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Health officials warn of mpox outbreak in Cuyahoga County

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7 months ago

April 29, 2024

Health officials warn of mpox outbreak in Cuyahoga County

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County has an mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

Data shows from Feb. 8 to April 23, the county documented nine cases of the virus. Cases range in ages 17 to 44.

In 2023, there were no reported cases of mpox in Cuyahoga County, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health database.

There are two types of mpox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: clade I and clade II. Both can be spread by direct contact with infected wild animals, a person with mpox or contaminated materials. The incubation for the virus is three to 17 days, which during this time, a person may not have any symptoms.

Signs and symptoms include:

A rash that may be located on hands, feet, chest, face or mouth or near the genitals
The rash may initially look like little pimples or blisters, and could be painful or itchy
The rash will go through several stages before healing, including scabs
Fever
Chills
Swollen lymph nodes
Exhaustion
Muscle aches and backache
Headache
Respiratory symptoms (e.g., sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)

Those with mpox may experience a few or all symptoms, according to the CDC.

Symptoms can start within 21 days of exposure. The CDC said those who experience flu-like symptoms will likely develop a rash within one to four days. Those with mpox can spread the virus from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed with a fresh layer of skin.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health urges those who believe they may have been exposed to the virus to get tested as soon as possible, and providers who see a patient with lesions and/or a rash are advised to test them for mpox, especially Black males, who are high risk.

There are vaccines available for the virus. It’s a two-dose vaccination regimen; four weeks after the first dose, a second dose can be given, providing maximum protection against the virus. Call the local health department to receive a vaccine or check on your vaccine history.

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Ohio high school football scores for regional finals: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

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51 mins ago

November 24, 2024

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio high school football scores from the fourth week of the OHSAA playoffs, as provided by The Associated Press.

Regional Finals

Division I

Region 1=

St. Edward 13, Mentor 7

Region 2=

Centerville 23, Huber Hts. Wayne 14

Region 3=

Powell Olentangy Liberty 21, Pickerington N. 9

Region 4=

Cin. Moeller 28, St. Xavier (OH) 23

Division II

Region 5=

Akr. Hoban 21, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 7

Region 6=

Avon 28, Medina Highland 20

Region 7=

Sunbury Big Walnut 14, Massillon Washington 7

Region 8=

Cin. Anderson 28, Cin. La Salle 21

Division III

Region 9=

Youngs. Ursuline 54, Gates Mills Gilmour 0

Region 10=

Tol. Cent. Cath. 45, Parma Padua 7

Region 11=

Bishop Watterson 37, Steubenville 7

Region 12=

London 13, Bellbrook 0

Division IV

Region 13=

Cle. Glenville 12, Perry 6, OT

Region 14=

Sandusky Perkins 28, Ontario 21

Region 15=

Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 48, St Clairsville 7

Region 16=

Cin. Taft 26, Kettering Alter 12

Division V

Region 17=

Canfield S. Range 17, Poland Seminary 16

Region 18=

Liberty Center 34, Milan Edison 6

Region 19=

Ironton 55, Wheelersburg 0

Region 20=

W. Liberty-Salem 21, Lewistown Indian Lake 14

Division VI

Region 21=

Kirtland 41, Dalton 6

Region 22=

Bluffton 24, Hamler Patrick Henry 7

Region 23=

Galion Northmor 37, Cols. Grandview Hts. 6

Region 24=

Coldwater 45, Anna 21

Division VII

Region 25=

Jeromesville Hillsdale 44, Cuyahoga Hts. 14

Region 26=

Columbus Grove 14, Delphos St John’s 0

Region 27=

Danville 40, Beaver Eastern 6

Region 28=

Maria Stein Marion Local 21, Minster 7

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PHOTOS: Karl's top pics – Steelers at Browns

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9 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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PHOTOS: Karl's top pics – Steelers at Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66), Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65), and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

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Fifth Third Bank picks new president for northern Ohio

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18 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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Fifth Third Bank picks new president for northern Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Fifth Third Bank has hired a new president for its northern Ohio market.

Matt Nipper has been promoted to president of Fifth Third’s northern Ohio region, which includes Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Toledo and Youngstown. He takes the place of Tom Partridge, who is now group regional president at Cincinnati-based Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB), which is the 11th-largest U.S.-based consumer bank.

Nipper had been Cleveland market president since he joined Fifth Third in April before taking on the larger role.

Read the full story on cleveland.com’s sister site, Cleveland Business Journal.

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