Frequently Asked Questions

All Summit County restaurants were ordered to close on Sunday at 5:00 pm. One exception is made for those who already had an approved delivery or curbside service, like a drive-thru. Anyone wanting to offer curbside service has until 5:00 pm on Tuesday to work with the Health Department to be in compliance.

Summit County performs a thorough investigation of each case that is confirmed positive. At that time the Health Department contacts those who they believe are deemed high risk.

The incubation period for COVID-19 is 2-14 days.

Summit County Health Director Dr. Rich Bullough recommends that you self-monitor for symptoms and then enter the diagnosis system if symptoms do arise. 

Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Summit County will not be sending out daily press releases, but we will continue to share daily number updates on our website and social media.

Even though this is an emerging and troubling situation, HIPAA laws still apply. We have released all the information that can be made available while remaining compliant with federal regulations. Anyone warranting public health action has been contacted. 

• Relax. Think of this as a time to slow down and do the things you’ve been wanting to do, but haven’t found the time. Remember, mental health is important to overall health and keeps your immune system stronger.
• Enjoy the great outdoors. Go for a walk. Go on a bike ride. Take advantage of Summit County’s great trail system or other outdoor activities where you are not in close proximity to others.
• Watch videos to learn and practice new skills – examples include arts, electronics, musical instruments, home projects, cooking etc.
• Get creative with the food that sits in your cabinets and never gets eaten.
• Learn a new musical instrument, or practice the one you’ve already picked up.
• Read a book: The libraries may be closing, but with your library card you can still check out books online through the Libby by OverDrive app.
• Find your library and enter your library card and pin. The pin is typically the first four digits of your birthdate. If you need additional help, you can go to the individual library website for more information.
• The Henefer Remote Locker will remain active – go to www.thesummitcountylibrary.org for more information and to check out books from there.
• Learn and/or practice meditation.
• Work on spring cleaning. This can include ude cleaning and purging your drawers, cabinets, closets, rooms, or garage. Work outside to Harden your home against wildfire dangers – clean up leaves, grass and overgrowth.
• Work on school work with your young children.
• Use social media to communicate with friends and loved ones.
• Play video games.

• Keep a minimum distance of 6 feet from others when possible.
• Avoid crowds as much as possible.
• Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
• During a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible to further reduce your risk of being exposed.

Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected. (Source CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html)