🌱 NE Ohio Hospitals Limit Surgeries + 8 Overdose Deaths In 1 Day

Good morning, people of Cleveland! Danielle Fallon here with today's edition of the Cleveland Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with variable clouds. High: 44 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Cleveland:

1. Northeast Ohio's three major hospital groups made a joint statement Friday regarding a surge in COVID-19 — and how they plan to ensure people get the care they need. The release from Cleveland Clinic, the MetroHealth System, and University Hospitals says health systems are seeing "unprecedented demand for inpatient care." Due to the increase in coronavirus cases, all three hospital groups are making adjustments to non-urgent surgeries at certain locations. (fox8.com)
2. After eight narcotics-related deaths in Cuyahoga County on Thursday, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson issued a health alert on Friday morning. Gilson's office is expediting testing to determine which drugs played a role in Thursday's overdoses. Currently, the county expects to have more than 700 residents die of overdose deaths in 2021. (Cleveland Patch)
3. The Cleveland Public Library is bringing a digital branch to Newburgh Heights, making it easier than ever for residents to access library materials. (Cleveland 19 News)
4. Two upcoming Cleveland road work projects on E. 7th Street and Scranton Road could impact your December driving plans. (Cleveland Patch)
5. The victim of Wednesday's fatal shooting in Cleveland's North Broadway neighborhood has been identified as 58-year-old Kevin Odom. (Cleveland 19 News)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Warehouse Sale (8:00 AM)
• Holidays at Camp 2021 - December 4 - Morning (9:00 AM)
• Global Crisis. Time for the Truth | International Online Conference 12.4.2021 (10:00 AM)
• Holiday Lantern Tours- December 4th - Cleveland History Center (12:20 PM)
• "Jumpstart Your Creativity" Workshop with Author Nancy Christie (1:00 PM)
• Cocoa with Santa in The Square | 2-4 PM (2:00 PM)
• Holidays at Camp 2021 - December 4 - Afternoon (2:00 PM)
• Light Up Lakewood - City of Lakewood (4:00 PM)
• Chill & Toast - City of Shaker Heights - Community Events (5:00 PM)
• Holiday Glitz - Philippine American Society of Ohio (6:00 PM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show (6:00 PM)
• Opening Reception - Future Resonance (6:30 PM)
• Holiday Blitz: Skylight Dinner & Dancing (7:30 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.