Muskingum EMA: Zero Confirmed Coronavirus Cases/4 Persons under Investigation

This is the latest update from the Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center. Please be
aware this situation is being followed consistently and is ever-changing.
• 0 Confirmed Cases
• 4 Persons Under Investigation (PUI): defined as individuals who have been tested for
COVID-19 and whose laboratory results are pending. These individuals have shown
symptoms of respiratory illness.
• 4 Negative PUI: defined as individuals who have tested negative for COVID-19 and for
whom no further follow up is needed.
• 2 Under Health Supervision: defined as individuals referred to the Ohio to Department
of Health for monitoring; includes travelers who have completed their self-monitoring
period. These individuals are not showing symptoms of illness.
The Muskingum County EMA Joint Information Center encourages residents to use trusted
sources of information such as www.zmchd.org. Stats are updated daily at 4:30 p.m.
at http://www.zmchd.org/coronavirus-disease.
Public inquiries should be directed to the ODH COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-
427-5634) or the ODH website at coronavirus.ohio.gov. The public hotline is available from 9:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Sunday.
Medical Recommendations
Bowling Lanes:Closed.
Churches: No face-to-face services and group activities.
Gyms: Closed

Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department (ZMCHD)
• Tests for COVID-19 must be ordered by a physician.
• If you have a fever, new cough, or shortness of breath, call ahead of time before
going in person to any healthcare provider. If you don’t have a family doctor, call
the Genesis NurseLine at (740) 455-4949.
• Birth/Death Records Services Closed: To prevent the spread of illness, walk-in services
for birth/death records will be closed beginning 3/17 until further notice. Apply online
(www.zmchd.org) by phone (740-454-9741) by mail (no charge for regular postage) or
by email (records@zmchd.org).