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On Saturday, the FDA officially cleared a third COVID-19 Vaccine from Johnson and Johnson that works with one shot instead of two. Vaccine sites and health experts are looking forward to the mass distribution of this version so that we can beat the virus before it mutates into something untreatable. According to health officials, The […]
After completing a contract tracing protocol at School No. 29, Rochester City School Districts have announced that they will be reopening on Monday. The news comes after one of the 8 employees that tested positive for COIVD-19 passed away. According to the contract tracing results, the conclusions point to an on-campus transmission scenario that did […]
According to Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza, the UK strain of the coronavirus has made its way to Ontario county. Kate Ott, Deputy Public Health Director for Ontario County, confirmed the report, also adding that the UK case is not new – the strain was identified through the New York State Department […]
During a recent interview with Level, Lakeith Stanfield revealed that he had to go to therapy after Judas and The Black Messiah. Stanfield portrayed FBI informant William O’Neal in film. Playing the role of such a loathed figure in history also took a physical toll on Stanfield. He recalled experiencing panic attacks and other crucial moments where […]
The Biden Administration have announced that 60,000 food pantries and over 1,300 community centers will be receiving high quality masks from the government over the next few months. The masks will be reusable and come in adult and child sizes. White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients gave a statement addressing the new initiative: “Not […]
Yesterday, Wegmans announced that it would be able to begin distributing vaccinations to two groups: those 65 and older and its own pharmacy employees. Until the infrastructure is tested, the company will only be administering the vaccine to these groups until told otherwise. If you are over 65, you an use this link here to […]
Assemblymember Demond Meeks was on the WDKX Wake-Up Club Monday Morning talking about the new COVID vaccination site that will open in Rochester, on March 3rd at the former Kodak Hawkeye Parking Lot 1345 St. Paul St. Appointment scheduling begin on Wednesday February 24th. Please call 1-833-697-4829 or online at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov The first week of […]
There’s a new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination spot in Rochester, located in the Pamela Jackson R Center. Officials reported that hundreds of people were lining up to receive their inoculations. Dr. Robert Mayo, Chief Medical officer for Rochester Regional Health gave a statement, saying: “It’s really heartwarming to talk to the patients they are expressing a […]
Shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine to New York have been delayed due to the inclement weather that the region has faced in the past week. The week 10 deliveries were supposed to arrive between Feb. 12 & Feb 21st but wont be here until next week at the earliest. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released […]
In response to the unprecedented blizzards that have pummeled Texas, Beyonce’s BeyGOOD has teamed up with Adidas and Houston’s Bread of life to donate money and services to those affected by the storms. Residents can apply for a $1,000 grant through their disaster relief assistance program. There is also a place for anyone to donate […]
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