City of Cleveland Provides General Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protocols -Update #34

The City of Cleveland continues to take numerous precautions across multiple departments and divisions amid increasing cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). Mayor Frank G. Jackson has extended the Proclamation of Civil Emergency through April 30, 2020. Click here to view the mayor’s declaration.

Essential services such as Police, Fire, EMS, waste collection and Utilities are operational.

View the week-in-review and a video message from Mayor Jackson.

19 New Cases of Coronavirus in Cleveland, Third Resident Fatality

The Cleveland Department of Public Health has been notified of 19 more confirmed test results for coronavirus in residents of the city. This brings the total to 312 confirmed cases in the City of Cleveland and three fatalities, ranging from less than one year to their 90’s. The new cases include males and females, whose ages range from less than 20 years old to their 90’s. CDPH is working to identify any close contacts of these residents who would require testing or monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19.

As of today, there are more than 6,518 confirmed cases and 248 fatalities in the State of Ohio. There are more than 550,000 confirmed cases and 21,000 deaths in the United States.

View the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Health’s map showing the confirmed cases by zip code throughout Cuyahoga County. The County releases an updated map each Friday.

In order to protect the individuals’ privacy, the Cleveland Department of Public Health will not be releasing any additional demographic information related to any COVID-19 cases aside from age range and gender.

Reminder: Division of Waste Collection April Bulk Pick-up Suspended

• Using automated waste collection vehicles reduces the exposure to COVID-19 which can remain on various surfaces for a long period of time.  Additionally, social distancing for the safety of crews becomes possible with reducing crew size down to just one driver in many instances. The City of Cleveland has suspended April bulk pick up to protect the workers providing this service.

• Proper Set-Out Reminder: The City of Cleveland requires all solid waste bagged and in City of Cleveland supplied Black waste containers. Recycling material must be clean and loose in the City of Cleveland provided Blue container. All material must fit within your City of Cleveland provided containers.  Please do not sit loose waste outside of the city provided containers.

• All eligible residences received waste and recycle containers. If they do not have one, they need to report it stolen, then call waste collection at 216-664-3711. They will provide guidance on how to obtain service and avoid a citation until a new container is obtained. 

Reminder: Economic Development Resources for Cleveland Businesses

Mayor Jackson and the City have established an emergency working capital fund in order to help maintain the business community. View the summary and application here.

The City previously introduced legislation which was passed by Cleveland City Council allowing for a six-month deferral of payments on economic development loans issued by the City. The program authorizes the Director of Economic Development to defer payment on most loans and to seek the consent of lenders on other loans. View the State Updates section below for information on the federal CARES ACT.

• National  Business Resources

• Economic Impact Payments: The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments. More information here.

• CARES Act: The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Treasury have begun releasing the information that will guide the programs created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. View SBA Loans. Clevelanders may also contact their local SBA office for more information.

State & Federal Updates and Reminders

• View the governor’s daily updates here
• National Guard Deployment: Governor Mike DeWine has called upon the Ohio National Guard to assist in the state’s response to COVID-19. 
• CDC Guidelines on Masks: View the latest CDC guidelines regarding their recommendations to wear masks  

• Tax Deadline Extension Reminder: : The Ohio house voted to extend the mail-in ballot period for the primary election to April 28 and extend the state’s income tax return deadline to July 15. Request a ballot by calling 216-443-VOTE. View the bill summary with additional provisions here.
• Census: The 2020 Census is happening now. Visit www.2020census.gov 
• Scams: IRS issues warning about Coronavirus-related scams; watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments
• Vote by Mail: How to vote by mail in the Presidential Primary.

Code Red

Sign up for CodeRED alerts to receive calls and emails from the administration with important info regarding Coronavirus. To sign up online, visit https://bit.ly/CLECodeRED, get mobile alerts by downloading the CodeRED app via the Apple or Google Play stores. Seniors who need assistance signing up are welcome to call the Department of Aging at 216-664-4383 for periodic phone call messaging.

Previous COVID-19 Updates from the City of Cleveland

• View Updates #1-22
• Update # 23 –April 1, 2020
• Update #24 – April 2, 2020
• Update # 25 – April 3, 2020
• Update # 26 – April 4, 2020
• Update #27 – April 5, 2020
• Update # 28 – April 6, 2020
• Update # 29 – April 7, 2020
• Update # 30 – April 8, 2020
• Update #31 – April 9, 2020
• Update # 32 – April 10, 2020
• Update # 33 – April 11, 2020

For more information about COVID-19, visit the following links:

• www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
• https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
• http://www.clevelandhealth.org/

About the City of Cleveland

The City of Cleveland is committed to improving the quality of life for its residents by strengthening neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing diversity and making Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, play, and do business. For more information on the City of Cleveland, visit online at www.clevelandohio.gov, Twitter at @cityofcleveland or Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofcleveland.