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After Gov. Kathy Hochul said that KN-95 masks are more effective at stopping the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. The state is distributing KN95 masks to counties, and will be holding distribution events. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will provide local businesses with KN95 masks and rapid test kits during a drive-through giveaway on […]
Are you ready to head back to the office? You are not alone, a new One Poll survey revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 Americans are thrilled to return to work in 2022. 87% of the 803 polled are prepared to work full-time again in person and no longer want virtual meetings. Sixty percent want […]
After receiving backlash on the shortening of isolation days from 10 to 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering altering its recommendations for people with COVID-19. According to Dr. Fauci, there was “some concern” that the CDC told people to isolate for five days but did not recommend that they get a […]
Since the announcement of Facebook’s rebranding to Meta, the popular metaverse project SYN CITY has announced that they’ve named Swae Lee their Chief Entertainment Officer. According to Crypto Briefing, Swae Lee will be tasked with streamlining the upcoming clash between digital art, music, and metaverse gaming in the coming year. In addition to these tasks, […]
In the rise of the omicron variant, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is easing up on the quarantine rules for essential workers. According to Governor Hochul, most of the state’s essential workers can return to work just five days after a positive coronavirus test. Workers will only be able to do this if they’re fully […]
After speculation of student loan payments continued extension, President Biden announced Wednesday he is extending the pause on student loan payments until May 1st. Originally, the pause on the payments was scheduled to continue on February 1st, since they have been on pause due to the pandemic. The Biden Administration continued the pause due to […]
A new way to help combat COVID-19 has been created and it comes in a form of a pill. Yesterday, the FDA authorized the first pill in the U.S. to treat the effects of COVID-19 from home. According to reported studies, the Pfizer-made anti-viral pills are 89% effective at preventing serious illness or hospitalization when […]
Pegula Sports and Entertainment the company that manages the Blue Cross Arena announced an updated vaccination policy. All guests ages 5-11 will now be required to provide proof of at least one dose of vaccination for entry into all events. Pegula Sports also owns the Buffalo Bills and Sabres and the policy includes concerts, Bills, Sabres, Amerks, […]
After speculation that the student loan payment plan will continue at the beginning of February, it is rumored that the Biden Administration might extend the payment pause and interest waiver for most borrowers once again. This big news will aid over 42 million Americans who owe on their federal student loans. It is reported that […]
According to the U.S. Secret Service, nearly $100 billion has been stolen from COVID-19 relief programs set up to help businesses and people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The estimate is based on Secret Service cases and data from the Labor Department and the Small Business Administration. The Secret Service didn’t include COVID-19 […]
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