CLEVELAND, Ohio – From the death of a former Auburn linebacker to concerts being canceled and news of the Delta variant, here is our roundup of coronavirus facts, figures and numbers regarding Cleveland, Ohio, the United States and the world Aug. 7-13, followed by our quotes of the week:
Aug. 7
It’s announced that Rickey Medlocke (above photo, top right) of Lynyrd Skynyrd has tested positive for Covid. The band cancels its appearance Monday at the Concert for Legends at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
Aug. 8
Associated Press, citing Johns Hopkins University figures, reports the U.S. seven-day average of daily Covid cases is more than 107,100 – highest in nearly six months. The network says the daily-case average has seen a nine-fold increase since early July. … “The Suicide Squad” opened with a disappointing $26.5 million in estimated ticket sales. The pandemic is…
