Akron and other towns across Ohio are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Akron, OH community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Ohio hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Ohio Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Ohio government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Ohio COVID-19 Cases

Ohio New Coronavirus Cases:
Ohio Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,452,948
Ohio New Coronavirus Deaths:
Ohio Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,313
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Akron

University of Akron did not discriminate against two professors during layoffs, judge rules

Two University of Akron professors were not discriminated against during widespread layoffs at the school amid the coronavirus pandemic, a judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson last week ... More info »

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on MSN - 04/05/2024 02:30am

Class-action lawsuit filed in Akron accuses top tire-makers of collusion to boost prices

A KRON, Ohio — A lawsuit filed on Tuesday accuses the world’s top tire-makers of colluding to boost prices after suffering losses during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit, filed in federal ... More info »

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on MSN - 02/27/2024 08:26am

Ohio Supreme Court says death records in a database aren't subject to public disclosure

In a 5-2 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court said names and addresses in a health database kept by the state must be kept private. More info »

Columbus Dispatch - 04/17/2024 02:00am

Akron Acting Police Chief named city's final candidate for police chief position

Harding will participate in town hall meetings on Saturday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 23 for residents to learn more about the search process. More info »

WKYC3 - 04/17/2024 09:45am

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