City of Cleveland Provides General Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protocols -Update #41

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.

9 New Cases of Coronavirus in Cleveland

The Cleveland Department of Public Health has been notified of nine more confirmed test results for coronavirus in residents of the city. This brings the total to 423 confirmed cases in the City of Cleveland and 13 fatalities, ranging from less than one year to their 90’s. The new cases include males and females, whose ages range from their 20’s to their 80’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 11,292 confirmed cases and 453 fatalities in the State of Ohio. There are more than 742,000 confirmed cases and 40,000 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: 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:

• Economic Impact Payment Information Center https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center   
• Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment-frequently-asked-questions 
• How to Use the Tools on IRS.gov to Get Your Economic Impact Payment  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/how-to-use-the-tools-on-irsgov-to-get-your-economic-impact-payment
• Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here Tool Scenarios  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here-tool-scenarios 

• 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.

Absentee Voter Deadline is April 28

Citizens are reminded that absentee voter ballots must be postmarked by April 27. Individuals with disabilities and those who do not have a home mailing address may vote in person at their local board on April 28. View Instructions on How to vote by mail in the Presidential Primary.

County, State & Federal Updates and Reminders

• Cuyahoga County Prevention, Retention and Consistency Program

• View the governor’s daily updates here and today’s ODH press release here and the Path forward graphic
• 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. The deadline is extended for local, state and federal returns. 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

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
• Update # 34 – April 12, 2020
• Update # 35 – April 13, 2020
• Update # 36 – April 14, 2020
• Update #37 – April 15, 2020
• Update # 38 – April 16, 2020
• Update # 39 – April 17, 2020
• Update #40 – April 18, 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/