Why did the CDC label 4 Northeast Ohio counties to a substantial level of COVID-19 spread?
This means the center is recommending all residents in those areas should wear masks while in public, indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Author: Marisa Saenz Updated: 12:36 AM EDT July 29, 2021
ELYRIA, Ohio Four Northeast Ohio counties reached the orange level on a CDC map that tracks coronavirus spread Wednesday. That s less than 24 hours after the map s initial release, which shows those same counties were yellow.
Ashland, Carroll, Erie and Lorain counties reached what the CDC calls a substantial level of COVID-19 spread, according to the map. This means the center is recommending all residents in those areas should wear masks while in public, indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
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North Ridgeville police warn of COVID-19 vaccine scams targeting senior citizens
North Ridgeville police warn of COVID-19 vaccine scams targeting senior citizens By Tiarra Braddock | January 25, 2021 at 10:50 AM EST - Updated January 25 at 4:59 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The North Ridgeville Police Department is advising people to be on high alert when receiving calls about the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a Facebook post, the department warned that scammers have called local seniors asking for Medicare information, claiming it was needed in order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
We were notified today that scammers have called local seniors asking for Medicare information, claiming it was needed.Posted by North Ridgeville Police Department on Monday, January 25, 2021