Bernie Sanders will reportedly “reassess” his campaign after losing to Joe Biden in all three states that went ahead with Democratic primaries Tuesday. Ohio was set to vote, too, but the primary was postponed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the state Department of Health ordered all hospitals to halt elective surgeries, hoping to free up equipment and staff for a predicted surge in COVID-19 patients. Ohio had 67 confirmed coronavirus cases in 16 counties as of Tuesday and 17 people have been hospitalized. Health officials say the second COVID-19 case in Columbus appears to be the result of community spread.

Wellness Wednesday: Flattening The Coronavirus Curve In Ohio

Anxiety levels are on the rise as Americans contend with unprecedented disruptions to their everyday lives. In the last three weeks, the number of people self-identifying with severe anxiety has gone up. That’s according to screening data from Mental Health America, the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to mental health.

Coronavirus And Mental Health

Home from school, Ohio’s 1.7 million students turn to their computers to begin online learning.

Tech Tuesday: Technology's Role Coping With Coronavirus

Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton ordered polling locations closed late Monday as a health emergency, hours before voting in Ohio’s primary was set to begin. Acton’s order offered clarity after hours of uncertainty as to whether the primary could continue, after Gov. Mike DeWine urged voting be postponed to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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U.S. House lawmakers in Washington overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan relief package on Saturday that would provide relief to workers, businesses and others negatively affected by COVID-19. The Senate will vote today on the package that includes expanded free testing, food aid and extended sick leave benefits. President Trump urged Republicans to support the legislation that he said he will sign into law.

Economic Impact Of Coronavirus

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the state’s dine-in restaurants and bars closed until further notice, the latest restriction enacted by the governor to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The order includes carveouts for carryout and delivery. In his remarks Sunday afternoon, the governor promised action to ease the hardship for affected service workers.

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The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting schools, businesses, sports and the performing arts. Performances are being missed, canceled, and money refunded. The situation has left freelance performers in a tough spot if they can’t play, they don’t get paid.

All Sides Weekend: Coronavirus Impact On The Arts

A fifth confirmed case of coronavirus prompted Gov. Mike DeWine to close all K-12 schools starting Monday and to ban gatherings of more than 100 people. More than 50 Ohioans await test results to see whether they are infected. DeWine will ask the president to halt inspections at nursing homes, and he also plans to ban all visitors to facilities for the elderly and those in psychiatric hospitals.

The Latest On COVID-19 In Ohio

With COVID-19 coronavirus cases growing nationally and locally, officials are taking steps to contain the spread.

Containing The Spread Of Coronavirus

Nearly half of older adults take one or more medications they don’t medically need, increasing the risk for harmful drug interactions. Old prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and even herbal supplements have the potential to trigger adverse drug events, which can be mistaken for signs of aging in older patients.

Wellness Wednesday: Polypharmacy In Older Adults

Tech companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google have responded to the coronavirus health crisis by cutting down on disinformation, waiving fees, and helping users conduct business virtually.

Tech Tuesday: Responding To Coronavirus

Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency after the first three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ohio.

First Coronavirus Cases In Ohio

Eliese Goldbach never dreamt that the ArcelorMittal steel mill she passed often as a child growing up in Cleveland would one day be her workplace.

Life In A Cleveland Steel Mill

Crime, drugs, and guns top the list of social issues most concerning to African Americans in Ohio, according to a statewide poll released last week.

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