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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For information on COVID-19:
www.coronavirus.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Health Call Center
1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
Open 7 days/week, 9am – 8pm
Prior to coming to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment you will need to complete the Immunization Adult Health History-COVID form. If you are unable to print a form one will be provided upon your arrival.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
- Northeast Ohio Testing Sites
- 1/14/2022 - Update to COVID-19 Testing Site at Stark County Fairgrounds
For those who want to get tested at the temporary Stark County COVID testing site, no appointment is necessary at this time. However, those who have registered for an appointment will have an expedited visit. To get tested, enter the Stark County Fairgrounds at Gate A on Wertz Ave. NW. Testing will be available from 8am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday.
To register for an appointment for a faster visit, go to bit.ly/starkcountycovidtest.
- 1/11/2022 - New COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Stark County
Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, and the Ohio National Guard have partnered together, along with the Stark County Emergency Management Agency and local health departments, to open a temporary community COVID-19 testing site in Stark County. Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2022, members of the community (ages 2 and older) can schedule a time on weekdays to have a COVID test administered at the Stark County Fairgrounds. Testing will be provided by appointment only and available on a first come, first served basis. Those who arrive for a test must remain in their cars with a mask on. More information on where to go and how to access your results will be available after you schedule your appointment. To schedule an appointment to get tested, go to bit.ly/starkcountycovidtest. or you may call United Way 2-1-1 for assistance.
COVID-19 Epi Reports for Stark County
October 14, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
October 21, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
November 4, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
November 18, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
December 2, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
December 9, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
December 16, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
December 23, 2021 COVID-19 Epi Report
January 6, 2022 COVID-19 Epi Report
January 13, 2022 COVID-19 Epi Report
Non-COVID Epi Reports and Influenza Reports
Restart Stark
Operating responsibly during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Media Release from the Mayor and the Massillon City Health Department
Health Commissioner Announcements
- 3/4/2021 Announcement of The Massillon City Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine registration process. View the announcement.
- 3/3/2021 Announcement – Governor DeWine has outlined the individuals who are included in Phase1C and Phase 2 of Ohio’s vaccination plan. View more information
- 1/27/2021 Announcement of COVID-19 Vaccine online wait list information – View the announcement. Waitlist registration information.
- 1/12/2021 Announcement of COVID-19 Phase 1B Registration – View the announcement.
- 12/3/2020 Media Release – Due to Stark County moving to Public Emergency Level 4 – Purple of the Ohio Advisory system, the Massillon City Health Department building is closed. More information to Access our services. Please call (330) 830-1710 with questions or concerns.
- 12/3/2020 Media Release – Stark County has been elevated to Public Emergency Level 4 – Purple of the Ohio Advisory system. Information about guidance to all of the Stark County Health Departments.
- 10/31/2020 Media Release – Massillon City Schools return all Gorrell Elementary School students to remote learning beginning Monday, November 2nd, through Friday, November 13th, 2020. If you have any questions please contact the Massillon City Health Department, Nursing Division at (330) 830-1714. More Information on the media release.
- 10/20/2020 Media Release – The City of Massillon Halloween House Decorating Contest. Submit your picture by October 28th to email address: massillonhealthdept@massillonohio.gov
- COVID-19 Letter from the Health Commissioner to Faith Based Community – 8/5/2020
- Carta COVID-19 de la Comisionada de Salud a la Comunidad Religiosa
- Vital Statistics re-opening on May 19, 2020
- Garage sales during COVID-19 – 4/20/2020
- COVID-19 Guidance – 4/17/2020
- COVID-19 Letter from the Health Commissioner to Businesses and Residents – 3/31/2020
- COVID-19 Carta de la Comisionada de Sal – July ud a Empresas y Residentes – 3/31/2020
Emerging Issues
- 7/23/2020 UPDATE: Stark County Health Departments issue statement on the State of Ohio Mask/Face Covering Mandate – View the statement.
- Governor DeWine issued a Director’s Order for Facial Coverings throughout the State of Ohio on 7/23/2020 – View the order.
- Massillon City Board of Health adopts a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. See the resolution.
- Read about Governor DeWine’s Mask Order and Travel Advisory.
- 7/2/2020 UPDATE: FDA warns consumers of risk of methanol contamination in certain hand sanitizers. View more information.
- Coping with stress during a pandemic – View the information.
- Times of stress can lead to alcohol and substance abuse – Find help for these problems.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- www.coronavirus.ohio.gov
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet – Chinese
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet – English
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet – Spanish
- What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Coronavirus
- Lo que necesita saber sobre El Coronavirus de COVID-19