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The latest coronavirus updates: Sunday, March 22, 2020

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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.

8:37 PM
The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services issued an update for individuals who have attempted to apply for unemployment amid the business closures across the state caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. More here.

7:49 PM
A Strongsville man is staying positive through the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to shine a light with the help of anyone interested in participating in his event. More here.

6:59 PM
The Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) was notified Sunday of three new positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland residents, bringing the total confirmed cases in the city to 27. More here.

6:15 PM
Fifth Third Bank announced that it will be giving a special payment for up to $1,000 to employees providing essential banking services to customers during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. More here.

5:56 PM
The owners of Jordan’s Eatery, a restaurant located on Cleveland’s East Side, gave back to their community Sunday, providing free groceries to families amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has left many out of work. More here.

5:40 PM
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 at a senior living community in Akron. More here.

4:42 PM
Many churches have taken their services digital due to COVID-19 concerns, but Sunday, Mt. Zion Church in Oakwood Village tried something new —holding a drive-in service. More here.

2:54 PM

Gov. Mike DeWine announced day cares must now close unless under a temporary pandemic childcare license. More here.

2:37 PM

Gov. Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton sign a "Stay at Home" order to require Ohioans to stay home. More here.

2:10 PM
There are now 351 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health. More here.

2 PM

Gov. Mike DeWine gives an update about coronavirus cases in Ohio.

12:59 PM

A Fairview Park firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. More here.

12:05 AM

Carroll County confirms they have their first case of coronavirus. More here.

11:05 AM

A Beachwood mail carrier has tested positive for COVID-19. More here.

10:05 AM

Wright-Patterson Air Force base has their first confirmed case of COVID-19. More here.

9:33 AM

What really is "flattening the curve?" News 5's Jessi Schultz speaks with an expert to get that answer. More here.

8:54 AM

A local distillery is switching gears and making hand sanitizer. More here.

8:31 AM

A local shop is stepping up by sewing masks for hospital workers. More here.

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Additional Coronavirus information and resources:

Read our daily Coronavirus Live Blog for the latest updates and news on coronavirus.

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.

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.