Coronavirus in Ohio: Are you an essential employee?

Coronavirus in Ohio resources:

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — With Ohio’s stay-at-home order issued Sunday, many Ohioans may be wondering if they are allowed to leave their home and go to work.

DeWine said he used the Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines as to what industries and their employees are essential.

According to Homeland Security, the following industries are considered essential to the infrastructure of the country:

Additionally, DeWine’s stay-at-home order says the following are essential businesses:

Stores that sell groceries and medicine
Food, beverage, and licensed marijuana production and agriculture
Organizations that provide charitable and social services
Religious entities
Media
First Amendment protected speech
Gas stations and businesses needed for transportation
Financial and insurance institutions
Hardware and supply stores
Critical trades (building and construction tradesmen, plumbers, electricians, etc.)
Mail, post, shipping, logistics, delivery and pick-up services
Educational institutions
Laundry services
Restaurants for off-site consumption
Supplies to allow people to work from home — sales and manufacturing
Supplies for essential businesses and operations
Home-based care and services for adults, seniors, children, and/or people with developmental disabilities
Residential facilities and shelters
Professional services
Manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for critical products and industries
Critical labor union functions
Hotels and motels
Funeral services