DeWine extends statewide curfew until Jan. 30

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A statewide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night has been extended until Jan. 30, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday.

The curfew was supposed to end on Jan. 23 but DeWine said it will not due to where the numbers are in terms of the total amount of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, according to our affiliate 10TV in Columbus..

DeWine said Thursday the numbers have to come down before it can be lifted but he did not provide an official timeline or date for the extension.

He said health officials are balancing to make sure people can make a living and not letting the virus get out of control.

“As Governor, I have to try to keep this virus down. At the same time, we’re getting the vaccines out as quickly as we can,” DeWine said.

The curfew, which started in November and has been extended before, does not apply to anyone going to and from work or someone in need of medical care.

The curfew is also not intended to stop anyone from getting groceries or going to the pharmacy.

Picking up carry-out or a drive-thru meal and ordering for delivery is permitted under the curfew, but serving food and drink within a bar or restaurant must cease by 10 p.m.

The original order can be read here.

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