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Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that low-risk youth sports will be authorized to continue on July 6 with the phase 3 re opening plan. Low-risk sports include baseball, softball, gymnastics, field hockey, cross country and crew. Social distancing regulations will still be in place for those attending, and there can be no more than 2 […]
In a historic move, Ithaca, N.Y. is the first city in the nation to seek rent relief for tenants who’s income has been effected by the pandemic. Ithaca’s city council is asking the State of New York if its Mayor could be given the power to cancel residential and small business rent. The State Department […]
Are you being safe while dating (if you are dating) during the COVID-19 pandemic? If you are in a relationship or married are you and your partner being safe? Or are you being so safe you are not having sex at all? Well, health officials in New York City say with social distancing and stay […]
Dr. Robert Redfield, the Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement on Friday, saying: “I know that the people are eager to return to normal activity and ways of life, however, it is important that we remember that this situation is unprecedented and that the pandemic has not ended.” […]
Officials at the state capitol have decided against allowing overnight summer camps this season in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the State Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker said it would be too hard to effectively manage social distancing measures with children to stop the spread of COVID-19. He released a statement, […]
According to Governor Andrew Cuomo and his health officials, New York State now has the lowest rate of coronavirus transmission in the U.S. His announcement came during his daily briefing where he announced that 5 regions of the state were cleared to begin phase 3 re opening. The state’s re opening procedures are dependent on […]
President Trump is not taking chances at an up coming rally. Having people in attendants sign a waiver to promising that they will not sue if they contract COVID-19 while at the event. According to Variety.com the wavier says; “You are acknowledging that an inherent risk to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people […]
Members of Rochester Regional Health and UR Medicine are starting to recruit people to enlist in a clinical trial partnership with BioNTech and Pfizer to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Rochester General Hospital is now testing candidates and researchers say their goals are to have a vaccine ready for emergency use by 2021. The study consists […]
With the 80 to 90 degree weather we have been experiencing the past couple of weeks we want to enjoy it but we have to be cautious. The coronavirus is still around, there is no vaccine and no treatment available yet. The Monroe County Department of Health reported 8 deaths from the virus on Wednesday. […]
On Friday, June 12 phase 3 is set to take effect in 5 New York regions. In Phase 3, indoor dining will be available for most restaurants and personal care businesses will allowed to open again. Businesses will have to follow strict guidelines that can be found here. A few regions entered phase 2 almost […]
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