Akron Public Schools require masks for all students, staff to start school year

The guidelines also stated the masks could be removed while outside, no uniforms will be required, and class sizes will be reduced to accommodate for social distancing.
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 744 new COVID-19 cases, additional 12 deaths added to state’s total

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Cleveland Metropolitan School District requires masks for first 5 weeks of school
University Hospitals not seeing big increases in COVID case but warn about Delta Variant as...
Like the rest of the country, Ohio sees surge in COVID cases due in part to Delta variant
Ohio is seeing a surge in COVID cases, blamed on the Delta Variant, and experts and leaders recommend more vaccinations
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
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DeWine to unveil 2nd COVID vaccination incentive program
DeWine first announced the Vax-a-Million program in May as an incentive to help boost COVID-19 vaccination numbers.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Associated Press
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 231 new COVID-19 cases
As of Sunday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 1,114,267 total coronavirus cases in the state since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2021 at 2:23 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
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Ohio COVID-19 death toll reaches nearly 20,400; more than 1.1 million infected statewide
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health said 20,360 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,113,006 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2021 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
CDC: fully vaccinated students, teachers, staff can return to classroom without masks
CDC: fully vaccinated students, teachers, staff fully vaccinated can return to classroom without masks
The CDC also recommends three feet of social distancing between each person instead of six feet.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 11:14 PM EDT
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By Michelle Nicks (WOIO)
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 317 new COVID-19 cases, additional 22 deaths added to state’s total
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health said 20,360 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,113,006 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 2:27 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
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COVID-19: Divide deepens over masking kids in school
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 210 new COVID-19 cases
As of Monday, the Department of Health said 20,337 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,112,499 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 3:12 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
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HUD Secretary Fudge visits Akron to promote COVID-19 vaccination
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits Akron to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2021 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams, Michelle Nicks (WOIO) and Stephanie Czekalinski
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 201 new COVID-19 cases
As of Saturday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 1,112,289 total coronavirus cases in the state since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2021 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 185 new COVID-19 cases; additional 35 deaths added to state’s total
As of Friday, the Department of Health said 20,337 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,112,088 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 2:49 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 579 new COVID-19 cases
As of Thursday, the Department of Health said 20,299 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,111,903 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 200 new COVID-19 cases
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health said 20,299 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,111,324 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson