CLEVELAND — All of the updates on the coronavirus and the incredible impact it's having on our lives can be hard to keep up with. To help you keep up, we'll post this daily blog on our homepage. You can find all of our stories, and a map of Ohio cases, on our coronavirus page.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will not be holding his daily briefing on COVID-19 Friday at 2 p.m.
10:29 PM
Sandusky City Manager Eric Wobser said his city is bracing itself for the financial impact caused by Cedar Point delaying the start of its 2020 season. More here.
9:38 PM
The House of Representatives passed on Friday a $3 trillion stimulus bill, which would provide funding for state and local governments, and send a second $1,200 check to most American adults. More here.
9:37 PM
The number of people riding trains and buses in Cleveland still plummeting despite more folks heading back to work. RTA reports ridership is down 60%. The company continues to operate with suspended service routes, but it seems more people are investing in a new pair of wheels. More here.
9:02 PM
In a one-on-one conversation with News 5’s John Kosich, DeWine said he’s confident reopening with guidelines was the best solution for the state and that they will continue to monitor the situation very carefully as it progresses. More here.
8:11 PM
The Cleveland Department of Public Health was notified of 38 new confirmed COVID-19 test results in residents of the city, bringing the total to 1,108 confirmed cases in Cleveland. There have been 41 total fatalities to date. The new confirmed cases include males and females, whose ages range from less than three years old to in their 80s.
5:38 PM
Cuyahoga and Lake counties will be holding virtual job fairs in the coming weeks to help those impacted by the pandemic. More here.
5:20 PM
Northeast Ohio youth baseball leagues are coming up with plans to get back on fields after Gov. Mike DeWine gave the green light for limited contact sports to resume play on May 26. More here.
4:57 PM
Some businesses are adding a surcharge to your bill to cover the cost of extra personal protective equipment due to COVID-19. Places like dental offices, hair salons and barbershops may be adding this small surcharge to your bill. According to the Better Business Bureau, transparency is key. More here.
4:37 PM
As hair salons reopen across Ohio, this is what it might look like to get a hair cut now.
4:11 PM
Beloved West Side staple Joe's Deli reopens as Joe, the owner, recovers from COVID-19. More here.
3:26 PM
According to new data from the Ohio Department of Health, Cuyahoga County had the single largest increase in COVID-19 cases across the state over the last 24 hours. More here.
3:12 PM
As more businesses start to reopen across Ohio, leaders in Cuyahoga County are worried about how that will affect COVID-19 mitigation efforts. They’re urging people to be even more cautious as some restrictions are being lifted. More here.
2:10 PM
The Ohio Department of Health has reported 26,954 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4,791 hospitalizations and 1,581 deaths statewide.
2:00 PM
Bills are pouring in for people who could normally pay them but now can’t because they’re out of work. That means Debt collectors are calling. 5 On Your Side Investigators uncovered some surprising tactics going on right now and what you should do to protect yourself and rebound financially. More here.
11:31 AM
Since March, approximately 120,000 people in Cuyahoga County have filed for unemployment. At the same time, local companies are hiring thousands to fill positions in manufacturing, distribution and grocery stores. To help match job seekers with jobs, the county and the Mandel Foundation are partnering to fund a virtual job fair hosted by OhioMeansJobs. More here.
10:20 AM
Reopening for salons throughout Ohio is a delicate balance of incorporating intense safety protocol laid out by the state and rescheduling the clients that have had to cancel their appointments these past couple of months. More here.
9:45 AM
Cleveland, joining a growing list of other cities across the state, are now urging local and state governments to allow for street and sidewalk seating. More here.
9:15 AM
A perfect storm is brewing, as budget constraints and safety concerns put popular summer workforce programs in Cleveland at risk. More here.
8:00 AM
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health Department will give an update on its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch it live here.
7:40 AM
Restaurants, bars, personal services including hair salons and tattoo parlors open Friday. More here.
7:06 AM
Some people step up when times get tough. Like the team at Cleveland Pandemic Response, a mutual aid group that has been helping Clevelanders for the last three months, fielding requests from as far away as Australia. More here.
6:30 AM
Today is a big day for businesses in Ohio! Restaurants can open outdoor patios, salons, barbershops, tattoo shops, massage parlors and more have all been given the green light. More here.
TODAY IS A BIG DAY FOR OHIO BUSINESSES! pic.twitter.com/XW5JY1WxMu
— News 5 Cleveland (@WEWS) May 15, 2020
6:25 AM
After Gov. Mike DeWine postponed the release of his plan earlier this week, day care and child care centers around the state now know when they will be re-opening and under what conditions. Gov. DeWine announced Thursday that child care providers will be allowed to re-open on May 31 under a strict set of guidelines. Even if it continues to impact them financially, the owners of a South Euclid child care center believe a complete re-opening should not be considered as an option. More here.
Additional Coronavirus information and resources:
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Click here for a page with resources including a COVID-19 overview from the CDC, details on cases in Ohio, a timeline of Governor Mike DeWine's orders since the outbreak, coronavirus' impact on Northeast Ohio, and link to more information from the Ohio Department of Health, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, the CDC and the WHO.
See data visualizations showing the impact of coronavirus in Ohio, including county-by-county maps, charts showing the spread of the disease, and more.
The federal government has begun distributing $1,200 Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans to help relieve the economic burden caused by coronavirus. Click here for everything you need to know about checking the status and receiving these payments.
The CDC and the Ohio Department of Health are now recommending the use of cloth face coverings in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read more about the CDC's recommendation here. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a face mask from common household materials, without having to know how to sew.
View a global coronavirus tracker with data from Johns Hopkins University.
Here is everything you need to know about testing for coronavirus in Ohio.
Here's a list of things in Northeast Ohio closed due to coronavirus concerns
See complete coverage on our Coronavirus Continuing Coverage page.