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.
SATURDAY
9:29 PM
Some restaurants and bars in Northeast Ohio were successfully enforcing social distancing on their first weekend able to reopen outdoors while others struggled. More here.
9:19 PM
The Cleveland Department of Public Health was notified of 25 new positive COVID-19 test results in residents of the city, bringing the total to 1,133 confirmed cases in Cleveland. There have been a total of 41 fatalities. The new confirmed cases include males and females, whose ages range from under 12 years old to in their 70s.
8:44 PM
Cleveland Clinic health care workers who had been in New York City helping the understaffed health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic have returned home after four weeks of volunteer work. More here.
7:16 PM
A brewery and restaurant located in Avon has faced adversity throughout the coronavirus pandemic but has fought through it, using innovation and determination to remain open and in businesses. More here.
2:46 PM
Ohio reports 520 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, which is lower than the 21-day average of 566. More here.
12:08 PM
As more businesses start to open across northeast Ohio, the Cleveland Public Library is also planning its comeback. The library is launching a number of its popular programs and services - virtually. More here.
10:11 AM
Less than a day after reopening after having been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Cleveland Clothing Co. was burglarized by someone who broke into the store by throwing a brick through a window. More here.
9:53 AM
Survivors of COVID-19 faced the enemy and won the health battle. But now, they face the medical bills. 5 On Your Side Investigators are following survivors and what their financial costs will be. More here.
7:30 AM
Cleveland will get its next update on what used to be called the “UH Bike Share” program at some point in June, according to CycleHop, the company that runs the program. More here.
FRIDAY
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.
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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.
