MetroHealth

The hospital system joins most of the other systems in the Cleveland area in the vaccine mandate. Workers have until Oct. 30 to become fully vaccinated.

Ohio reported nearly 5,400 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, nearly double the number of cases just four days ago; MetroHealth announced Thursday it will require employees to be fully vaccinated by October 30 or face termination; two Ohio House Democrats asked the state watchdog Thursday to investigate the involvement of several DeWine administration officials and others in a $60 million bribery scheme alleged by federal prosecutors; and more stories.

The hospital will look at the ways trauma induces gun violence.

Health experts warn there's no guaranteed safe way to be around fireworks.

MetroHealth and the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County are partnering to install 100 boxes of Naloxone, or NaloxBoxes, throughout the community.

Some doctors in Cleveland recommend leaving fireworks to the experts. But if an amateur decides to go ahead and light some anyway, here is advice from medical professionals.

Nearly every health restriction, including mask mandate will be lifted in Ohio in the next three weeks; Gov. Mike DeWine has rolled out incentives including a weekly $1 million lottery prize and drawings for full college scholarships to encourage people to get vaccinated; the Summit County Health Department is getting ready to administer COVID-19 vaccines to kids ages 12-15; and more stories.

Around 500,000 Ohioans may be struggling with long COVID, and health care can't keep up.

Around 500,000 Ohioans may be struggling with long COVID, and health care can't keep up.

After a year of virtual learning, but the stress and isolation from the pandemic have created mental health concerns that kids are bringing with them back to the classroom.