It looked like a scene out of a zombie apocalypse movie.
The order was initially set to expire April 6, but extended to May 1 as COVID-19 continued to spread.
Some protesters carried American flags, others wore Donald Trump hats and one held a sign that said, “The Cure is Worse than the Virus.”
Few wore masks, even though the CDC and state officials had changed course and said everyone should wear a mask in public because science showed masks were one of the best ways to stop the spread of the virus.
DeWine, who said we were at “war” with the pandemic, repeatedly emphasized that Ohioans were in the fight together.
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Oakley Place invites family, friends to visit
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GREENVILLE On Feb. 24, Oakley Place, an Enlivant community, hosted its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic. This is the first step toward opening our doors for indoor visitation.
Visitors have been, and continue to come to Oakley Place every day.
“We missed our loved ones when COVID first hit. After a while, it was nice to visit outside on the porch. And we’ve been visiting inside since fall. But THIS is going to be FANTASTIC…” said Sandy Baker, Community Relations Manager.
“Resident personal apartment visitation is almost here. Our sister communities in other states are already doing it. With high immunization rates among our residents and proper protocols we be soon be able to do it too,” said Executive Director Nikki Nealeigh.