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A UH doctor says false negatives can be the result of user error or the timing of the COVID-19 test. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result.

The nursing home that provides care for Black Clevelanders will close June 8. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/eliza-bryant-village-nursing-home-to-close-in-june.

The program will also pay for expenses such as transportation and child care to eliminate barriers students face. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/new-akron-childrens-program-pays-tuition-guarantees-nursing-jobs-for-underrepresented-students.

Harris currently serves as deputy director of the Allegheny County Health Department in Pittsburgh. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/roderick-harris-to-succeed-retiring-cuyahoga-county-health-commissioner-terry-allan.

As of Feb. 22, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals have relaxed some of their visitation restrictions. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-area-hospitals-lift-visitation-restrictions-as-covid-19-cases-plummet.

The teen was not vaccinated. Now, her family members hope her story will encourage others to get the shot. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/their-17-year-old-grandchild-died-of-covid-19-now-a-cleveland-couple-urges-teens-to-get-vaccinated.

The partnership will provide food for Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/clevelands-hunger-network-expands-to-lake-and-geauga-counties-to-fight-food-waste-food-insecurity.

The snowmelt could be unhealthy for Lake Erie and other waterways. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/dirt-and-trash-in-snow-could-melt-into-cleveland-area-waterways.

Doctors at several Cleveland-area hospital systems are now seeking help across departments to save patients' limbs. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/when-amputation-seems-inevitable-university-hospitals-doctors-team-up-to-save-limbs.

Individuals with weakened immune systems might not be letting their guard down just yet. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area.

Only one state - California - has more municipalities that declared racism a public health crisis than Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/numerous-ohio-cities-declare-racism-a-public-health-crisis-but-does-it-mean-anything.

The omicron fueled surge has peaked and cases are falling across Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cuyahoga-county-covid-19-cases-are-plummeting-but-its-not-time-to-toss-that-mask-yet-experts-say.

Cuyahoga ​County ADAMHS Board removed the word ‘racism' from its anti-racist declaration, angering some advocates Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cuyahoga-county-adamhs-board-removed-racism-from-their-anti-racist-statements-does-it-matter.

Doctors say you should still wear your mask indoors. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/when-can-we-safely-take-our-masks-off-now-that-covid-19-cases-are-declining-in-cleveland.

The recent winter weather that hit Northeast Ohio can make it harder for hikers and joggers to get outside. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-experts-share-tips-on-staying-active-when-its-hard-to-exercise-outside.

A family found out their 30-year-old daughter isn't related to the man who raised her. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akrons-summa-health-is-sued-for-alleged-sperm-mix-up-that-was-exposed-by-ancestry-home-dna-test.

Cleveland-area sidewalks are often covered in snow, which could cause mobility issues. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/snow-covered-sidewalks-create-mobility-barriers-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities.

Cleveland and Akron emergency rooms are seeing patients with winter-related injuries, like heart attacks from shoveling. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/with-bad-weather-on-the-way-cleveland-akron-er-docs-share-how-to-stay-safe-in-the-cold-and-snow.

Immigrant health exams are expected to double this year due to the crisis in Afghanistan. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-health-centers-are-working-overtime-to-screen-a-large-influx-of-afghan-refugees.

Cleveland Clinic employees had until Jan. 27 to get the first dose. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-places-hundreds-of-us-employees-on-unpaid-leave-for-refusing-covid-19-vaccine.

The hospital fired 11 employees and said 15 more employees indicated the vaccine mandate was their reason for leaving. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/metrohealth-has-fired-11-employees-for-refusing-covid-19-vaccines.

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic strained the Cleveland Clinic health system, which served more patients than ever. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/the-cleveland-clinic-is-strong-financially-but-2021-was-a-tough-year-for-caregivers-and-patients.

The omicron surge has peaked in Northeast Ohio, but cases are still high. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/covid-19-cases-are-down-in-cleveland-and-akron-how-will-be-know-when-the-omicron-surge-is-over.

Omicron looks so different from other variants that some antibody treatments won't work. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/some-antibody-treatments-arent-effective-against-omicron-cleveland-hospital-officials-say.

UH employees must be fully vaccinated by March 15, 2021. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/university-hospitals-reinstates-employee-covid-19-vaccination-mandate-following-scotus-ruling.

