Clark County moves polling location following Ohio coronavirus concerns

The Clark County Board of Elections will be moving one of its polling locations for the Tuesday Primary amid coronavirus concerns in the state. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

The Clark County Board of Elections will be moving one of its polling locations for the Tuesday Primary amid coronavirus concerns in the state. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

One Clark County polling location will be moved for Tuesday’s primary election.

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The change comes after a directive was sent from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to move polling places located in retirement or senior care facilities. The move is a response to concerns over the coronavirus spreading in Ohio.

The polling location that will be moved in Clark County is the one located at Fellows Terrace Apartments, 700 W. McCreight Ave., in Springfield. The new location will be at the National Trails Parks and Recreation District in Springfield at 1301 Mitchell Boulevard.

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Ohio has three confirmed cases of coronavirus.