US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected several points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.
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New strain causes spike in COVID cases
New strain causes spike in COVID cases
COVID cases are back on the rise around the nation and here in Cleveland, and doctors say this new strain is causing severe symptoms.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 8:35 PM EDT
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By Katie Wilson
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches from the dugout in the fourth inning of a...
7 Guardians coaching staff members in MLB Health and Safety protocols after ‘multiple positive COVID-19 tests’
Wednesday’s game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox was postponed as a result of numerous COVID-19 cases.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
Flags were ordered to half staff.
Gov. Mike DeWine orders flags lowered to honor 1 million Americans killed by COVID-19
The flags shall be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 16.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
RTA, Laketran, Akron METRO suspends mask mandate for employees, customers
RTA is in the process of updating all their signs to reflect the change.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic to relax visitation guidelines starting Tuesday
A Cleveland Clinic spokesperson said the changes come “as COVID-19 cases remain steady in our communities.”
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Recreational tourism is expected to continue to rebound this spring, summer and fall in Lake...
Lake County tourism makes post-COVID recovery due to strength of wineries
Recreational tourism is poised to have a high growth year in Lake County on the strength of the 30 or so wineries, and their popularity among those willing to take a trip to Lake County for a day or two - and a bottle or two.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 8:19 PM EDT
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By Brian Duffy
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The Liberty Bank Surprise Squad spread kindness to a Bristol Police K9 so she can be protected...
SURPRISE SQUAD: Bristol K9 receives special vest
Health officials are advising people to stay up to date with COVID vaccines, to improve indoor...
New CDC head: 'We are going to have to continue to live' with COVID-19
Starting in October, ANEW Place's Champlain Inn in Burlington will have a new organization...
New organization to take over Burlington homeless shelter
Health officials and the White House are encouraging Americans to get shots for COVID-19, RSV...
COVID, flu and RSV to pose threat in US this fall
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Man shot multiples times in Campti, La.
President Biden gets 2nd booster shot, encourages others to follow his example
"We’ve seen that some individuals, despite being vaccinated and boosted, are still at risk for transmission or getting infected with the disease,”
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Harry Boomer
Omicron variant BA.2 is quickly moving to become the dominate strain in the U.S., but more time...
What to know about new omicron variant, according to a Cleveland doctor
The United States is seeing more of the latest COVID-19 variant, an offshoot of the highly contagious omicron variant.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Dan DeRoos
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Ohio reports 3,605 new COVID-19 cases this week
The latest number for coronavirus deaths in Ohio stands at 37,608.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
There’s money left on the table for those who had to plan the funeral of a loved one during the...
Many have yet to apply for funding that reimburses families for funerals from COVID deaths
There’s money left on the table for those who had to plan the funeral of a loved one during the pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 9:42 PM EDT
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By Hannah Catlett
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 499 new COVID-19 cases
As of Saturday, the Ohio Department of Health said 2,663,518 coronavirus cases have been reported since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 2:43 PM EST
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By Avery Williams
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Ohio reports single-day increase of 594 new COVID-19 cases; 198 additional deaths
As of Friday, the Ohio Department of Health said 2,663,019 coronavirus cases have been reported since the start of the pandemic along with 37,410 deaths.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST
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By Avery Williams