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

Akron tax preparer guilty of $700K COVID-19 relief fraud

Mustafa Diab, owner of Tax Pro$, used clients' info to illegally obtain pandemic funds meant for struggling businesses and the unemployed. More info »

cleveland.com on MSN - 03/26/2025 04:11am

Akron tax preparer ‘preyed’ on clients to get $700K in fraudulent COVID-19 benefits, prosecutors say at trial

Mustafa Diab, the owner of Tax Pro$ in Akron, is on trial in federal court in Cleveland, accused of stealing $700,000 in COVID-19 relief money. More info »

cleveland.com on MSN - 03/19/2025 04:33am

Acton relives role leading state through COVID-19

Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director and newly announced gubernatorial candidate, discussed leadership style and reflects on her time as a leader during the COVID-19 pandemic at ... More info »

Cleveland Jewish News - 03/25/2025 07:00am

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