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The latest coronavirus updates: May 12, 2020

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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.

9:08 PM
Major hospital systems in Northeast Ohio are strongly recommending patients wear a mask before showing up for their doctor's appointments and those visits postponed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More here.

8:34 PM
Restaurants across the state are preparing to serve customers in person as state orders restricting outdoor and dine in services will soon be lifted. More here.

8:03 PM
The City of Cleveland passed 1,000 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. More here.

7:21 PM
Hundreds of COVID-19 testing kits sent to Summit County Public Health by the state of Ohio were unusable and had to be sent back. More here.

7:17 PM
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is hosting another drive-thru distribution on Thurs., May 13 from 2-5 p.m., rain or shine, at the Muni Lot. More here.

5:57 PM
A new Washington Post poll has Gov. Mike DeWine topping all governors for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. More here.

5:28 PM
A statewide advocacy group is calling for all youths inside Cuyahoga County's Juvenile Detention Center to be tested for COVID-19 after three tested positive in the last week. More here.

5:17 PM
Catholic churches across Northeast Ohio announced when they will begin in person masses. More here.

5:16 PM
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is questioning the value and practicality of testing all residents in long-term care facilities in Ohio following a suggestion by President Trump that "all states should be." More here.

4:57 PM
Downtown Cleveland is even quieter than usual, and while apartment seekers are seeing some deals, a strong rental market means concessions for existing renters are limited. More here.

4:36 PM
Retail stores in Ohio opened for face-to-face business Tuesday with modifications like one-way aisles, distancing markers on the floor and hand sanitizing stations throughout the store. More here.

4:18 PM
A partnership of non-profits, businesses and elected officials in Lake County have teamed up to help feed children under the age of 18 in western Lake County. More here.

3:23 PM
New coronavirus cases in Ohio dipped over the last 24 hours as businesses in the state prepare to reopen. More here.

2:15 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Ohio’s pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program that will help families with children who have gone without meals due to school being closed. More here.

2:10 PM
Tattoo and massage parlors may reopen on May 15, says Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. More here.

1:54 PM
What was the Spanish Flu of 1918-19 like here in Cleveland? Many died. Businesses closed. Citizens socially distanced and wore masks. It should all sound very familiar. Listen to the latest COVID-216 podcast here.

1:45 PM
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton will give their briefing on the state's response to COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Watch it live here.

10:30 AM
Residents in Akron could soon take their beers beyond the patios and fencing of some downtown bars. As early as mid-June, Mayor Dan Horrigan could have an application in with the state for the city’s first designated outdoor refreshment area. More here.

9:40 AM
Beginning Monday May 18, the Lorain County Public Library will offer curbside pick-up at each of its six branch locations, allowing patrons to place materials on hold though the library’s catalog. More here.

8:40 AM
As the state gradually reopens, the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) has taken additional safety measures ahead in the anticipation of the gradual return of passengers. More here.

8:20 AM
Akron nursing home worker dies from COVID-19, family calls for more nursing home testing. More here.

8:06 AM
Dr. Anthony Fauci is expected to issue a warning to America about the dangers of lifting restrictions on non-essential businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. More here.

7:15 AM
Two prisons in Ohio have become two of the worst COVID-19 hot spots in the nation. The state, meanwhile, has halted the mass testing that detected the virus in more than 75% of the inmates in two Ohio prisons. More here.
6:30 AM
Ohio offering $500 liquor rebate as bars and restaurants restock their shelves. More here.
Ohio offering $500 liquor rebate as bars and restaurants restock their shelves. More here.

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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

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