essential workers

After Gov. Kathy Hochul said that KN-95 masks are more effective at stopping the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. The state is distributing KN95 masks to counties, and will be holding distribution events. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will provide local businesses with KN95 masks and rapid test kits during a drive-through giveaway on […]

In the rise of the omicron variant, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is easing up on the quarantine rules for essential workers. According to Governor Hochul, most of the state’s essential workers can return to work just five days after a positive coronavirus test. Workers will only be able to do this if they’re fully […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their list for the COVID-19 booster shot. The COVID-19 vaccine booster is only for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. So if you got the Moderna or the Johnson & Johnson shot you will not be eligible for this booster shot. You would also have had to complete the […]

As phase 1B of the vaccination approaches, the Monroe County Department of Public Health is gearing up for the most efficient distribution possible. This week, essential workers will become eligible for the vaccine. As soon as the County receives the first shipment, a scheduling link will be posted here. The link will schedule a total […]

Local grocery stores are gearing up for the second wave of coronavirus as winter creeps closer. When COVID-19 first hit, people were lining up outside of the stores, hoping to get in and stock up on essentials like disinfectants and toilet paper. After the peak, when things began to calm down, shelves began filling back […]

Some good news for county workers who have been working and at high risk of exposure to COVID-19. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello signed the resolution to grant hazard pay for county employees. So that would be for about 2,400 county workers according to WHEC.com. They will be receiving 10% to 20% extra pay. The […]

https://www.blackenterprise.com/gene-noble-releases-heartfelt-covid-19-video-to-inspire-the-black-community/ It seems Black communities are being hit the hardest in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Black communities in Rochester and around America are suffering due to the pandemic, with no relief in sight. One Black artist, Gene Nobel, took advantage of the empty streets in Atlanta to create a heartfelt video to express his thoughts […]

DJ and producer Chris Granillo, also known as SÜSiO, was asked by local San Diego resident, Josh Keifner, to help him honor healthcare and other essential workers by spinning music at a downtown San Diego high-rise building on Saturday. As Keifner told CBS8 in San Diego: “[My friend] posted a video of everyone doing the […]