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Dear Residents,
This week, I want to remind you that the use of masks in public
spaces in the City of Cleveland is now mandatory and enforcement of
this mask mandate is now in effect. Individuals and businesses that
do not comply are subject to certain civil penalties. To report
non-compliant businesses, residents should call the Cleveland
Department of Public Health hotline at 216-857-7165. For individual
or private residence complaints, residents should call the Police
non-emergency line at 216-621-1234.
It is important to heed these warnings about the use of masks.
Although the nice weather might tempt you to hold barbecues or other
gatherings with friends and family, we are seeing an uptick in the
number of cases arising from such gatherings. Avoid these gatherings
to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. No one is immune from
the virus and those who are infected may not always show symptoms. I
also say this to young people, be cautious and always wear a mask.
The number of cases involving people under 40 years old is
increasing. Please ensure you are not the reason a loved one who is
more susceptible to the virus becomes ill.
Here is a quick look at announcements made this week:
July 21: I swore in Aqueelah A. Jordan as Chief Assistant
Prosecutor. Jordan previously served as an Assistant Cuyahoga County
Prosecutor. Prior to that position, she was a member of the City of
Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office and also served as Cleveland Municipal
Court Interim Mediation Coordinator. Click here to view her photo
and biography. Click here to watch the swearing in video.
July 23: I was joined by Police Chief Calvin D. Williams and Public
Safety Director Karrie D. Howard for a virtual press conference
where we gave updates regarding recent news about federal law
enforcement in City of Cleveland. Watch the video on the City of
Cleveland's Facebook page.
Testing for those with COVID-19 symptoms or those who have been
exposed to someone with COVID-19 is available for free at local
federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the City of Cleveland.
To view a list of free testing sites in Cleveland, click here. To
view Ohio Department of Health's map of testing sites, click here.
Beginning August 2020, bulk pick-up will operate on its regular
schedule. Bulk pick-up will be conducted on the first full week of
each month on residents' regular collection day. Residents should
follow regular bulk pick-up guidelines.
As of July 23, there are 83 COVID-19 City resident fatalities and
3,871 cases of coronavirus in the City of Cleveland.
If you have general questions about the coronavirus, click on the
buttons below. Follow our blog at clecityhall.com for updates and
click on the social icons below to follow us on social media.
Thank you and stay safe,
Frank G. Jackson, Mayor
City of Cleveland
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