NIH Trial to Evaluate Shionogi Antiviral in Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19

Trial protocol may be adapted to evaluate additional therapeutics.

The National Institutes of Health has initiated a multi-site clinical trial evaluating an investigational antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19. The therapeutic, known as S-217622 or ensitrelvir fumaric acid, was discovered by Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan; and Shionogi & Co.,Read full story

Special Weather Statement – February 15, 2023

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1039 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2023...

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Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Richland-
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Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville,
Avon Lake, Cleveland, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge,
Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth,
Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, Niles,
Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Canton,
Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown,
Millersburg, Killbuck, and Mount Vernon
1039 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2023

...ELEVATED
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TSA is Prepared for Higher Passenger Volumes for Spring Break Travel Season

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travelers and offers a few travel tips for the most efficient checkpoint experience. The spring break travel season begins around Feb. 17 and continues through April 21. TSA anticipates that its Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) will screen increasing numbers of passengers at airport checkpoints as travel volumes may exceed pre-pandemic levels.Read full story

Biden-Harris Administration Provides $262 Million to Improve Access to Jobs, Health Care and Infrastructure Across the Rural Partners Network

The funding will help people living in historically underserved communities in 9 states and Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is providing $262 million to improve access to jobs, health care and infrastructure for people in historically underserved communities across the Rural Partners Network (RPN).Read full story