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A new study shows that thousands of minority-owned businesses were last on the list when it came to receiving the government’s coronavirus relief loans. According to the Associated Press, data from the Paycheck Protection Program shows minority-owned small businesses didn’t receive a relief loan until the last few weeks of the program. White business owners […]
More people are making the switch over from alcohol to marijuana. According to the results of a Harris Poll released this month, almost half of cannabis consumers age 21 and up have replaced or reduced their c since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The poll also found that one-third of those who use cannabis […]
A pharmacist in Wisconsin allegedly sabotaged more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine at a local hospital. According to local authorities, Steven Bradenberg, 46 who is a self proclaimed “conspiracy theorist” who believed that the vaccine would “change people’s DNA.” Bradenberg allegedly removed boxes of the vaccine for more than 12 hours, rendering them […]
According to officials from the Monroe County Department of Public Health, there were 693 cases of COVID-19 reported on Sunday, brining the weekend total to over 1000 with the 454 cases reported on Saturday. On a weekly average, Monroe County is reporting around 618 cases per day and the 7 day rolling positivity rate is […]
Ashanti says that she is “feeling grateful” on an instagram post she released, announcing that she is now COVID free. “My parents and I got our negative results back right in time to start off the New Year healthy, happy & loved. Wishing y’all all an Amazing 202WON.” The news broke after she had to […]
In order for the asymptomatic COVID-19 testing sites in Monroe County to remain open, they need volunteers. The United Way of Rochester just announced that they are looking for around 150 people to come forward and lend a hand so that the community can continue testing. Jamie Saunders, President and CEO of The United Way […]
The Food and Drug Association has just announced a food alert on a certain kind of dog food, which has killed over 25, and made 8 dogs sick. Certain Sportmix brand dog foods that are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods have been found to contain a toxin which is hurting the pets. Midwesetrn Pet Foods […]
In addition to doctors and first responders, its safe to say that essential employees like grocery store workers also put their lives on the line for everyone else, as they did their best to keep food on their shelves so we could have food on our tables. Now, officials at the CDC have recommended that […]
During an interview on Sunday, dr. Anthony Fauci described his outlook on the next few months as less than ideal, or more specifically saying that he fears that worst is yet to come. “And the reason I’m concerned and my colleagues in public health are concerned also is that we very well might see a […]
In only 10 days, Strong Memorial Hospital has given over 4,000 coronavirus vaccinations to its employees from both Pfizer and Moderna. Without skipping a beat, shots were administered on Christmas Day – “you get in, you get your shot, and back to work you go.” Kathy Parrinello, Chief Operating Officer has the place running like […]
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