COVID-19
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Yesterday, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello spoke on the upcoming deadline for health care workers in New York to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, stating that local hospitals are still sorting through legal issues and support plans. Bello stated: “All of us are doing everything possible to get the rest of our citizens and employees vaccinated. […]
The 13th Season of the Wendy Williams Show has been pushed back to Oct. 4th. This comes after news that Wendy Williams has tested positive for COVID-19. Repeat episodes airing until then. The show’s official Instagram account said Wednesday “While continuing her health evaluations, Wendy has tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19” according reports the […]
It’s been nearly two years since a touring Broadway cast took the stage at Rochester’s Auditorium Theatre. After a long time coming, it’s finally ready to happen. In less than a week, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will launch its national tour in Rochester on Tuesday. “Cats” from September 21st-26th. Executive producer Kori Prior stated: “’Cats’ […]
Yesterday, federal judge David Hurd in Utica temporarily blocked the New York State upcoming vaccine mandate from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of healthcare workers sued. The protestors stated that their Constitutional rights were violated because the mandate disallowed religious exemptions. Judge Hurd gave New York State until September 22nd to […]
UR Medicine and other health care systems are concerned about the potential for a staffing crisis given the new government mandate. There is a debate amongst healthcare workers, as some workers choose to quit rather than get vaccinated. This upcoming mandate is supposed to take effect in less than two weeks, and the uncertainty is […]
Airport officials in Miami are using COVID-19 detecting dogs that will sniff the mask of employees to detect the Coronavirus by their sweat and breath. Now according to reports during the trials the dolls were successful between 96 and 99% of the time. The Miami International airport is using 2 dogs professionally trained to sniff […]
Monroe County is opening mass vaccination sites again to accommodate people who want to get the booster shot. The sites will also give vaccination shots to people who have not been vaccinated. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced they will be hiring more than 100 people for the mass vaccination sites. They are looking for […]
Small business owners there is some good news if and you didn’t get help from the first grant initiative. You will have another opportunity for help if you are in need of financial relief. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced the Fast Forward Monroe 2.0 initiative Wednesday. The initiative is to help small businesses affected […]
Due to an upcoming federal mandate, 80 million workers will be given the choice to get the COVID vaccine or get tested weekly, or if you work in healthcare there may not be a testing option. In the greater Rochester area, the mandate could affect nearly 700 businesses that employ more than 100 workers. Mary-Joy […]
Yesterday, President Biden delivered a speech in the White House with his new plans, a series of steps to combat the newly surging pandemic. His plan also includes the announcement of an incoming federal rule that all businesses with 100 or more employees have to ensure that every worker is either vaccinated or must submit […]
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