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A UH doctor says false negatives can be the result of user error or the timing of the COVID-19 test. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result.

The nursing home that provides care for Black Clevelanders will close June 8. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/eliza-bryant-village-nursing-home-to-close-in-june.

The program will also pay for expenses such as transportation and child care to eliminate barriers students face. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/new-akron-childrens-program-pays-tuition-guarantees-nursing-jobs-for-underrepresented-students.

Harris currently serves as deputy director of the Allegheny County Health Department in Pittsburgh. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/roderick-harris-to-succeed-retiring-cuyahoga-county-health-commissioner-terry-allan.

As of Feb. 22, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals have relaxed some of their visitation restrictions. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-area-hospitals-lift-visitation-restrictions-as-covid-19-cases-plummet.

The teen was not vaccinated. Now, her family members hope her story will encourage others to get the shot. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/their-17-year-old-grandchild-died-of-covid-19-now-a-cleveland-couple-urges-teens-to-get-vaccinated.

The partnership will provide food for Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/clevelands-hunger-network-expands-to-lake-and-geauga-counties-to-fight-food-waste-food-insecurity.

The snowmelt could be unhealthy for Lake Erie and other waterways. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/dirt-and-trash-in-snow-could-melt-into-cleveland-area-waterways.

Doctors at several Cleveland-area hospital systems are now seeking help across departments to save patients' limbs. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/when-amputation-seems-inevitable-university-hospitals-doctors-team-up-to-save-limbs.

Individuals with weakened immune systems might not be letting their guard down just yet. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area.

Only one state - California - has more municipalities that declared racism a public health crisis than Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/numerous-ohio-cities-declare-racism-a-public-health-crisis-but-does-it-mean-anything.

The omicron fueled surge has peaked and cases are falling across Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cuyahoga-county-covid-19-cases-are-plummeting-but-its-not-time-to-toss-that-mask-yet-experts-say.

Cuyahoga ​County ADAMHS Board removed the word ‘racism’ from its anti-racist declaration, angering some advocates Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cuyahoga-county-adamhs-board-removed-racism-from-their-anti-racist-statements-does-it-matter.

Doctors say you should still wear your mask indoors. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/when-can-we-safely-take-our-masks-off-now-that-covid-19-cases-are-declining-in-cleveland.

The recent winter weather that hit Northeast Ohio can make it harder for hikers and joggers to get outside. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-experts-share-tips-on-staying-active-when-its-hard-to-exercise-outside.

A family found out their 30-year-old daughter isn't related to the man who raised her. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akrons-summa-health-is-sued-for-alleged-sperm-mix-up-that-was-exposed-by-ancestry-home-dna-test.

Cleveland-area sidewalks are often covered in snow, which could cause mobility issues. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/snow-covered-sidewalks-create-mobility-barriers-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities.

Cleveland and Akron emergency rooms are seeing patients with winter-related injuries, like heart attacks from shoveling. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/with-bad-weather-on-the-way-cleveland-akron-er-docs-share-how-to-stay-safe-in-the-cold-and-snow.

Immigrant health exams are expected to double this year due to the crisis in Afghanistan. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-health-centers-are-working-overtime-to-screen-a-large-influx-of-afghan-refugees.

Cleveland Clinic employees had until Jan. 27 to get the first dose. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-clinic-places-hundreds-of-us-employees-on-unpaid-leave-for-refusing-covid-19-vaccine.