Digest of Previous News and Updates

January/February 2022 Update

• Public Health officials recommend lifting Worthington mask requirement
• Worthington COVID-19 cases
• Mask Guidance updates
• Vaccine and Booster information

October/November/December 2021 Update

• Community Center is out of test kits
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• Boosters authorized and recommended for everyone age 16 and older
• COVID-19 Vaccine now available for children 5-11
• Free take-home test kits available at the Community Center (currently out-of-stock)

August/September 2021 Update

• Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster information
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• Worthington Face Covering Requirement
• FDA gives full approval for Pfizer vaccine
• Franklin County at highest level red for community transmission
• Mask advisory issued due to substantial community spread
• COVID-19 vaccine information

June/July 2021 Update

• COVID-19 vaccine information
• Worthington Vaccine Clinics
• Celeste Center drive-thru clinic closing
• Fireworks are back for July 4
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers

May 2021 Update

• Parks & Recreation facility updates
• Ohio Department of Health drops color-coded Public Advisory System
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• Health Commissioner advice to navigate changes in mask requirements
• Worthington repeals mask ordinance to conform with State orders and CDC guidance
• Vax-a-Million drawing
• Coronavirus Survey Pt. 2 results
• CDC offers revised guidance for fully vaccinated people
• Vaccine Update - People 12 and older now eligible
• Governor announces health orders will be lifted on June 2
• Worthington Memorial Day Parade reimagined for 2021
• Franklin County at Red Level
• No appointment vaccines available
• Choosing safer activities whether you are vaccinated or not vaccinated

April 2021 Update

• Mask guidance updated for fully vaccinated
• Updated quarantine guidance
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• No appointments needed for COVID-19 vaccines
• Franklin County moves from watch list to purple level 
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution paused
• Special event decisions
• Worthington Farmers Market returns to the historic district with expanded layout and safety protocols
• New consolidated State health order
• CDC updates travel guidance for fully vaccinated

March 2021 Update

• Vaccine Eligibility Open to Ages 16+
• COVID-19 Testing remains an important tool
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• CDC guidance for people who are fully vaccinated
• Get COVID-19 text updates
• Community Coronavirus Survey Round Two

February 2021 Update

• Get COVID-19 Vaccine Text Updates -- Text VaxCbus to 888777
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers 
• Community Coronavirus Survey Round Two opens
• Support local businesses with Worthington Dollars e-Gift Card
• State Curfew & Stay at Home Advisory expire
• Vaccine Updates
• Identity Theft Warnings
• Worthington Tops 1,000 total COVID-19 cases

January 2021 Update

• State curfew time shifts later as hospitalizations go down
• Vaccine updates - Phase 1B eligibility
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• Stay at Home Advisory and State Curfew extended
• Health Commissioner answers your vaccine questions (video)

December 2020 Update

• Stay at Home Advisory and State of Ohio Curfew extended to January 23, 2021
• Local emergency medical responders receive COVID-19 Vaccine
• Worthington COVID-19 case numbers
• Healthy holiday reminders
• ReBOOT Grant Funding distributed to Worthington small businesses and non-profits
• Stay at Home Advisory and State of Ohio Curfew extended to January 2, 2021
• Ohio vaccine distribution plan
• Shop small and support local during the holidays
• Franklin County moves to red level in Ohio public health advisory system

November 2020 Update

• COVID-19 Cases continue to climb
• Franklin County elevated to the highest level (purple) on the State's public health advisory system with extreme community spread
• Holiday travel & small gathering advisories
• Stay-at-home advisory & State curfew issued
• Non-profit and Business ReBOOT Grants available
• Shop Local this holiday season
• Parks & Recreation programming updates
• Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting Cancelled
• Worthington Farmers Market moves indoors with additional health protocols in place for safe shopping

October 2020 Update

• COVID-19 Cases Continue in Record Numbers
• Mental Health and Financial Concerns top Community Survey Findings
• Flu Shot Opportunities & Worthington Flu Shot Clinics
• COVID-19 Worthington Case Numbers Show increasing Community Spread
• COVID-19 Prevention at the Polls

September 2020 Updates

• Worthington Announces Halloween Plans and Guidelines
• Parks & Recreation October Programs
• Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
• Franklin County Health Advisory System Level Updates
• Worthington Coronavirus Recovery Survey
• Virtual Patriot Day Remembrance

August 2020 Updates

• Franklin County Decreased to State Health Advisory Level 2 (August 27)
• Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
• Garage Sale Permits Now Available
• Take the Worthington Coronavirus Recovery Survey
• State Guidelines on Senior Center Reopenings
• New Outdoor Dining Options Available Downtown
• Franklin County Health Advisory System Level Updates
• Worthington Schools Updates
• Face Covering Guidelines

July 16 - 24, 2020 Updates

• Worthington ReBOOT Grant Program
• Special Event Updates
  • Market Day Cancelled
  • Labor Day no longer postponement option for Family Picnic and Memorial Day Parade
  • Concerts on the Green Cancelled through the 2020 Season
• Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
• Governor Announces Statewide Face Covering Order and Travel Advisory
• Franklin County Health Advisory System Level Update
• Worthington Schools Responsible Restart Plan

No updates July 7 - 15

June 29 - July 6, 2020 Updates

• Public Health Advisory System & Risk Level (Franklin County at red level)
• Worthington Mask Requirement
• Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
• 4th of July Family Homefront Activities

