohio-made masks to employers 2nd round of masks aimed at fighting COVID-19 spreadCOLUMBUS – Working with Ohio companies and nonprofits, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is distributing 23 million face masks to Ohio’s employers and workforce to weaken the spread of COVID-19.The second round of BWC’s Protecting Ohio’s Workforce – We’ve ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Education, Press Release, Community, Economic, Human Interest
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Wednesday, December 23rd at 2:00 PM.
Here’s the news from yesterday:
Ohio’s COVID-19 case data is below: 570,774 confirmed cases58,580 probable cases 629,354 total cases35,048 hospitalizations7,423 confirmed deaths699 probable deaths8,122 total deaths5,537 ICU admissionsMore ...read more
Categories: Community, COVID-19, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, December 21, 2020
Keeping you abreast of the latest information and topics from SOCA, our Benefits Partners, Local , State and National Affiliates. Congress Reaches Deal on $900 Billion Pandemic Relief PlanErik Wasson, Laura Litvan and Billy House
(Bloomberg) -- Congressional leaders reached a deal on a roughly $900 billion spending package to bolster the U.S. economy amid the continued ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, COVID-19, Press Release
Friday, December 18, 2020
Vaccinations Begin in Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered Monday morning to both The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC Health in Cincinnati. Several health care workers and personnel who are routinely involved ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, COVID-19, Human Interest
Friday, December 18, 2020
Keeping you abreast of the latest information and topics from SOCA, our Benefits Partners, Local , State and National Affiliates. A Thank You Message from Governor Mike DeWine to Chambers of Commerce(please click on image of the governor to view) NEW SATELLITE HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE WILL CONNECT UNDERSERVED HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES IN CENTRAL OHIO
COLUMBUS - Lt. ...read more
Categories: COVID-19, Human Interest, Community, Education, Press Release
