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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will not hold his daily briefing with Dr. Amy Acton and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Wednesday.
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A company in Medina is taking action during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only keeping its own business afloat, but also helping out Ohio's craft breweries and Lake Erie. More here.
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Northeast Ohio health leaders report there is a wide variety of reasons why the state continues to lag behind other states when it comes to COVID-19 testing rates. More here.
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A coronavirus survivor is headed home after spending 57 days in the hospital. More here.
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A multi-phase program rolling out next week will help relaunch the tourism and hospitality industry in Northeast Ohio. More here.
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Cleveland's Fourth of July fireworks are moving to September due to COVID-19 concerns. More here.
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The Ohio Department of Health reported 433 new cases of novel coronavirus Wednesday afternoon, which is lower than the 21-day average of 565. See more of the latest coronavirus statistics from the Ohio Dept. of Health here.
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Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks. More here.
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From 5G cell towers to billionaire Bill Gates, conspiracy theories and misinformation have run rampant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it is hardly a new phenomenon, in the instant information age, the issue of widely-disseminated false or misleading information on social media has certainly gotten worse, media experts and researchers said. More here.
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Wellness visits for young children are essential to their growth and development. But, MetroHealth System just reported a massive drop in appointments for children since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. More here.
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Nursing homes have been a heavy focus during the coronavirus pandemic, and while staff and administrators are working overtime to keep their residents safe, isolation from their family members can also leave residents feeling lonely and depressed. An Avon nursing home is looking to boost morale. More here.
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Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. More here.
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The City of South Euclid is giving away gift cards from local grocery stores to help residents buy essential items like toilet paper, baby formula and over-the-counter medicine. More here.
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The CDC has recently issued guidance indicating that up to nearly one half of antibody tests are inaccurate. More here.
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Businesses file lawsuit to lift ban on billiards and other gaming activity at bars. 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.
