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The latest coronavirus updates: Saturday, May 2, 2020

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The latest news and updates about the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having across Northeast Ohio:

9:25 PM
Tenants of the Grandview Pointe Apartments said concerns of property neglect, unfair treatment and threats of eviction from management fueled a protest Saturday afternoon. More here.

9:09 PM
Despite uncertainty, one salon owner has started planning for her businesses eventual reopening. More here.

3:27 PM
As more testing becomes available across the state of Ohio, positive COVID-19 cases continue to gradually rise, surpassing 19,000 cases statewide. More here.

12:03 PM
The city of Green has canceled events planned in May and June due to COVID-19 concerns. More here.

11:31 AM
A Northeast Ohio man who fought for our country just faced another battle after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. More here.

10:46 AM
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a hold on milestone moments in high school seniors’ lives, Cuyahoga Falls High School has planned a unique graduation experience in lieu of a traditional ceremony while keeping students and families safe from the virus. More here.

10:18 AM
Cleveland Public Library is implementing millions of dollars worth of budget cuts as it faces a decrease in state funding and tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More here.

9:59 AM
After planning to reopen on Saturday following the expiration of Gov. Mike DeWine’s original stay at home order, the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton has reversed its decision based on the new Stay Safe Ohio order that went into effect Friday evening. 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.