Politics & Government
1 Avon Polling Location Moved Due To COVID-19 Fears
Secretary of State Frank LaRose ordered all polling locations in senior living or nursing homes moved.
AVON, OH — Secretary of State Frank LaRose ordered all polling locations in nursing homes or senior living homes to be moved this week. The decision will impact one site in Avon.
Health officials have said senior citizens are most vulnerable to the new coronavirus, called COVID-19. Ohio's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, were announced on Monday. A fourth case was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. All infected people live in Northeast Ohio.
In Avon, the following poll location will be moved to protect residents:
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- Avenbury Lakes Lodge, 35400 Middleton Drive will be moved to Hopes Christian Church, 32625 Detroit Road
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The full list of impacted polling locations in Lorain County has been shared by the local board of elections.
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