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The FDA-recommended mask, N95s, seemed to be impossible to find for weeks, just like toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic. Well now, finally, the search for N95s has become easier than we thought. Free N95 masks are being given out at Wegmans, as part of a federal initiative. Each person is limited to […]
While many across the United States have been patiently waiting for FDA’s approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for young children ages 6 months through 4 years of age, it looks like we will have to wait a bit longer. It is unclear how long this will be postponed, but the FDA said that Pfizer […]
The New York State office of cannabis management is warning people, especially businesses To stop the illegal cell of cannabis. They’re also telling people to stop gifting Or risk not being able to get a license to sell marijuana legally. New York State decided to jump on the wagon of legalizing marijuana last year. No […]
Now that Governor Kathy Hochul has lifted the mask mandate and left the choice for counties, Monroe County announces that we have entered the “common sense phase” of controlling COVID-19. Our new phase means staying home if you don’t feel well and isolating or quarantining if you test positive for COVID. Monroe County Public Health […]
With everyone hyped about Valentine’s Day that’s coming up a new study shows that people may be in love but nobody’s getting married. According to a report by Wizard.com marriage rates in New York State are down 51% Within the last 13 years. So I guess if people aren’t getting married that would also show […]
Need a COVID test? You can get a test and masks during a giveaway this weekend in Rochester. Plus it’s open to everyone living in Monroe County. Ten thousand rapid test kits and masks will be handed out Saturday (02/12) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rochester Community Sports Complex—the old soccer stadium […]
Starting today, New York will be joining other states on dropping the mask mandate for businesses. However, there is still a mandate for buses, trains, subways, planes, subways, at domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, state-regulated health care, and adult care facilities, jails, and schools. While the mandate ends today, counties, cities, and businesses can make […]
According to this news report the health human services department under the bottom administration are planning to give out a 30 million dollar grants different programs across the country and under served communities. One of the things that caught my attention in this story according to president Biden’s executive order the grant would fund drug […]
Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that he will be lifting the statewide school mask mandate on March 7 since there is a drop in COVID-19 infections. According to Murphy, the drop in COVID-19 infections brings new pressure on government officials to ease off restrictions amid public frustration and fatigue with the pandemic. He […]
A Catholic school in Massachusetts is under fire after they thought it was a bright idea to serve fried chicken for lunch to celebrate black history month. Students that were offended said the school promoted the meal during the morning announcements. School administrators said the fried chicken celebrate black history month ideal came from a black cafeteria […]
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