Ohio Health Director Amy Acton Quits!

Ohio Health Director Amy Acton quits. Republicans forced her to resign.

As the month of June continues on, we have over 4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States. We have over 125,000 Americans who died from the coronavirus. There's no sign of this slowing down. Donald J. Trump vows to campaign despite the risk of infection increasing.

He said that he will no longer support any legislation that shuts down the economy. He doesn't take responsibility for his actions. He continuously blames Barack Obama and Joe Biden for his failure to stop the virus from spreading.

The coronavirus has killed nearly 1 million worldwide. Most of the deaths are happening in the United States. Thanks to the coronavirus, we have 45 million Americans out of work, global uncertainty, unrest due to the George Floyd tragedy and future that's bleak for everyone.

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Dr. Amy Acton, the Ohio Health Director who became a national figure in the junk food media resigned from her post today. The health advisor was harshly attacked by conservatives because of her actions.

Ohio governor Mike DeWine was one of the first governors to issue a mandatory state closure of large business and gatherings back in March. He credited Amy Acton for keeping the coronavirus infection rate down. The Republicans were complaining about her authority to close down businesses.

The country gave Dr. Amy Acton high marks for her handling of the coronavirus.

They challenged her and threatened to take away her authority. DeWine defended her and praised her for her no-nonsense response to the global pandemic.

Acton did not sugarcoat her response to the coronavirus.

She was praised by many for her reactions to the coronavirus.

During his daily coronavirus briefing, DeWine said Acton told him this week it was "time for her to step down."

How did @DrAmyActon convince Ohioans to stay home? We studied her daily briefings to find out. pic.twitter.com/gfCTtmJKHG

— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) May 5, 2020

She will stay in his administration as a chief health adviser, he said.

"She will continue to be able to serve the people of the state of Ohio in a very, very meaningful way, and continue to help me in a very meaningful way," DeWine said.

In her new role, Acton will continue to focus on the COVID-19 crisis, DeWine said, while advising on other health issues.

"Ohioans, you have saved lives. You have done this," Acton said during Thursday's briefing. "It is my honor to continue to work on this alongside you."

The health director also appeared in an animated parody of the "Laverne & Shirley" opening credits alongside DeWine. The animation, created by an Ohio freelance artist as a joke with friends, ended up going viral with over 1.2 million views on YouTube.

Acton was appointed health director in February 2019. She rose to prominence during the pandemic, often addressing the public during DeWine's briefings. She drew praise for her calm demeanor and the administration's swift, aggressive response to the coronavirus. But she was also the target of criticism as the state's lockdown stretched on

Protesters demonstrated in front of her home on several occasions in May, and Republican lawmakers have been working on legislation to limit the health director's authority. In ruling that the state's order closing gyms during the pandemic violated the Ohio Constitution, an Ohio judge wrote that Acton acted in an "impermissibly arbitrary, unreasonable, and oppressive manner."

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pretty much allowed Republicans walk over him and Amy Acton.

Lance Himes, the Ohio Department of Health's general counsel, will become interim director, DeWine said.

Here's things to remember about the coronavirus.

1. Wash your hands frequently
2. Do not touch your face (mouth, nose and eyes)
3. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands.
4. Keep a safe distance (at least 6 to 10 feet) from individuals.
5. If you're sick, please stay home.
6. There is no treatment or cure for the COVID-19.
7. Follow state and federal laws regarding this.
8. Do not hoard items like toilet paper, bread, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.
9. Use social media like Facebook Messenger, Meet, Google Duo, Skype or social media to connect.
10. COVID-19 can live on surfaces for more than 72 hours. Including steel, plastic and cardboard.
11. A pandemic has no timeline.
12. COVID-19 doesn't care about borders.
13. If you deliberately infect other individuals, food and first responders, you will be charged with crime.
14. If you have signs of bluish lips or face, inability to wake or stay awake, new confusion, persistent pain in the chest, trouble breathing or blood in cough, call 9-1-1.
15. Not all symptoms of COVID-19 are confirmed or denied. New issues keep showing up.

White extremists protest outside Acton's home.

The coronavirus doesn't care about your age, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, politics, economic or social standings. It doesn't care about anything. It's a living organism that causes mild symptoms that include: fever, sore throats, chills, respiratory issues, loss of taste or smell and other unknown symptoms. If you have a weak immune system or health issues, your risk increases.

Death does happen to at least 40% of those who are affected by COVID-19.

Healthy people can die from this.

If you need more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.