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According to a statement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered last week, 200,000 of those on Friday. The success of the mass vaccination is due in part to the “Am I Eligible” tool that helps people with underlying conditions find out if […]
Grammy nominated singers Chole and Halle Bailey have been tapped to become the newest brand ambassadors for skin care company Neutrogena. The two of them shared a video on instagram with a caption that read: “SURPRISE! We are so excited to announce that we are the new faces of @Neutrogena! finding the perfect skincare routine […]
Yesterday, around 12:30 pm on Lyell Ave in Rochester, emergency crews responded to a call that indicated a person was on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene and ended up applying first aid to the victim before taking them to Strong Memorial Hospital, where they are still in critical condition. The Rochester Fire Department’s Arson […]
Yesterday, Rochester leadership including Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Michael Mendoza gathered Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Monroe County. Along with University of Rochester Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Apostolakas, Rochester Regional Health Chief Medical Officer […]
The Excelsior Pass, was developed to confirm COVID-19 vaccinations and recent negative COVID-19 tests, according to the state. Confidential data transfers are intended to fast-track the reopening of theaters, stadiums and other businesses, the state said. The new technology was tested at Barclays Center and at Madison Square Garden. Individuals can print out their pass or store […]
During the presidential campaign, Joe Biden ran as the “mask” president, actively criticizing the way that Trump dismissed masks during his time as president. Last June, Biden said “The one thing we do know — these masks make a gigantic difference. I would insist that everybody out in public be wearing that mask.” Now a […]
According to a video released by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza, the downward trend of COVID-19 cases is continuing to decline across the Finger Lakes Region. After having the highest case rate in the region a few weeks ago, the Monroe County Health Department […]
Officials are speculating that the deal brokered with the pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson and Merck will advance the overall vaccine distribution timeline by a couple of months. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he thinks that every willing adult in the US could be vaccinated as soon as April. There should be around […]
The new mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the old Kodak Hawkeye parking lot had a great opening day. The first 1000 inoculations were performed without any problems and participants had nothing but good things to say about the experience. Nick Brandreth, a Rochester resident commented, saying: “It was real easy to get through it, it […]
A security guard in the Greece Central Schools is being praised for successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking student. Security footage shows a student running over to Robin Cooper at Athena High School, Cooper recognizing he was choking and then performing the Heimlich. Security footage dated Feb. 26, 2021. To See Video Click Here. […]
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