Kristin Mazur

Aug 22, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kristin Mazur

CLEVELAND — Compared to recent years, COVID-19 isn’t something that’s been top of mind for many recently. What You Need To KnowCOVID hospitalizations were up for the fifth week in a row, according to the CDCThose hospitalizations were up 17% nationwide and 4% in OhioCurrent hospitalization numbers are three times lower than they were this time last yearBut, according to from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID cases are back on the rise.

Aug 21, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kristin Mazur

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new law in Ohio and in several other states across the country aims to protect the privacy of crime victims. What You Need To KnowMarsy’s Law allows the identities of those victims to remain undisclosedIt went into effect in Ohio earlier this yearThe law also protects the identities of police officers who are crime victimsMarsy’s Law allows the identities of those victims to remain undisclosed. But one controversial aspect of the law is when it involves police who are victims.

Aug 19, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kristin Mazur

CLEVELAND — As opioid overdose deaths continue to climb, soon a medication used to prevent those deaths is becoming more available. What You Need To KnowThe FDA approved the sale of Naloxone over the counterThe over-the-counter version of the drug will be in nasal spray form onlyThe drug said two doses of the drug will cost less than $50Naloxone or Narcan quickly reverses an opioid overdose. Early this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of the drug over the counter.

Aug 17, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kristin Mazur

CLEVELAND — Nearly a dozen barbershops in the Cleveland area are helping kids get ready for the new school year, in more ways than one.