By now, it feels like everyone has had COVID-19. But why do a third of adults who suffer through the virus still have trouble months later carrying out their daily activities? Long COVID is a scary prospect and it’s underscored my decision to get a new booster shot. But it’s also been a mystery, with a host of mysterious symptoms. Nearly three years into the pandemic, doctors are working on answers. - Laura |
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Browns at Baltimore Ravens: Browns fuming mad after two late flags and blocked FG in 23-20 loss to the Ravens Cavs vs. Washington Wizards: Donovan Mitchell makes up for late-game blunders, leads Cleveland to 117-107 overtime win in home opener Northeast Ohio Monday weather forecast: Summer in October |
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Dr. Grace McComsey, vice president of research and associate chief scientific officer at University Hospitals, currently leads the RECOVER study investigating the underpinnings of long COVID-19. (University Hospitals) |
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Long COVID: Between 16 million and 19 million Americans are suffering from long COVID-19, dealing with everything from a persistent loss of taste and smell to fatigue so disabling that people can’t work. The disease has eerie similarities to HIV. Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports that researchers in Cleveland have conducted one of the largest studies in the United States, making strides in identifying the underlying mechanism of the disorder and how it might be treated. Rape kits: Nearly 15,000 suspects and offenders in Cuyahoga County should have been swabbed for DNA by criminal justice authorities over seven years but were not, reports John Tucker. The Cleveland State University study found higher-than-anticipated glut of missed opportunities to solve cold cases, including murders and rapes. Early voting: Ohio’s early voting numbers so far contain some heartening signs for Republicans and caution flags for Democrats. Andrew Tobias’ analysis shows that as of Tuesday, 871,341 Ohioans requested an absentee ballot, 25,000 more requests than the same time for the last comparable election in 2018, or a 2.7% increase. However, in the six counties won by President Joe Biden, the requests are down 3.9% compared to where they were four years ago. Today in Ohio: Ohio Auditor Keith Faber spun a sinister story to the members of the Westerville Tea Party, speculating the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections could divert special voting-machine paper to other states for voter fraud. We’re talking about the baseless accusations from a state official on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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FirstEnergy: Besides the former CEO and senior vice president, several other top FirstEnergy officials were fired or retired after the House Bill 6 scandal became public in the summer of 2020. Jeremy Pelzer reviews records released during the past three years to stitch together the alleged roles some of the lesser-known FirstEnergy executives are said to have played behind the scenes. |
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National Park: Cuyahoga Valley National Park is hoping to enhance a portion of its habitat by lighting it on fire. Peter Krouse reports a controlled burn is scheduled for today on about 40 acres along Ohio 303 and Interstate 271 where the Richfield Coliseum once hosted concerts and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball games. Jail II: The idea to reuse the newer part of the existing Cuyahoga County Jail, which would keep some of the inmates attached to a potentially renovated courthouse, was once considered rather building all-new. Though the Justice Center Executive Steering Committee declared renovation “impractical” and voted unanimously to build a new jail offsite, Kaitlin Durbin is revisiting the possibility of renovations at the 1995-built downtown building. Homeless shelter: More than a year after Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish forced homeless men out of an Independence hotel and onto the streets, his promise to increase bedspace at the county’s men’s shelter is coming to fruition. Kaitlin Durbin reports that County Council approved a nearly $4 million contract to expand the men’s shelter at 2100 Lakeside Ave. to add 60 semi-private living spaces and surge capacity up to 100 beds, to a total capacity to 435 beds. Second summer: Second summer is a stretch of warm weather that occurs in late autumn after the first frost hits the ground, reports Zachary Smith. Cleveland had second summers in 11 years since 1970, about 21% of the time. Halloween decor: Get in the Halloween spirit with photos of readers’ holiday decorations. |
