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The latest coronavirus updates: Sunday, May 17, 2020

Cleveland
Posted at 8:24 AM, May 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-18 06:24:27-04

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.

11:00 PM
After having to close its doors in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salaam Clinic of Cleveland is preparing to reopen and serve those in need. More here.

10:29 PM
Some Ohio moms are choosing to give birth at home over hospitals during the pandemic. More here.

10:08 PM
Nordonia High School is using a drive-in theatre to create a graduation ceremony for its seniors. More here.

8:53 PM
After photos of people packed together on the restaurant’s patio were taken and the manager confirmed it was working to reduce the number of customers there, Lago East Bank said the photos were not an accurate representation of the precautions it has taken against the spread of COVID-19, that it is still able to provide a safe environment for customers and that it does not believe the responsibility to “control” guests falls on the restaurant. More here.

8:23 PM
The Cleveland Department of Public Health was notified of 35 new confirmed COVID-19 test results in residents of the city, bringing the total to 1,168 confirmed cases in Cleveland. There have been 41 total fatalities to date. The new confirmed cases include males and females whose ages range from in their 20s to in their 80s.

7:51 PM
While some industries have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic, a local boat shop has seen a surge in sales and customers as Ohioans plan for a socially distanced summer. More here.

7:47 PM
A dog training center set to host its grand opening had to get creative amid the coronavirus pandemic. More here.

6:04 PM
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said officials will do “whatever we have to do” to enforce social distancing and other protective measures if bars and restaurants fail to restrain crowds as the state eases coronavirus measures. More here.

5:33 PM
An organization aimed at providing fun activities and adventures for children living with life-threatening illnesses got creative during the coronavirus pandemic and brought a smile to the faces of several Northeast Ohio families with a little help from a beloved Cleveland mascot. More here.

3:08 PM
As cases in Ohio remain steady, Summit County reports more than 1,000 total cases on Sunday. More here.

9:26 AM
This Thursday, campgrounds in Ohio are allowed to reopen. But before they welcome campers, they have to make sure they’re following the state’s COVID-19 safety guidelines. More here.

8:19 AM
The City of Cleveland has started sending employees door-to-door to help educate residents about ways to reduce the spread of coronavirus in areas with multiple cases. 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.