Shaker Park, Community Center Closing To Public

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — Starting Wednesday, Shaker Heights City Hall, Thornton Park and the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building will be closed to the public. It is not yet clear how long the closures will last.

"City staff will be hard at work ensuring operations continue, but in order to protect the health of employees, there will be no walk-in visitors allowed. By all means, give us a call if you have an urgent matter and we will work with you to find a solution," the city said in a statement.

The city's main phone number is 216-491-1400. A directory of departments and contact information can be found on the city's website.

There are now 36 confirmed new coronavirus, COVID-19, cases in Ohio, officials announced Sunday. Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, said it is becoming increasingly difficult to track the number of confirmed cases around the state because testing is ramping up.

Gov. Mike DeWine and state officials ordered all bars and restaurants closed statewide on Sunday. Carry-out and delivery will be allowed to continue, but dine-in services will be barred.