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Disney, in Orlando Flordia, recently made a big annoucnement in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 8th cast members will no longer have to undergo temperature checks, and starting May 16th guests will no longer have to partake in temperature checks. Disney states: “Since reopening, we have considered guidance from public health authorities, […]
It seems as though there is a new announcement about the COVID-19 virus every day. Over the last week or so, the CDC announced that those who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear their masks outside. However, despite this new announcement, many who are fully vaccinated, such as President Biden, are still wearing […]
India is currently facing an out-of-control coronavirus wave. Thousands of people are dying, some in the streets, every single day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hesitant to put his economy through another round of turmoil. Regardless of the Prime Minister’s hesitancy, India’s economy may crash anyways. India is the second-largest global exporter of leather and […]
Heritage Christian Services announced that it will be raising its workers’ base wages to $15 an hour, including residential staff that will raise to $15.75 an hour. Heritage Christian Services is the seventh-largest employer in Rochester. A quote from the President and CEO Marisa Geitner: “This is a social justice commitment. People who choose a […]
The pandemic has caused an economic impact that has affected many. Since financial troubles became a priority for many, NY lawmakers voted last year on a law that prohibits a landlord to kick out their tenant due to financial issues. This law is in effect until May 1st, 2021. Now that we are reaching that […]
Earlier last week, the FDA had put the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on pause due to some rare complications that were being reported. Fifteen women out of the 7 million who have received the vaccine have reported severely rare blood clots that may be linked to the vaccine. Yesterday, a panel of experts from […]
So I wanted to share this because I feel like the government is easing us into the idea of lifeforms beyond earth. Look how far we have gone, we made it to Mars and our scientists are creating oxygen on that planet. None of this is a coincidence or just happening to be happening lol. […]
The days of trying to find a COVID test are over as pharmacy shelves such as Walgreens, CVS, and even retailers like Walmart will be stocking up on at-home tests. The at-home kits come with a cotton swab and a test tube. There are a few different ways that the kit will be tested. One […]
Today, many school districts across New York will head back to school full-time. This is the first time since the March of 2020, the beginning of the pandemic. This decision follows after the state issued updated guidance earlier this month, where the state eases social distancing requirements from six feet apart to three feet. Many […]
Starting this Fall, the Rochester City School District will return to school five days a week for in-person learning following three feet of social distancing restrictions. These restrictions, issued last week by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), enable the District to move forward with plans that will allow more students to return […]
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