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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. MET-CMH-005	Board of Health Resolution No. 20-09Resolution No. 20-09 (Public Health Emergency: Delegation of Authority to the Health Commissioner)	Board of Health of the City of Columbus	City of Columbus and City of Worthington, OhioCity	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Emergency declarationOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-015	Board of Pharmacy compilation, 'COVID-19 Response Efforts' (updated Oct. 6, 2025): rescinded and continuing COVID-19 waivers, resolutions and emergency rules with issue and rescission datesCOVID-19 Response Efforts: Rescinded COVID-19 Waivers and Guidance; COVID-19 Immunization Waivers; COVID-19 Waivers and Resolutions for…	State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy	State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy; State levelSector regulator	Oct. 6, 2025		Health care ordersSupply chainOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-063	Commission order that casinos comply with the ODH directive on large gatherings (closure of Ohio's four casinos and seven racinos from March 13-14, 2020) and 'Responsible Restart Ohio - Gaming Facilities Remain Closed' (May 2020); reopening June 19, 2020Casino and racino closure, March 2020 to June 19, 2020	Ohio Casino Control Commission; Ohio Lottery Commission (racinos)	OhioSector regulator	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureGathering cap	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-075	Ohio Turnpike travel advisory, Mar. 15, 2020 5:03 p.m.: 'In accordance with state's order, food concession operators in all Ohio Turnpike service plazas are immediately moving to carryout only sales. Tables and chairs within food courts will be removed from service'Travel Advisory - Service plaza food concessions carryout only under State order	Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission	Ohio (Ohio Turnpike service plazas, 241 miles across northern Ohio)State	Mar. 15, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closure	Primary source read
Ex. OH-004	Director's Order Limiting the Sale of Food and Beverages, Liquor, Beer and Wine to Carry-out and Delivery OnlyIn Re: Order Limiting the Sale of Food and Beverages, Liquor, Beer and Wine to Carry-out and Delivery Only	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 15, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureAlcohol and bars	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CLE-002	City of Cleveland Buildings Closed to the Public, Will Offer Limited Services (COVID-19 Update, Mar. 16, 2020)City of Cleveland Buildings Closed to the Public, Will Offer Limited Services	Mayor Frank G. Jackson (administrative order under the Proclamation of Civil Emergency)	City of Cleveland, OhioCity	Mar. 16, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Telework mandateGathering capCourts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-007	Health Commissioner's Order (Salad Bars and Buffets)Health Commissioner's Order: All salad bars and buffets in food service operations and retail food establishments be closed	Mysheika W. Roberts, MD, MPH, Health Commissioner, Columbus Board of Health (Columbus Public Health)	City of Columbus and City of Worthington, OhioCity	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. OH-006	Amended Director's Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings and the Closure of Venues in the State of OhioIn Re: Amended Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings and the Closure of Venues in the State of Ohio	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureGathering capEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CLE-008	County Executive announcement of Mar. 19, 2020: suspension of tax foreclosure action, delinquent contracts and Sheriff sales for at least 60 days; County buildings closed to the public (site-wide notice)NEWS: County Executive Announces Suspension of Foreclosure Action and Delinquent Contracts in Cuyahoga County	County Executive Armond Budish; Cuyahoga County Treasurer	Cuyahoga County, OhioCounty	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Courts and public officesOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CMH-032	COTA fare suspension and rear-door boarding (Mar. 19, 2020) and focused service reductions (Mar. 16-23, 2020), as described in COTA's release 'COTA will return to fares beginning January 11' (Dec. 2020)COTA Will Return to Fares Beginning January 11	Central Ohio Transit Authority	COTA service area (Franklin County and portions of adjoining counties)Sector regulator	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Capacity limitTravel and quarantineOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-008	Director's Order closing hair salons, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, body piercing locations and massage therapy locationsDirector's Order to Cease Business Operation at Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Body Piercing Locations…	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closure	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-055	Executive Order 2020-05DEmergency Medicaid telehealth rules (Ohio Department of Medicaid)	Governor Mike DeWine	OhioState	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Other	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CMH-008	Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency (Second General Order), No. 20MS000159Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. OH-055	Bulletin 2020-03Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio Employees	Jillian Froment, Director and Superintendent of Insurance, Ohio Department of Insurance	OhioSector regulator	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Workplace rulesOther	Primary source read
Ex. SEC-13-075	ODI Bulletin 2020-03Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio Employees (60-day premium grace period; continuation of coverage for employees with reduced…	Ohio Department of Insurance (Director Jillian Froment)	OhioSector regulator	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Workplace rulesOther	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. OH-053	Director's Orders of March 21, 2020 closing older adult day care services and senior centers, prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings, and closing family entertainment centers and internet cafesDirector's Orders of March 21, 2020 (three orders)	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 21, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureHealth care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-24-009	Governor's COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020 (announcing the Director's Orders closing older adult day care services and senior centers and prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings)COVID-19 Update: March 21, 2020	Governor Mike DeWine (COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020, announcing the Director of Health's orders)	OhioState	Mar. 21, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureHealth care orders	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CIN-040	TANK service reduction to Sunday schedules, fare suspension, express-route suspension and rear-door boarding (effective Mar. 23, 2020)Bus routes go to 'Sunday schedule' every day	Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) (announced Mar. 20, 2020; reported by the City of Covington)	Northern Kentucky (Kenton, Boone and Campbell Counties; TANK service area)County	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureTravel and quarantine	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CLE-059	