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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Media Announcements

To keep the news media and public informed on the status of the COVID-19 outbreak and impact on Cincinnati Children’s, the media team is posting information updates for news outlets as new details are available. All statements will be date stamped and archived on this page for easy media reference. Please check back frequently for updates as new information becomes available.

Friday, April 09, 2021 Cincinnati Children’s Doctor to Speak before President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Taskforce about Vaccine Access for People with Disabilities

Kara Ayers, PhD, to speak before the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force about her team’s national efforts to help people with disabilities gain access to the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Cincinnati Children’s launches Vaccine Resources site to share facts, answer questions, and bust myths

The site is also intended to be a resource for community physicians and other medical providers who work closely with parents to ensure the health of children.

Thursday, February 25, 2021 Cincinnati Children’s and St. Joseph Home Collaborate to Vaccinate Vulnerable Residents with Complex Disabilities

The hospital recently delivered vaccine, comfort, and hope to adult residents of St. Joseph Home, a nonprofit that provides support systems for people with complex disabilities.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Gives First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Employees have been classified into phases based on their day-to-day job functions, risk of uncontrolled exposure to COVID-19, and essential service they provide to patients, families and the medical center.

Monday, November 23, 2020 PEDSnet Report in JAMA Pediatrics Details How SARS-CoV-2 Has Affected Children

An analysis of 135,000+ medical records, co-authored by experts at Cincinnati Children’s shows that the novel coronavirus hits hardest among teens, children with diabetes or cancer, lower-income families, and Black, Latinx and Asian groups.

Tuesday, November 03, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s seeks volunteers for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial

The medical center is reaching out to first responders, people 65 or older, Blacks and Hispanics to ensure inclusion of those at higher risk of contracting the disease or becoming seriously ill.

Friday, October 30, 2020 New Ways to Give to Patients during the Holidays at Cincinnati Children’s

The Holiday Bundle Campaign provides online options to give since the hospital is not accepting in-person donations this year due to COVID-19.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s, Hamilton County Job & Family Services and Cincinnati Public Schools Create New Campaign to Increase Safety Net for Children

The goal of Safe and Sound @ Home Cincinnati is to raise awareness about parenting support and resources available to those in the community who may be struggling.

Wednesday, August 05, 2020 Feeling Anxious About Our Troubled Times? This App May Help

Designed for use by people aged 13 and above, this artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chat bot engages in conversations with users, serving as a digital mental health coach. 

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Slowing Down a ‘Helper’ Cell May Someday Make Vaccines More Effective for Seniors

A surprising new concept for boosting the power of flu vaccines might also boost future COVID-19 vaccines.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s HLH Research Points to Treatment for COVID-19 Cytokine Storms

A transgenic mouse developed at Cincinnati Children’s to model the deadly childhood immune disease HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) may play a key role in saving lives during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Cincinnati Children's Launches Six COVID-19 Research Projects

The projects, funded internally, will focus on developing vaccine nanoparticles, studying how the virus affects heart tissue, an artificial intelligence data analysis tool, and how COVID-19 affects foster youth, ADHD, and sickle cell disease.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Local Musicians Perform Song Together to Lift Spirits

When Cincinnati Children's asked local musicians to collaborate for an uplifting project to make patients, families and employees feel good during an uncertain time, dozens of them pulled through.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 COVID-19 Prompts New Home Test for Kids with Organ Transplants

Prompted by COVID-19 clinic closures, scientists developed the mail-in test so medically vulnerable patients can receive regular testing without the need for clinical visits.

Tuesday, May 05, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Testing Candidate Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 infection

Cincinnati Children’s is one of four sites in the U.S. participating in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the BNT162 vaccine program to prevent COVID-19.

Monday, May 04, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Begins a Phased Approach to Reopening

With the safety of our patients, families, employees and visitors being our top priority, we have begun a coordinated and comprehensive process to responsibly and gradually re-open.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Prepares for Financial Impact of COVID-19 While Protecting Jobs

In response to the financial impact of COVID-19, senior executives will take temporary pay cuts and merit raises will not be implemented for any employees in the upcoming Fiscal Year.

Thursday, April 02, 2020 Cincinnati Children's Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

In accordance with CDC and public health guidance, following the diagnosis of an employee, we conduct a contact investigation.

Thursday, April 02, 2020 Anderson Urgent Care at Cincinnati Children’s Temporarily Closing

This closure is expected to remain in effect at least through the month of April. It will re-open early if volumes and acuity trends suggest there is a need.

Thursday, April 02, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Website Launches New Section for Online Resources to Help Families

Cincinnati Children’s website has a new section with online resources to help families adapt to the disruptions and challenges caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Accepting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations

We are accepting donations of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at this time. All donated items must be unopened, unused, and latex-free.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Telehealth at Cincinnati Children’s During Covid-19 Pandemic

Cincinnati Children’s is now providing video visits for families who are concerned that a child might be showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Parent, Visitor, Employee Screening Taking Place at Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati Children’s will start screening parents, visitors and employees before they enter patient-care areas at Burnet Campus on Wednesday, March 25.

Monday, March 23, 2020 Some Neighborhood Locations for Cincinnati Children’s Are Closing

Out of an abundance of caution and significantly decreasing volumes, three Cincinnati Children's locations will close.

Friday, March 20, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Covid-19 Testing Update

For patients, testing has been prioritized according to guidelines set by the CDC and other public health authorities.

Friday, March 20, 2020 Cartoon Helps Teach Kids How to Wash Hands

Teaching children simple techniques for staying safe can help empower them to do something important to protect themselves and their family.

Friday, March 20, 2020 Cincinnati Walks for Kids Becomes a Virtual Event

Cincinnati Children’s largest community fundraiser, Cincinnati Walks for Kids, is now a virtual event.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute Delivers Meals to Norwood School Children

Employees dropped off 600 “Fit-Kits” full of non-perishable food to Norwood High School. Each kit can feed a family of four a healthy, nutritious meal.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 Reminder to Sign Your Child Up for Ohio Program That Sends Free Books to Your Home

With libraries closed due to COVID-19, here’s a reminder to parents to sign up for the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL) in Hamilton County.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute to Deliver Meals to Local School Children

Employees with the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s are helping out school children in need of meals in Greater Cincinnati.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Cincinnati Children’s Stands at the Ready to Help With the Search for Treatments and a Vaccine

The Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit (VTEU) at Emory University has been activated to join a 20-site National Institutes of Health clinical trial.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Research Activities Adjusting To Pandemic Restrictions

Research leaders at Cincinnati Children’s are working carefully to restructure the conduct of ongoing research to minimize exposure to personnel.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 New Backup Child Care and Adult Care Options at Cincinnati Children’s to Help Employees

Cincinnati Children’s is working with Care@Work by Care.com to provide access to backup care options.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Cincinnati Children's Updates: Appointment Cancellations and Testing

Many appointments at Cincinnati Children’s are being cancelled to enable social distancing and keep everyone safe.

Monday, March 16, 2020 Cincinnati Children's Postponing and Rescheduling All Elective Surgeries

The decision was made with guidance from the Surgeon General, the American College of Surgeons and Governor DeWine’s office.

Saturday, March 14, 2020 New Visitor Guidelines

For the safety of our patients, we are implementing a new visitor guideline, effective Monday, March 16.

Friday, March 13, 2020 Key Partner of Cincinnati Children's Tests Positive for COVID-19

We can confirm that an employee of a key partner organization of Cincinnati Children’s has tested positive for COVID-19.

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