Record Numbers of Covid Deaths Across Hot Spots
The spread of the coronavirus surges in hot spots nationwide with Texas reporting 129 new deaths and over 10,000 new cases for a third straight day. South Carolina records 69 deaths, Florida 156, and Louisiana faces renewed infections. Phoenix morgues near capacity as military teams assist Houston hospitals. Charleston declares a day of prayer amid mounting fatalities.
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COVID-19 county case counts and red watch list updates
Ohio officials report 646 total COVID-19 cases in the county with 13 new in 24 hours and 449 presumed recoveries up 7. Hospitalizations stay at 80 and deaths at 32. Several counties move toward higher risk colors while Lucas joins the six largest cities in serious spread. Athens reports multiple outbreaks linked to local bars and closures.
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Cloverleaf district schools plan to reopen with online option
Kubilus outlines expectations for student behavior and staff monitoring as Cloverleaf prepares fall classroom options. Online learning will continue with opt in, and a two tier bus system plus masked, seated transportation. Modular trailers may be used for space, with potential use of gymnasiums and cafeterias for lessons. A student handbook is planned by Aug. 19 and a Aug. 3 task force review will assess Ohio COVID color status for possible full online transition.
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SummacCare names William Epling new president
SummacCare announced on Thursday that William Epling will become president and join on August 3 to oversee daily operations. He previously led EnvisionRx Options in Twinsburg, while interim president Bart Hester will advise during the transition and 2020 initiatives.
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Cashless shift reshapes Baltimore food hall and retail recovery
At R House Baltimore, all orders use Toast TakeOut with patrons seated outdoors, reducing capacity from 350 to 100 as takeout rises. Owners Cedric Richardson and his wife, Creole Soul, report sales rebounding yet down about half, with staff trimmed from 10 to four.
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Baltimore
Peter DiPrinzio
Cedric Richardson
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