Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important. This is a spot where facilities can find the latest health and safety tips and details on upcoming pop-up testing locations in Ohio.
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Ohio Food Processing Safety News
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December 4, 2020

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Contact Us:
Ohio Department of Agriculture
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614.728.6201
agri.ohio.gov
agrcommunications@agri.ohio.gov
Governor Mike DeWine
Lt. Governor Jon Husted
Director Dorothy Pelanda
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Special Safety Updates For Ohio
Food Processing Businesses
December 4, 2020
Keeping Ohio Fed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be providing regular outreach to share the latest health and safety tips and details on upcoming pop-up testing locations in Ohio. Please share and promote these resources with your staff.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Ohio is preparing to deploy the COVID-19 vaccine following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Our first shipments are expected in December. However, it will take time to obtain, distribute and administer the vaccine to ensure full protection. Until then, please help promote critical health and safety protocols to slow the spread. Click this link for printable posters and signs to promote these important reminders.
Pop Up Testing
Pop-up testing locations for the week can be found below. Please confirm pop-up testing details on the Ohio Coronavirus website. Interested in a pop-up testing location in your area? Please email us at AGRDirector@agri.ohio.gov.
12/05
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Kerruish Park
17218 Tarkington Ave.
Cleveland
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/05
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The Word Church
5900 Kinsman Rd.
Cleveland
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/06
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Summit County Public Health Building
1867 W Market St.
Akron
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1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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12/06
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Putnam County
Fairground
1490 South Agner St.
Ottawa
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noon - 4 p.m.
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12/06
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Summit County
Public Health
Building
1867 W. Market St.
Akron
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1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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12/06
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Putnam County
Fairground
1490 South Agner St.
Ottawa
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noon - 4 p.m.
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12/06
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Clark County
Fairgrounds
4401 South
Charleston Pike
Springfield
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12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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12/07
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PrimaryOne Health -Parsons
1905 Parsons Ave.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/07
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PrimaryOne Health-
West Broad
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/07
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University of
Northwestern Ohio
Event Center
1450 North Cable Rd.
Lima
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10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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12/08
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Athens County
Fairgrounds
286 W. Union
St.
Athens
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/08
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Fairfield County
Fairgrounds
157 E. Fair Ave.
Lancaster
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/08
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Union County
Fairgrounds
845 N. Main St.
Marysville
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/09
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Lucas County
Fairgrounds
1406 Key St.
Maumee
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11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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12/09
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Roger Young Park
711 South Front St.
Fremont
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/09
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Stark County
Fairgrounds
305 Wertz Ave.
NW
Canton
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9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
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12/09
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Bethesda Temple
3701 Salem Ave.
Dayton
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10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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12/10
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Pick'n Save Foods
113 Ironton Hills Dr.
Ironton
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11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/10
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Dorothy Day House
620 Belmont Ave.
Youngstown
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9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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12/10
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PrimaryOne Health-West Broad
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/10
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Williams County
Fairgrounds
619 E. Main St.
Montpelier
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noon - 5 p.m.
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12/11
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PrimaryOne Health-
Parsons
1905 Parsons Ave.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/11
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PrimaryOne Health-
West Broad
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/12
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Stephanie Tubbs
Jones Health
Center
13944 Euclid Ave.
East Cleveland
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/12
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Columbus Square
Shopping Center
5730 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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12/12
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Clinton County
Engineer's
Office
326 Fife Ave.
Wilmington
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/13
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The Village at
3060
3060 Durrell Ave.
Cincinnati
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11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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12/13
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Hamilton County
Sheriff's Office
Parking Lot
1000 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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12/13
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The Word
Church
5900 Kinsman Rd.
Cleveland
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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November 20, 2020
November 6, 2020

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Contact Us:
Ohio Department of Agriculture
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614.728.6201
agri.ohio.gov
agrcommunications@agri.ohio.gov
Governor Mike DeWine
Lt. Governor Jon Husted
Director Dorothy Pelanda
|
Special Safety Updates For Ohio
Food Processing Businesses
November 6, 2020
Keeping Ohio Fed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be providing regular outreach to share the latest health and safety tips and details on upcoming pop-up testing locations in Ohio. Please share and promote these resources with your staff.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders

Don't Let Up: Governor DeWine shared a new advertisement that has begun airing across Ohio to serve as a visual reminder of how quickly COVID-19 can domino out of control. Click on the photo above to see the video. Please continue to follow the guidelines in your place of business and your daily life and don't let up.
Pop Up Testing
Pop-up testing locations for the week can be found below. Please confirm pop-up testing details on the Ohio Coronavirus website. Interested in a pop-up testing location in your area? Please email us at AGRDirector@agri.ohio.gov.
11/07
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Huber Park
1640 Davidson Dr.
Reynoldsburg
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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11/07
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Pick'n Save Foods
1113 Ironton Hills Dr.
Ironton
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/08
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Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Parking Lot
1000 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/09
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Sacred Heart
Church
209 W. Lake Ave.
New Carlisle
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2 - 6 p.m.
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11/09
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Yoctangee Park -
City Pool Parking Lot
Mill St. Entrance
Chillicothe
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/10
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Union County
Health Department
940 London Ave.
Marysville
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/10
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Montgomery County
Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Rd.
Dayton
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12 - 5:30 p.m.
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11/11
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Marietta College PA
Parking Lot 208
Third St.
Marietta
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/12
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St. Edward's Church
240 Tod Ln.
Youngstown
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/12
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PrimaryOne Health
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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11/13
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Molly Caren
Agricultural Center
135 OH-38
London
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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11/13
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Ottawa County
Fairgrounds
7870 OH-163
Oak Harbor
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1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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11/14
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Grove City Church
of the Nazarene
4770 Hoover Rd.
Grove City
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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11/14
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Bridgegate Community School
4060 Sullivant Ave.
Columbus
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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11/15
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Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Parking Lot
1000 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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11/15
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Kent State
University Ballroom
1075 Risman Dr.
Kent
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12 - 6 p.m.
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