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.
9:31 PM
An Akron family was forced to say goodbye to their loved one and they say the healthcare system’s extreme focus on treating coronavirus patients may be to blame. More here.
5:42 PM
The state might have a $69.8 billion biennial budget but the reality is they are just the middle man for most of the money. More than 85% goes out in checks to schools, higher education, Medicaid and local government. More here.
5:36 PM
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office confirmed the governor will veto either piece of legislation proposed by state lawmakers that would limit Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton’s ability to enact statewide health orders, such as the stay-at-home order issued in March. More here.
4:43 PM
If it seems like speeds are up on Ohio's freeways during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's with good reason, according to new research from Ohio State's Center for Urban and Regional Analysis. The study found the average level of speeding has increased in Ohio's three largest cities, and levels of so-called "extreme speeding" have jumped dramatically. More here.
3:31 PM
The Ohio Department of Health released new data Wednesday that shows the number of COVID-19 cases in the state has risen by 607 since yesterday, bringing to end a six-day span of gradually declining new cases. More here.
3:27 PM
he COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on nearly every part of our society, including the social services sector. Now, a group of local philanthropists are using a new website called WeCareForCLE.org to help nonprofits rebound from this crisis. More here.
2:50 PM
Cuyahoga County Community College announced it has received a $500,000 gift from Sam and Anne-Marie Petros to help students overcome any financial hardships during the COVID-19 outbreak. More here.
2:10 PM
The Salvation Army said it is planning on opening up its family store locations next week when Gov. Mike DeWine lets retail operations resume on May 12. More here.
2:03 PM
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is hiring contact tracers and supervisors to help track down how COVID-19 is spreading throughout the state. More here.
1:52 PM
The coronavirus has complicated the already complicated lives of foster children. Which is why we talked to Rita Soronen, president and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, for the latest COVID-216 podcast. More here.
1:24 PM
The University of Akron is now offering emergency grants to students facing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. More here.
1:00 PM
One of America’s favorite pastimes, drive-in movies, will soon be available for everyone to enjoy. North Ridgeville’s Aut-O-Rama Drive-In Theatre, 33395 Lorain Road, announced it’s planning to open on May 12. More here.
11:47 AM
A family-owned greenhouse based in Oberlin is putting smiles on the faces of nurses and first responders across the Cleveland area with a special delivery of orchids. More here.
11:15 AM
High school graduation is looking different this year for seniors in Northeast Ohio due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Warrensville Heights School District is getting creative with the celebration, which includes a drive-thru watch party and individual ceremonies. More here.
9:35 AM
Ohio leaders on Monday announced plans to quickly scale up coronavirus testing as the state allows a phased reopening of businesses. But even though a draft White House report predicts that the U.S. daily deaths from the disease will rise dramatically during the reopening, the Ohio plan offers few details for workers and employers who want to be tested to ensure they’re safe. More here.
9:20 AM
Summit Mall announced it will reopen on May 12 under the new restrictions and rules imposed by the state as part of the “Responsible RestartOhio” plan. More here.
8:00 AM
A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives proposes that the federal government forgive the student debt loans of healthcare workers treating COVID-19 — some of which can total hundreds of thousands of dollars. More here.
7:50 AM
On Wednesday, a Wendy’s in Norton got creative with their sign letting customers know they were out of beef. More here.
7:20 AM
With the demand continuing to grow, GOJO announced Wednesday that it’s in the process of finalizing an agreement to lease a warehouse facility near Navarre, located in Stark County. More here.
6:51 AM
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday. More here.
6:30AM
With tens of millions of Americans currently unemployed and even more left to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, surveys show more families are openly discussing what has historically been taboo: finances. To help students understand those discussions as well as develop financial literacy, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is offering its wealth of resources at no charge. More here.
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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
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