LAKEWOOD, Ohio – The city of Lakewood has chosen to extend its novel coronavirus-related closures and cancel upcoming city-sponsored events through May 31.

Lakewood Mayor Meghan George said in a Friday news release that she is encouraged by Ohio’s so-far successful efforts to “flatten the curve,” but she wants to keep Lakewood residents’ safety as a top priority, especially as the number of COVID-19 cases in the suburb has steadily increased.

“We live in the most densely populated community in Ohio. That makes Lakewood exceptional and, as such, we must take exceptional steps to protect ourselves,” George said in the release.

The following will remain closed through the end of May:

City buildings, except by appointment. Lakewood Municipal Court will still operate within City Hall during its posted hours, and those expected to appear in court will be enter the building as usual.

City pavilions, for both public and private use

Playgrounds and park restrooms

All city-sponsored events are also canceled through May 31. The city specifically noted in its release that this includes the KLB Spring Humus Sale & Adopt-a-Spot Flower pick-up (scheduled for May 16), as well as the “Meet the Trucks” event that was slated for June 6.

Lakewood officials believe there is a “strong likelihood that there will be more cancellations” past May 31, the release states.

To stay updated, the city asks residents to go to their coronavirus website or to call 216-227-3240 to hear the latest coronavirus news via a daily recording.

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