/news/tags/covid-19-safety-measures COVID-19 safety measures en-US Copyright Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:05:59 GMT /news/community/2022-08-22/morning-headlines-northeast-ohio-schools-open-with-loosened-covid-19-protocols-and-more The state heath department recommends students and staff still isolate if they feel sick and mask up for as long as they test positive; Columbus teachers are on strike for the first time in five decades; Akron community organizers push for police reform during Jayland Walker Week of Action ... and more stories. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:05:59 GMT /news/community/2022-08-22/morning-headlines-northeast-ohio-schools-open-with-loosened-covid-19-protocols-and-more Glenn Forbes, Jay Shah /news/2021-11-04/morning-headlines-akron-metro-union-delays-strike-91-of-summa-employees-are-vaccinated Public transit busses are still running throughout Summit County as Metro RTA union employees decided to hold off on a strike set to begin Thursday; Summa Health System says about 91% of its employees have complied with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate; Ohio Democrats are strongly objecting to the new map of congressional districts released today by House Republicans; and more stories. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:46:43 GMT /news/2021-11-04/morning-headlines-akron-metro-union-delays-strike-91-of-summa-employees-are-vaccinated Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-10-27/morning-headlines-ua-relaxes-vaccine-mandate-christian-aid-ministries-asks-for-prayer-fasting-for-kidnapped-members After speculation that it would drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, The University of Akron is keeping it in place but with relaxed requirements; a Holmes County missionary group is calling for a day of prayer in support of 17 members who were abducted by a Haitian gang 12 days ago; an Akron man convicted of setting fires that killed nine of his neighbors has been sentenced to nine consecutive life terms in prison without parole; and more stories. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:38:47 GMT /news/2021-10-27/morning-headlines-ua-relaxes-vaccine-mandate-christian-aid-ministries-asks-for-prayer-fasting-for-kidnapped-members Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-09-30/morning-headlines-lawmakers-hit-brakes-on-anti-vaccine-mandate-bill-ohio-men-get-jail-time-for-capitol-riot Ohio House Republicans have put the brakes on a fast-tracked bill limiting employers' ability to require that workers receive the coronavirus vaccine as a condition of employment; two friends from Ohio have been sentenced to 45 days in jail for storming the U.S. Capitol together in January; an Ohio fish is one of 23 species The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is set to declare extinct; and more stories. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:40:16 GMT /news/2021-09-30/morning-headlines-lawmakers-hit-brakes-on-anti-vaccine-mandate-bill-ohio-men-get-jail-time-for-capitol-riot Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/education/2021-09-27/akron-firestone-performing-arts-students-wont-be-silenced-by-covid-19 Students at the Akron School of the Arts are loving being back in person after almost a year of remote learning. And the staff is doing everything they can to make sure the kids remain COVID safe. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMT /news/education/2021-09-27/akron-firestone-performing-arts-students-wont-be-silenced-by-covid-19 Jenny Hamel /news/health-science/2021-08-11/ohio-stadium-goes-cashless-with-masks-required-in-indoor-areas The ongoing pandemic has led to some changes for fans at the stadium, including masking, ticketing, parking, and concessions. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:52:36 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-11/ohio-stadium-goes-cashless-with-masks-required-in-indoor-areas Steve Brown /news/2021-07-27/morning-headlines-masks-recommended-not-mandated-for-ohio-schools-hedge-fund-may-invest-up-to-400m-in-lordstown-motors Ohio health officials say they don’t plan to mandate masks in schools this fall but strongly recommend students and staff wear face coverings if they aren't vaccinated against COVID-19; a hedge fund has thrown a $400 million lifeline to troubled electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors; the Cleveland Clinic is the second best hospital in the country in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings; and more stories. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:37:19 GMT /news/2021-07-27/morning-headlines-masks-recommended-not-mandated-for-ohio-schools-hedge-fund-may-invest-up-to-400m-in-lordstown-motors Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2021-07-22/kids-in-ohio-even-babies-are-getting-covid-and-medical-experts-fear-the-numbers-will-increase One pediatrician says she's afraid Ohioans "will learn the hard way" about how dangerous COVID is for children. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:47:39 GMT /news/health-science/2021-07-22/kids-in-ohio-even-babies-are-getting-covid-and-medical-experts-fear-the-numbers-will-increase Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-07-22/what-ohio-teachers-think-about-going-back-to-school-next-month-with-covid-cases-trending-upward According to their unions, teachers want to have a say in what safety measures, including face masks, will be required. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:09:01 GMT /news/education/2021-07-22/what-ohio-teachers-think-about-going-back-to-school-next-month-with-covid-cases-trending-upward Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-07-21/cmsd-students-must-be-masked-the-first-five-weeks-of-school-this-fall The school district also will continue previous COVID-19 safety measures, including social distancing, personal protective equipment and sanitation of buildings. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:10:04 GMT /news/education/2021-07-21/cmsd-students-must-be-masked-the-first-five-weeks-of-school-this-fall Jenny Hamel