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Ohio reported more than 7,800 new COVID-19 cases Sunday; Initial claims for unemployment compensation in Ohio are continuing to rise; Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to allow a smooth transition for President-elect Joe Biden's administration; and more stories.
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Gov. Mike DeWine is issuing new orders on mask enforcement in businesses, gatherings across the state and threatening to close bars, restaurants and fitness centers if cases continue to rise; DeWine also signaled during his Wednesday address that if COVID-19 cases continue to rise, college may have to conduct class remotely in January; Some schools in the region are adjusting plans after a spike in COVID-19 cases; and more stories.
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COVID-19 cases in Ohio hit a new record as the state grapples with a concerning uptick in virus-related hospitalizations and deaths; the College of Wooster is suspending in-person classes for the rest of the fall semester as COVID-19 cases rise; Kent State University reported 63 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week, the highest weekly total since July, and more stories.
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Portage County is currently at Level 3 on the state's advisory map for the coronavirus, and moving to Level 4 could trigger a drastic reduction in capacity at Kent State University.
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Parents and other caregivers of children who are learning at home while schools are closed – even for part of the week – can receive weekly cash benefits, regardless of whether they would normally qualify for unemployment. That’s according to guidance released at the end of August from the U.S. Department of Labor about who is eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The program, part of the federal government’s COVID-19 relief plan, is aimed at those affected by the virus who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits.
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For many kids, going to school this year means an unusually short trip: from the bedroom to the living room. But for kids without internet or a computer at home, remote learning isn’t that simple. Now, several area organizations have come up with a solution.
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With cases of COVID-19 still rising across the county, Summit County Public Health on Monday recommended that schools conduct classes online this fall…
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Morning Headlines: Grade School Students Required to Wear Masks in School; Iconic TV Weatherman DiesHere are your morning headlines for Wednesday, August 5:Gov. DeWine: all grade school students required to wear masks for in-person classesState finds…
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Morning Headlines: Ohio Childcare Providers to Resume Capacity; ArcelorMittal to Cut Local WorkforceHere are your morning headlines for Wednesday, July 29:DeWine says childcare providers to resume capacity Aug. 9, county fairs scaled backOhio Education…
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Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, July 28:COVID-19 cases in Ohio at 1,100, below 21-day daily averageAkron schools to hold all fall classes…