We recently exceeded 50,000 followers on Twitter. We started the month of March with approximately 10,000 followers. As we reflect on what the past month has brought us, we want to express our gratitude…

…We’re grateful for Dr. Amy Acton, Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and all of those in leadership positions making the hard, but important decisions that are keeping us safe…

…We’re grateful for our staff on both the state and local level, many of whom haven’t had a day off in over a month. The Ohio public health professionals are dedicated public servants who work hard every day and we’re so thankful for them…

…We’re grateful for the doctors, nurses, medical personnel, and essential employees who are on the front lines of combating COVID-19, helping to keep us safe, and making sure that life can retain some form of normalcy. You are all so very appreciated…

…We’re grateful for the private businesses, industry, scientists, and researchers in Ohio who are leading the way in innovation. We also want to thank every business who is treating their employees with respect and is following the guidelines we’ve put in place…

…Finally, we’re grateful for you. Every single one of you who follows our advice to practice social distancing. Those who are being kind to others. Every person who understands the stakes of this crisis and continues to make sacrifices for the common good…

… Public health has always been vital, but it is now at the forefront of our daily lives. Because of you, we are making a real difference. We are saving lives. These are trying times. We know it is hard. But we’re going to get through this…

…Our mission has always been this: to protect and improve the health of all Ohioans. The hard work is just getting started, but we know with all of you with us, we can do this…

…From the bottom of our hearts, we say thank you. Thank you for being a part of this. We are Ohioans. We are buckeyes. We are strong. We are all #InThisTogetherOhio.