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Columbus joined several other Ohio cities in requiring masks in public spaces. The Columbus mask mandate begins Friday. Akron may soon follow. “This is about science. This is not about politics,” said Akron Ward 5 councilwoman Tara Mosley-Samples. “I think that they have politicized it so much that we are ignoring the science here, and the science says we have a problem,” said Samples.

A group of 18 gyms and fitness centers around Cleveland are developing plans for reopening while keeping customers as safe as possible from the coronavirus. But so far, there’s no word from the governor’s office on when those facilities will get permission to begin operating.

Updated: 5:27 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020. Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle will reopen its outdoor trails and gardens to both members and the public June 10. Holden Forests and Gardens recently reopened Holden Arboretum to the public, with additional guidelines to help maintain social distancing. The arboretum opened to members May 12. Visiting the arboretum and botanical garden now require reservations, with maximum group sizes limited to 10 people.

Millions of people in Africa are at high risk for COVID-19 and lack reliable access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the spread of the disease.

Thousands of COVID-19 cases may go undetected due to lack of testing. But on the other hand, a local researcher said some deaths could be mistakenly attributed to COVID-19 when an underlying condition was the main cause. A recent study involving two Cleveland Clinic doctors finds autopsies can help determine whether people with the coronavirus die from COVID-19 or an underlying condition. That difference can complicate how COVID-19 deaths are counted.

Mayors around Ohio are calling on federal authorities to deliver more funding as coronavirus-caused job losses eat into local revenue.Dayton, like many…

Greece is looking at enormous losses in a main industry due to COVID-19. Authorities have launched a website for virtual visits "until we can all be together in person again," a tourism official says.

Three 20-somethings have created the volunteer-based group Invisible Hands to deliver groceries and supplies to at-risk older people in New York City.

Northeast Ohio grocery stores continue to evolve with new ways of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Starting Wednesday, at least one chain is offering elderly-only shopping times, while two others are actively recruiting workers to keep up with high demand.

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) will have to improve education outcomes for students with disabilities, under a settlement approved this week. The settlement calls for improvements over the next five years. The agreement also calls for the state to provide additional support for special education services. The plan will focus on student literacy, prepare disabled students for life after graduation, and provide training for educators.