Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
March 10, 2020
Yesterday, Governor Mike DeWine confirmed that three people in Cuyahoga County have tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Those that have been in close contact with the three positive cases are currently quarantined at home for a minimum of 14 days.
While there is no reason for panic, the City of Lakewood will continue to closely monitor the situation and take direction from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and the Center for Disease Control.
As a reminder, the City asks that residents take common-sense precautions such as washing your hands often with soap and water while avoiding close contact with people who are sick. The City has advised all employees that they should stay home if they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness including temperature over 100.4 degrees. In addition, the City has ordered hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, and disinfectant sprays for all departments to assist with keeping surface areas, especially those that are public-facing, clean.
At this time, regional and City leadership are not canceling any major events. However, this situation is changing rapidly. Residents should check http://www.onelakewood.com and follow us on social media for alerts regarding the cancellation of City meetings or events.
For the most up to date information on COVID-19, residents should visit the following websites:
Centers for Disease Control:https://www.cdc.gov
Ohio Department of Health: https://odh.ohio.gov
Cuyahoga County Board of Health: https://www.ccbh.net/coronavirus/
The Ohio Department of Health has also set up a call center to answer questions regarding the Coronavirus. The call center is open seven days a week from 9 am to 8 pm and can be reached at 1-833-427-5634.
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