50 North has been monitoring the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus through the World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Ohio Department of Health and Hancock Public Health.
We are taking the necessary preventive actions toward reducing the potential spread of all kinds of illnesses, including influenza.
Between the flu season and the current situation with the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus, it’s important to stay informed about the facts.
Older people are likely to be more vulnerable to the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus, especially older people with underlying chronic conditions.
While there have not been any cases confirmed locally, 50 North is taking precautions to prevent potential spreading of the disease by educating our staff, volunteers, members and community to follow these guidelines:
For more information on coronavirus, particularly COVID-19, please visit the Hancock Public Health’s website at www.hancockpublichealth.com; the Ohio Department of Health’s website at www.odh.ohio.gov; the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov or the WHO’s website at www.who.int.