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Yesterday was the final day that hospitals and nursing home employees will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the day. Ahead of this mandate, Monroe County has seen an increased turnout at vaccines clinics. Dr. Stephen Cook of the University of Rochester Medical Center stated: […]
The FDA just approved the emergency use booster shot for a 3rd dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine. The booster shot will be available for people 65 years and older and people with underlying health issues. Pfizer just announced earlier this week that their Covid-19 vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to […]
Monday, September 27th, is the New York State deadline of when healthcare workers need to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. As New York prepares for the fallout of workers from this mandate, yesterday Governor Kathy Hochul released her plan to combat staffing shortages in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan includes declaring […]
Just when we thought the days of toilet paper and cleaning supplies shortages were over, Costco has announced new limits on purchases of certain household items as supply chain issues occur and the delta variant spreads. Costco says that they are putting “limitations on key items” such as toilet paper, bottled water, and cleaning supplies […]
If you plan on going to the Blue Cross Arena in the near future for any sporting events or concerts It was just announced people must show proof of being vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This policy goes into effect for all people ages 12 and under. Children under 12 must wear masks at all […]
Saturday September 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. there will be a community event to stop the violence.” It’s A Family Affair” march and seminar at Ark of Covenant Church 60 Lorimer Street.
Don’t have your COVID vaccination cards on you? Well, it’s coming to smarts phones soon. Apple’s Wallet app would be able to carry your COVID vaccination cards. Demonstrating proof of vaccination through their iPhones and Apple Watches. The vaccination cards could be used by businesses or venues as a form of verification, similar to how you […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul paid a visit to Rochester, where she discussed the upcoming mandate for healthcare workers. The governor will not be budging on the mandate for healthcare workers that is set to take effect on September 27. Governor Hochul said that there is a plan to replace unvaccinated workers, but she did not […]
The upcoming deadline for healthcare workers being vaccinated against COVID-19 is vastly approaching, and an alarm is being sounded in Monroe County as it approaches. On September 27th, which is next Monday, with rare exception, employees at hospitals and nursing homes who have not had a covid vaccine won’t be allowed to work. Due to […]
It is looking like in only a matter of weeks, children between the ages of 5 and 11 could be eligible to get a COVID shot from Pfizer. Trials are re now being reviewed by the FDA, as Pfizer’s vaccine had a “robust” antibody response. Dosage for children was scaled back, from what worked for […]
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