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Cleveland curfew causes widespread issues for local citizens

Traffic delays, inability to make it to work, and canceled doctor appointments are just a few of the problems caused by the downtown curfew.

CLEVELAND — The city of Cleveland has enacted a curfew in the downtown area through 8:00 p.m. on June 2, and it is causing a lot of problems already. 

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The city has said that anyone in the area during the restricted hours will be told to leave immediately and that those in violation of the order are subject to arrest. On Sunday, Governor Mike Dewine gave the green light for the National Guard to step in and assist. 

"The curfew applies to both vehicles and foot traffic," said Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson during a press conference. 

Many residents in the downtown area have raised questions about going outside for essential needs, while others are worried about the overall impact this will have on urgent situations. 

One Twitter user wrote "My much needed brain MRI is cancelled because the highways are closed going into Cleveland. I am not the only patient affected." 

Entrances in and out of the city have been blocked to shut down the area, with one person posting pictures of blocked streets, writing "one of my coworkers was told to return home while out for a run." 

Many other citizens have raised concerns over the ability to get to work and make important appointments if they are unable to travel in or out of the city. 

The Cleveland police and city officials have not given any word as to whether or not the order will be extended once again, or officially end on June 2. 

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