Ray Horner Show

Sadly, the Coronavirus is doing damage across the globe, but especially with those 65 and older. Attorney Tony Tsarouhas shared some advice on putting together a will, and what happens if an individual were to pass away that did not set up a will.

We’ve heard about the effects COVID-19 has on the human body, from those asymptomatic and the immunocompromised. But what actually happens inside the body? Dr. Richard Londraville is a biologist from the University of Akron, and he touched on how this disease affects the cells, and he also talked about possible treatments for the virus.

Akron mayor Dan Horrigan called in to urge more social distancing, as well as how the city plans on assisting small businesses during this time.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose has plenty on his plate with the moving of Ohio’s election primary. He spoke of the whole process of the primary, which is now April 28th from originally being March 17th.

This week, Ray has interviewed some of the heads of our local hospitals, including Summa Health and Akron Children’s Hospital. Today, Dr. Brian Harte from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General talked about working with the other hospitals during this COVID-19 outbreak.

:17 - This week, Ray has interviewed some of the heads of our local hospitals, including Summa Health and Akron Children’s Hospital. Today, Dr. Brian Harte from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General talked about working with the other hospitals during this COVID-19 outbreak.

8:18 - Also locally, Akron mayor Dan Horrigan called in to urge more social distancing, as well as how the city plans on assisting small businesses during this time.

20:00 - Secretary of State Frank LaRose has plenty on his plate with the moving of Ohio’s election primary. He spoke of the whole process of the primary, which is now April 28th from originally being March 17th.

Each afternoon on WAKR, we carry Governor Mike DeWine’s press briefings, where he’s often joined by Dr. Amy Acton. The governor called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk more about social distancing, the “hot spots” around the state and region, and the manufacturing coming out of Ohio to fight the virus.

Tim Dimoff of SACS Consulting discussed the positives and negatives with increased technology during this lockdown. The negatives have been the scams that have occurred, especially with the elderly being continually preyed upon.

Dr. Rob McGregor, chief medical director of Akron Children’s Hospital, talked about how they are helping, the social distancing, and how kids can be affected.

The efforts to flatten the curve continue, according to Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General. She also touched on the warning signs of Coronavirus, and how to tell between that and a seasonal illness.