Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Confirmed Cases in Butler County: 43
Deaths in Butler County: 1
Confirmed cases and deaths as of  4/1/20, 2:15 PM
CLASS A Communicable Disease Reporting: 1-877-774-4636. 
Butler County Case Report 3.30.20
ODH News Releases and Public Health Orders 

If you are a long term care facility or other healthcare facility in need of PPE, please complete this survey from the EMA: PPE Survey

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COVID-19 Media Update

Medical Director Issues Plea to STAY AT HOME, press release 3.31.20
Link to Butler County Board of Commissioners press conference, 3.27.20
Link to download the press conference, 3.27.20 

Beginning March 19th, 2020 we will not be granting press interviews until further notice while we respond to the COVID-19 situation.  We will be updating our website with current confirmed cases on a daily basis around 2:30PM each day. We will report total number of positive COVID cases in all of Butler County only. Epidemiology Reports are released on Mondays and Thursdays. Situation Reports are released daily and available on our Novel Coronavirus webpage. 

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Butler County EOC  PPE Survey for 1-7 Day Needs

Take the Survey Here: PPE Survey
This assessment is designated for Fire/EMS, Law Enforcement Agencies, and healthcare agencies. Identify your department's SHORT TERM NEEDS (1-7 Days).

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Stay at Home Order: COVID-19

Director's Stay at Home Order Effective: 11:59 PM on Monday, March 23 - April 6, 2020
Stay at Home FAQ
Stay at Home FAQ (Español)

PRESS RELEASE, 4.1.20: Who Determines an Essential Business in Butler County? 
Public Health is charged with enforcement of portions of the Governors orders. If you know of persons or others not following his most recent orders, please let us know via our Contact Us option.
Please be specific with the name and address of the facility and date and time they were operating, and what they were doing. If you would like to be contacted regarding this complaint please state so and leave your name and contact information.

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Changes to In-Person Services

As we respond to the Coronavirus/COVID-19:
1. The VACCINE CLINIC is closed until further notice.
2. DEATH CERTIFICATES and HEALTH RELEASES  are APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call: 513-863-1770.
3. BIRTH CERTIFICATES  can be ordered online via VitalChek or by phone using Hamilton City Health Department at 513-785-7094 or Middletown City Health Department  at 513-425-7851. 
4. PLUMBING  PERMITS and FOOD SERVICE APPLICATIONS will only be accepted via U.S. Mail.
5. PLUMBING INSPECTIONS will be scheduled for NEXT DAY, and only for new construction sites (no in-home inspections).

 We are experiencing a high call volume due to the COVID-19 response. If you are unable to speak with someone, leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

PLEASE NOTE:  NO TEST KITS OR PPE ARE STORED AT THIS FACILITY.

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How Healthy is Butler County? Take Our Survey!

We want to know how healthy you think Butler County is. What health needs do you see in our community? Are they preventable?

We want to hear from you. Click the read more link and take our short survey today!

Community feedback will help the local health departments and partners in Butler County collect information to complete the 2019 Community Health Assessment.

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Influenza (Flu)

Fight flu this season by getting your flu vaccine and encouraging others to protect themselves and their loved ones by doing the same. 

Ohio Weekly Flu Hospitalizations Continue to Rise: Ohio Department of Health Press Release
Sick with the Flu? Know What to Do!
Flu Guide for Parents
Fight the Flu 
Butler County Flu Report: 3.15.2020 - 3.21.2020

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Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared for Severe Weather! 

Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Severe weather can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding, and winter storms associated with freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds.

Understand the type of hazardous weather that affects you and your family where you live:
Tornadoes
Floods
Thunderstorms & Lightning
Make a Family Emergency Plan
Be Informed About Emergency Alerts

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