The state of Ohio public health advisory map shows that Ashland County has moved into the Red level 3 category, which means there is very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in the county.
Ashland is one of 5 counties this week to move to level 3 and a total of 9 counties in Ohio are in the Red level 3 category.
Richland County for the 2nd week in a row, remains in the orange level 2 risk, which shows increased exposure and spread of the virus.