CLEVELAND — As Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas continue to see a surge in positive coronavirus cases, the demand for testing options continues to rise.
After days of difficulty finding rapid tests or making an appointment for a PCR test, there was a small sign of relief from state officials.
On Monday, the Cleveland Public Library received a new shipment of at-home COVID-19 tests.
After gathering with family, friends and loved ones over the holiday weekend, Cuyahoga County residents lined up to receive the tests.
The additional test kit availability comes as the Ohio Department of Health reports 8,092 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, coming off the heels of a holiday weekend. This mirrors a nationwide upwards trend in coronavirus cases as the omicron variant, first detected in South Africa, continues to rage.
For more information on the new Cuyahoga County Public Library's curbside pick-up or test availability, click here.
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