Cleveland COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE FOR JULY 14, 2020
Looking at the rate of growth of new COVID-19 cases across and within the Cleveland Region, we used a five-day rolling average of change to mitigate fluctuations in daily testing or reporting. In terms of the rate of increase, cases in the full 7-county region are increasing about 1.7% per day (the light brown line below). Looking at recent weeks, a consistent daily decrease in the number of new cases has yet to be seen in any sub-geography of the metropolitan area. Meanwhile, the rate in the City of Cleveland is gradually increasing from 1.0% daily growth on June 21 to 3.0% daily growth by July 11 (the red line below).
The above chart can be compared to the one below, ending July 6, that presents all geographies except the city itself on a downward trajectory. This trend has since reversed.
In terms of new case numbers (vs. percentage growth) in Cuyahoga County, the number of new cases per day in the City is on the cusp of surpassing, for the first time, the number of cases in Suburban Cuyahoga County.
in terms of cases per capita, the City leads the region with 816 cases per 100,000 residents, while the regional average is 550 cases per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the state’s rate of 576 cases per 100,000 residents. Lake County has the fewest cases per capita at 275.
For comparison’s sake, here’s how the Cleveland region looked in terms of cases per capita in late April:
How is Cleveland faring in terms of fatalities per case compared to other places? Below we compare observed case-fatality ratios across the region and beyond. The City of Cleveland has the lowest ratio in the region, and lower than the state and the US as a whole, while the ratio in Portage County is the region’s highest. Below, the Cleveland geographies are in red, foreign countries are in yellow, and other US places are in blue.
CUYAHOGA Cases by zip code
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health releases the volume of cases by ZIP code each week. The map below is for data as of July 9, 2020. (The map depicts cases for both the city and the suburbs.) Based on the labeling of the lowest case category, of “13-91,” and highest category of “256-405",” each zip code in Cuyahoga County has at least 13 cases, but not more than 405.
For comparative purposes and to see how areas of COVID-19 concentration have either intensified (ike 44122), spread (like 44113), or diminished (like 44133) relative to other areas, here is the map with data from April 2:
Source: Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Masks now Mandatory in the city
Per Mayor Jackson’s Executive Order on July 3, effective immediately, wearing of a mask is mandatory for all individuals out in public or in public spaces.
Based on contact tracing for the latest surge in cases, the City has identified three areas of exposure: 1. Parties/Social Gatherings, 2. Out of State Travel, 3. Bars/Restaurants. The Mayor’s Order and Proclamation of Civil Emergency can be seen here. The Mayor’s declaration of Emergency, initially made on March 11, 2020, is in effect until 11:59pm July 31, 2020 (if not extended).
Masks now required THROUGHOUT CUyahoga, Summit, and Lorain Counties
Effective 6pm on Wednesday, July 8, masks are now required throughout Cuyahoga County, per order of the Ohio Department of Health. The inclusion of Summit and Lorain Counties were added a day later. Masks must be worn in all public businesses (like restaurants), as well as any indoor place that is not a residence, any outdoor place where social distancing is not feasible, and in any transit or ride-hailing vehicle. The order does not apply to children under the age of 10. Details here.
7/21/20 Update: Given record numbers of new cases across the state of Ohio, effective 6:00pm on 7/22/20, masks must be worn in all Ohio counties.
PUBLIC SUPPORT LINES FOR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
MetroHealth: Dedicated MetroHealth support line for questions/concerns: 440-592-6843 (440-59-COVID)
Cuyahoga County Board of Public Health Clinic: 216-201-2041
City of Cleveland, Department of Public Health: See numbers here.
Ohio Department of Health hotline: 833-427-5634 (833.4.ASK.ODH) taking calls from 9 a.m to 8 p.m daily.
US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: 800-232-4636 (800-CDC-INFO) or website.
MOBILE PHone Alerts
Sign up for “CodeRED” alerts to receive calls and emails from the City, Cuyahoga County, and/or any Cuyahoga County suburb.
To sign up online, visit https://bit.ly/CLECodeRED
Get mobile alerts by downloading the CodeRED app via the Apple or Google Play stores
City of Cleveland seniors who need assistance signing up are welcome to call the Department of Aging at 216-664-4383 for periodic phone call messaging.
GLOBAL Statistics & Resources
New York Times: Details by every US county and by country
Johns Hopkins University: Details by countries/geography.
A quiet Street
East 4 St., Downtown: The normally bustling street as it appeared Friday, April 4, 2020, on a sunny afternoon at 4:23pm. Photo: The Center for Cleveland.
END OF UPDATE
Cleveland and COVID-19
This page intends to serve as a central source of case data on Cleveland and COVID-19 (Coronavirus), focusing on the latest trends.
Earlier editions of these updates—on April 24 and prior—detail the then-latest current information on public services to include schools, libraries, public transit, city services, airports, air services, parks, and sites for COVID-19 testing. As most of the economy has now “opened,” we will now focus these updates on case data.
As the current COVID-19 threat environment is continually changing, some of the information contained here may have changed and/or new developments may have occurred. This page will be updated regularly. Please send any omissions, changes, or corrections to covid19update [at] centerforcleveland.org.