Covid-19 Updates

To protect the health and safety of their workers, many communities and their contractors have implemented changes to normal collection services. Some of these changes include the suspension of bulky waste collection, yard waste collection and special waste services such as collections of household hazardous waste.

The Presidential Primary Election of March 17, 2020 is extended to April 28, 2020 and is now Vote-by-Mail only. This is due to efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Invest in Children, Cuyahoga County’s public/private partnership that mobilizes resources and research to promote the well-being of young children is aware that parents need support now more than ever.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital to protecting medical professionals and first responders as they treat patients and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also in short supply in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and around the world.

Invest in Children, Cuyahoga County’s public/private partnership that mobilizes resources and research to promote the well-being of young children is aware that parents need support now more than ever.

The Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs is warning residents to be extremely cautious handling texts, emails, and social media posts regarding COVID-19 and/or government stimulus checks.

The Coronavirus relief package (aka the CARES Act) is now law, meaning Americans who earned $75,000 or less will be receiving payments of up to $1,200 apiece.

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to close or significantly reduce their staff, leaving tens of thousands of people without work or a paycheck to depend on during the pandemic crisis.

Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give blood.

Cuyahoga County has launched a new multilingual website in partnership with Global Cleveland and MetroHealth centered around enhancing accessibility to information and resources related to the coronavirus pandemic in both Cuyahoga County and the U.S.

Cuyahoga County Public Library branches are closed to visitors right now, but the organization has provided resources to entertain readers of all ages during the state’s stay at home order.

​One of the most critical developments in the Coronavirus pandemic is the need to protect our older adults.

The Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs is warning residents to be extremely cautious handling texts, emails, and social media posts regarding COVID-19 and/or government stimulus checks.

Frequently asked questions; information from the Autism Society.

The Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management has opened a donation collection center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 22, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) issued a stay at home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

During the March 18 media briefing at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Dr. Heidi Gullett, MD, MPH, discussed what a COVID-19 test is and who needs to take one.

Many U.S. states and local governments are under a state of emergency due to COVID-19, and the whole country has been under a federal public health emergency since the end of January.

If you lost your job because of COVID-19-related shutdowns, you may feel overwhelmed right now. It’s especially important when you’re financially stressed to get a realistic look at your finances and make informed money choices.

Are you concerned about whether to seek medical attention? The following recommendations from the Ohio Department of Health will help you make an informed decision.