Resolution No. 346-2020 (emergency resolution)An emergency resolution directing the Housing Division of the Cleveland Municipal Court to immediately suspend or delay, for at least 60…	Cleveland City Council (Council Members Kelley and Brancatelli)	City of Cleveland, OhioCity	Mar. 23, 2020	2020 Q2	Courts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-009	Order 2020-EO-010, Closure of Hilliard Municipal BuildingOrder: Closure of Hilliard Municipal Building	Michelle L. Crandall, City Manager (Emergency Management Director under Ord. 20-10)	City of Hilliard, Ohio (Franklin County)City	Mar. 23, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureTelework mandateCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. OH-011	Ohio Director's Stay at Home Order (Mar. 22, 2020) secs. 12(k), 15Director's Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity	Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 22, 2020	2020 Q2	Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. SEC-14-027	Director's Stay at Home OrderDirector's Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity	Amy Acton, M.D., Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 22, 2020	2020 Q2	Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. SEC-16-080	Director's Stay at Home OrderDirector's Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity	Amy Acton, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Ohio Department of Health	OhioState	Mar. 22, 2020	2020 Q2	Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering cap	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-075	Bulletin 2020-06Coverage for Individuals with Expired Driver Licenses	Superintendent of Insurance	Ohio; Department of InsuranceSector regulator	Mar. 24, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Courts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. ECO-B-125	Director's Order to close all child care facilities except Temporary Pandemic Child Care (Mar. 24, 2020)Closure of facilities providing child care services, with Temporary Pandemic Child Care exception	Ohio Department of Health (Director Amy Acton)	OhioState	Mar. 24, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureSchools and child care	Confirmed from a secondary source

Board of Health of the City of Columbus, Board of Health Resolution No. 20-09 (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-005)
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Board of Pharmacy compilation, 'COVID-19 Response Efforts' (updated Oct. 6, 2025): rescinded and continuing COVID-19 waivers, resolutions and emergency rules with issue and rescission dates (Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-015)
Ohio Casino Control Commission; Ohio Lottery Commission (racinos), Commission order that casinos comply with the ODH directive on large gatherings (closure of Ohio's four casinos and seven racinos from March 13-14, 2020) and 'Responsible Restart Ohio - Gaming Facilities Remain Closed' (May 2020); reopening June 19, 2020 (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. OH-063)
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, Ohio Turnpike travel advisory, Mar. 15, 2020 5:03 p.m.: 'In accordance with state's order, food concession operators in all Ohio Turnpike service plazas are immediately moving to carryout only sales. Tables and chairs within food courts will be removed from service' (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-075)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order Limiting the Sale of Food and Beverages, Liquor, Beer and Wine to Carry-out and Delivery Only (Mar. 15, 2020) (Ex. OH-004)
Mayor Frank G. Jackson (administrative order under the Proclamation of Civil Emergency), City of Cleveland Buildings Closed to the Public, Will Offer Limited Services (COVID-19 Update, Mar. 16, 2020) (Ex. MET-CLE-002)
Mysheika W. Roberts, MD, MPH, Health Commissioner, Columbus Board of Health (Columbus Public Health), Health Commissioner's Order (Salad Bars and Buffets) (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-007)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Amended Director's Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings and the Closure of Venues in the State of Ohio (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. OH-006)
County Executive Armond Budish; Cuyahoga County Treasurer, County Executive announcement of Mar. 19, 2020: suspension of tax foreclosure action, delinquent contracts and Sheriff sales for at least 60 days; County buildings closed to the public (site-wide notice) (Ex. MET-CLE-008)
Central Ohio Transit Authority, COTA fare suspension and rear-door boarding (Mar. 19, 2020) and focused service reductions (Mar. 16-23, 2020), as described in COTA's release 'COTA will return to fares beginning January 11' (Dec. 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-032)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Order closing hair salons, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, body piercing locations and massage therapy locations (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. OH-008)
Governor Mike DeWine, Executive Order 2020-05D (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. SEC-02-055)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency (Second General Order), No. 20MS000159 (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-008)
Jillian Froment, Director and Superintendent of Insurance, Ohio Department of Insurance, Bulletin 2020-03 (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. OH-055)
Ohio Department of Insurance (Director Jillian Froment), ODI Bulletin 2020-03 (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-075)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Orders of March 21, 2020 closing older adult day care services and senior centers, prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings, and closing family entertainment centers and internet cafes (Mar. 21, 2020) (Ex. OH-053)
Governor Mike DeWine (COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020, announcing the Director of Health's orders), Governor's COVID-19 Update of March 21, 2020 (announcing the Director's Orders closing older adult day care services and senior centers and prohibiting adult day support and vocational habilitation services in congregate settings) (Mar. 21, 2020) (Ex. SEC-24-009)
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) (announced Mar. 20, 2020; reported by the City of Covington), TANK service reduction to Sunday schedules, fare suspension, express-route suspension and rear-door boarding (effective Mar. 23, 2020) (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. MET-CIN-040)
Cleveland City Council (Council Members Kelley and Brancatelli), Resolution No. 346-2020 (emergency resolution) (Mar. 23, 2020) (Ex. MET-CLE-059)
Michelle L. Crandall, City Manager (Emergency Management Director under Ord. 20-10), Order 2020-EO-010, Closure of Hilliard Municipal Building (Mar. 23, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-009)
Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Director's Stay at Home Order (Mar. 22, 2020) secs. 12(k), 15 (Ex. OH-011)
Amy Acton, M.D., Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Stay at Home Order (Mar. 22, 2020) (Ex. SEC-14-027)
Amy Acton, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Ohio Department of Health, Director's Stay at Home Order (Mar. 22, 2020) (Ex. SEC-16-080)
Superintendent of Insurance, Bulletin 2020-06 (Mar. 24, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-075)
Ohio Department of Health (Director Amy Acton), Director's Order to close all child care facilities except Temporary Pandemic Child Care (Mar. 24, 2020) (Ex. ECO-B-125)

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