A medical team from the U.S. Airforce have arrived at the Cleveland Clinic to help care for COVID-19 patients. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/us-air-force-medical-teams-have-arrived-at-the-cleveland-clinic-to-help-care-for-covid-19-patients.

The lasting symptoms from COVID-19 may prevent some people from working. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/for-long-haul-covid-19-patients-who-cant-work-the-road-to-getting-disability-benefits-may-be-rough.

The Cleveland Clinic has launched the largest ever study into neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-launches-largest-ever-clinical-study-of-neurological-disorders.

Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals both paused their employee mandates while the case was being decided. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-will-require-covid-19-vaccines-for-employees-following-the-supreme-court-ruling.

Case Western Reserve University researchers examined 79,000 pediatric COVID-19 cases from across the U.S. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-study-finds-omicron-causes-less-severe-illness-in-young-children-than-delta.

The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition and other groups released the findings of a survey on discrimination. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/black-women-in-ohio-most-likely-to-face-discrimination-in-health-care-according-to-survey-results.

More details will be announced in a news conference Jan. 13. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/biden-to-send-military-medical-staff-to-cleveland-clinic-to-help-with-covid-19-surge.

Who should pay when a worker stays home due to COVID-19? A lack of policy leaves economics at odds with public health. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/should-workers-be-paid-to-stay-home-sick-due-to-covid-right-now-thats-up-to-individual-employers.

A Cleveland Clinic doctor says the omicron variant can evade immunity from previous infections. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/if-i-already-had-covid-19-can-i-get-it-again.

Pandemic vs Endemic: Here's what the future of COVID-19 might look like Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/public-health-officials-predict-covid-19-might-become-endemic-but-what-does-that-mean.

The pandemic has caused longer vet clinic wait times, partially due to higher demand and fewer appointments available. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-pet-owners-are-experiencing-long-wait-times-for-veterinary-appointments-heres-why.

The YMCA is offering tips on how to de-stress. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/tips-to-improve-your-mental-health-this-holiday-season.

Northeast Ohio COVID-19 test seekers showed up early for COVID-19 tests at University Circle test site. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/long-lines-remain-but-less-chaos-on-the-second-day-at-university-circle-covid-19-testing-site.

University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic officials held a virtual media briefing on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/omicron-is-doubling-every-two-to-three-days-and-more-kids-are-being-infected-cleveland-doctors-say.

The testing site was announced amid a COVID-19 test kit shortage and a surge in infections. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohio-national-guard-to-offer-free-covid-19-tests-on-clevelands-east-side.

Blood donations have dipped due to concerns about COVID-19 and busy schedules during the holiday season. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/national-blood-donation-shortage-could-impact-northeast-ohio-hospitals-officials-say.

Currently, about one-third of COVID-19 tests at the hospital system are coming back positive, officials said Friday. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/the-omicron-variant-is-spreading-fast-and-makes-up-about-half-of-cleveland-clinics-positive-tests.

All three hospital systems announced adjustments to non-urgent procedures to free up bed space and staffing. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-uh-and-metrohealth-are-halting-non-urgent-surgeries-due-to-covid-spike.

As the virus surges again, the hospital system is urging the public to get vaccinated Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinics-icu-staff-share-their-frustrations-with-every-bed-full-of-covid-19-patients.

The COVID-19 surge is filling up Akron General's morgue. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akron-general-is-using-a-refrigerated-mobile-morgue-to-help-with-overflow-of-covid-19-deaths.

The newly detected omicron variant has officially been found in Cleveland, according to health officials. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/the-omicron-variant-has-been-found-in-cleveland-cleveland-clinic-detected-it-in-recent-lab-samples.

About 3 percent of Black people may have a genetic defect that causes the disease. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/a-life-threatening-heart-condition-that-targets-black-people-is-the-focus-of-a-townhall-meeting.

The hospitals modified their visitation policies but went in opposite directions. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/uh-and-cleveland-clinic-are-adjusting-hospital-visitation-policies-as-covid-19-cases-spike.

Individuals only need to wait until they are out of isolation to get a booster, a MetroHealth doctor said. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/should-you-wait-to-get-a-booster-shot-if-you-have-a-breakthrough-covid-19-case.

Hospitals in the Akron area will soon begin to transport patients to facilities in other regions of the state. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-hospitals-are-alarmed-and-overwhelmed-by-covid-19-patients-officials-say.