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Clinic building: Cleveland’s City Planning Commission voted Friday to approve early-stage “schematic” plans for the Cleveland Clinic’s proposed 14-story Neurology Institute, despite their criticism that the design continues the hospital system’s trend of inwardly-oriented structures that do little to activate streets and public spaces. Steven Litt reports the building planned for the north side of Carnegie Avenue between East 89th and East 90th streets is a big part of the Clinic’s $1.3 billion initiative to add new facilities to its main campus and other locations in Ohio, Florida, and London, England. Glasses: Sean McDonnell put off getting an eye exam in part because he was afraid of the cost. He reports on the best deal he found and what it’s like to buy glasses on the internet in his weekly column on saving you money. Hopkins flights: The pandemic, which brought the airline industry to a near-standstill in early 2020, continues to disrupt travelers in the form of fewer destinations, fewer flights, more crowded airplanes and higher fares. Susan Glaser reports that at Cleveland Hopkins, total seat capacity is down 11% for the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period in 2019 and flights are down 24%. Unemployment: The unemployment rate in Ohio remained steady in September, even as the state lost jobs. Sean McDonnell reports Ohio lost 7,600 jobs over the month. Ohio is 129,400 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels in February 2020. COVID-19 map: Cuyahoga and all other Greater Cleveland counties were designated yellow, for moderate COVID-19 transmission, on the latest U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map. It was a step backward, as last week three Greater Cleveland counties — Medina, Portage and Summit — were designated green, reports Julie Washington. |
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Marijuana expungement: Mayor Justin Bibb’s plan to expunge more than 4,000 low-level marijuana convictions hit a procedural roadblock as Ohio law maintains that individuals are the only people who can initiate the process to seal or expunge a case. Olivia Mitchell reports the city filed notices to withdraw its motions to remove the charges from residents’ records, but it is sending letters to urge residents to use the Cleveland Municipal Court website to start proceedings. Fatal shooting: An 18-year-old male died Saturday after he apparently was shot while driving on a street in the area of the Kinsman and Woodland Hills neighborhoods. Cliff Pinckard reports that police say Carlos Demore apparently was shot while driving west on Woodhill Road. Indian River: Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility is going to make some changes after a weekend incident during which 12 youths barricaded themselves in the facility, Megan Sims reports. At a Sunday afternoon press conference, the Ohio Department of Youth Services and officials from Indian River announced that they will deploy body cameras and offer pay supplements to youth specialists/corrections officers who work in the Indian River housing units through the end of the year, after inmates broke out of their rooms Saturday afternoon. Father charged: The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a 24-year-old Canton father Thursday evening in connection to the death of his 4-month-old child. Molly Walsh reports authorities arrested Javion Milan outside of his work in Canton on charges of murder, felonious assault and endangering children. Police shooting: Police shot a carjacking suspect Friday afternoon in the vicinity of Shaker Heights High School, reports Molly Walsh. The school was put on lockdown even though students had the day off and the suspect was taken to the hospital. |
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Bob Costas: Bob Costas mentioned longtime Cleveland baseball radio man Tom Hamilton as he defended himself against allegations of Yankees bias, Marc Bona reports. Costas, who did play-by-play on the Guardians-Yankees ALDS series for TBS, is not calling the Yankees-Astros ALCS series. “It only comes from people who are themselves partisans - whose idea of objectivity is Tom Hamilton’s call,” Costas said. Season of Joy: Cedar Point plans to spread some holiday cheer at Sawmill Creek next month, debuting a new “Season of Joy” event that runs through December. Susan Glaser reports the festivities kick off Nov. 18 and will include holiday decorations, special food and beverage offerings, plus lots of live entertainment. Bedroom TV: Laura Johnston has never had a TV in the bedroom. Now that her kids are older, she’s designing a spot for one in her new primary suite. Dollywood: At Dollywood, the eastern Tennessee amusement park that is part owned by country music star Dolly Parton, Dolly's influence is everywhere – from the music along the midway to her favorite foods at the Front Porch Café to a replica of the Tennessee mountain home where she was raised, reports Susan Glaser. Rock induction: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s annual inductee exhibit will open on Nov. 2, honoring the class of 2022. Troy Smith reports this year’s inductees include Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Carly Simon. |
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