June 8 - 14, 2020 Updates

• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Case Report
• Parks & Recreation announce more reopening dates
  • Playgrounds open June 10
  • Restrooms open June 15
  • Ball fields open June 15 in conjunction with local sports organizations.
• Farmers Market expands in-person shopping in new location
• Details on Free COVID-19 Testing available throughout central Ohio
• Worthington ReBOOT and We’re Open business reopening campaigns announced

June 1 - 7, 2020 Updates

• Worthington Playgrounds will Reopen June 10
• Community Center Fitness Floor Open by Reservation June 3
• Godown Dog Park Reopened June 1
• Governor Announces Additional Sector Reopening Dates
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Case Report

May 25 - 31, 2020 Updates

• Parks & Recreation Community Center Fitness Floor and Dog Park Reopening Details
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Case Report
• Governor Announces Updates to Assisted Living Visitation, County Fairs, and more...
• Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts and Skatepark reopen May 27

May 18 - 24, 2020 Updates

• Parks & Recreation Reopening Timeline
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Case Report
• Memorial Day Health Reminders
• Worthington Memorial Day Recognition
• Indoor Dining Reopens at Area Restaurants
• State Announces Additional Reopening Protocols
• Swiminc Announces Closure of Worthington Pools for 2020 season
• Governor DeWine releases "Ohioans Protecting Ohioans Urgent Health Advisory"
• Worthington Libraries begins Phased Reopening
• Special This Week News Column about City Facility Reopenings by City Manager Matt Greeson

May 11 - 17, 2020 Updates

• Parks & Recreation Facility Program Update
• Governor Announces Reopening Dates for Daycares, Day Camps, Gyms and other facilities
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Report Published
• Staying Connected Check-In Service for Older Adults
• Daily COVID-19 Case Updates

May 4 - May 10, 2020Updates

• City of Worthington outlines Initial Reopening Plan
• Joint Announcement about the Postponement of 4th of July Community Activities
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Report Published
• Governor Announces Reopening Plan for Restaurants, Bars and Salons
• Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

April 27 - May 3, 2020 Updates

• Worthington Libraries Updates
• State Issues New "Stay Safe Ohio" Orders
• City of Worthington Drafting Reopening Plans
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Report Published
• Worthington Concerts on the Green Cancelled through June
• State of Ohio Revises Requirements for Face Coverings
• First Responders Share Appreciation for Donations

April 20 - April 26, 2020 Updates

• More City Boards and Commissions schedule Virtual Meetings
• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Report Published
• Salute to Volunteers for National Volunteers Week
• City of Worthington Proclamation of a State of Civil Emergency Extended
• Worthington Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
• View 4/20/2020 Worthington City Council COVID-19 Briefing
• Memorial Day Parade cancelled for May 25th 
• Schools will Remain Closed through the Rest of the Academic Year

April 13 - April 19, 2020 Updates

• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Report Published
• A video message from the Worthington Division of Fire & EMS
• Planning & Building is here to help - video
• State and National Mask Guidelines
• Messages of Thanks and Hope:
  • Message from the City Manager
  • Recognizing our Communications Technicians
  • Uplifting the Community with Music
  • Ohio’s Strive for Five Challenge
  • Greetings from the Griswold Center
• City Council meeting streaming
• Columbus Public Health Extends Emergency Declaration
• Worthington Arts Festival Cancelled for 2020

April 6 - 12, 2020 Updates

• Weekly Columbus/Worthington-Franklin County Report Published
• Help Keep our Parks Healthy and Safe -- Do’s and Don’ts
• Police Chief Robert Ware shares Thanks with our Community Heroes
• Virtual City Council meeting planned for Monday, April 13
• Worthington confirmed cases remain at six
• New State Health Order Updated
• Hyperion Materials and Technologies donates N95 masks to the Division of Fire
• In case you missed it... watch the April 6, 2020 City Council Meeting and COVID-19 situation update from Columbus Public Health
• CDC Face Covering Recommendation

March 30 - April 5, 2020 Updates

• Video Message from Parks & Recreation Director Darren Hurley
• Godown Dog Park Closes
• Virtual City Council Meeting planned for April 6, 2020
• State of Ohio issues new Stay at Home order through May 1
• Beware of Scams
• SuperGames Donates Face Shields for First Responders
• How to support local restaurants and businesses
• Parks facility closures include tennis courts, the skatepark and more
• Back to school date extended and Worthington cases updated

March 23 - 29, 2020 Updates

• Worthington statement about Stay at Home order and City Action to Declare a State of Emergency
• Worthington reports four confirmed COVID-19 cases
• Parks & Recreation Facilities closed - playgrounds, athletic fields, pickleball, basketball courts, parks restrooms
• School playgrounds, tracks and fields are closed
• Absentee voting period set through April 28
• Worthington reports first two confirmed COVID-19 cases
• Worthington Fire & EMS responders increase use of personal protective equipment
• Yard waste drop off service is closed
• Columbus Public Health case update

March 16 - March 22 Updates

• Stay at Home Order issued
• Ohio reports first COVID-19 related death
• Worthington Fire & EMS activates substation at Community Center
• State Orders updated to include more service-related businesses
• Columbus Public Health reports a second confirmed COVID-19 case
• Polls closed for public health emergency
• Worthington City Council meeting featuring update from Columbus Health Commissioner

March 12 - March 15, 2020 Updates

• State order closing bars and prohibition dining-in at restaurants
• City Council information for 3/16/2020 meeting
• Columbus Public Health reports first COVID-19 case in jurisdiction
• Columbus Public Health declares public health emergency
• Governor orders mass events cancelled and schools closed