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Watch again | Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announce reopening of several Ohio businesses and services

The Ohio Department of Health reports 26,357 cases of coronavirus, with 1,534 deaths; day-to-day cases, hospitalizations both up from Wednesday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton held a news conference in Columbus with the latest on the state's response to coronavirus on Thursday. 

Several key businesses and services were given the green light to reopen during the briefing. Here is the list:

  • Campgrounds – May 21
  • Horse Racing -- May 22
  • Gyms and Fitness Centers – May 26
  • Pools – May 26
  • Ohio BMV – May 26
  • Low-contact or non-contact sports -- May 26
  • Childcare – May 31
  • Day Camps – May 31

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Also on Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 26,357 cases of coronavirus, with 1,534 deaths. Day-to-day cases and hospitalizations were both up from Wednesday.

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You can watch Thursday's entire press conference below: 

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