masks
Unhealthy air quality is back. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced free protective masks will be made available to residents at area libraries and Department of Motor Vehicles Offices as smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires continues to affect air quality throughout our region. County Executive Bello partnered with County Clerk Jamie Romeo to make masks […]
While some may have celebrated as a federal judge lifted the mask mandate on public transportation, Governor Kathy Hochul has stepped in to say that this is not true for New York. In yesterday’s press conference, Governor Hochul announced that masks will be required “for the short term” on public transit such as airports and […]
While mask mandates have changed throughout the state we must remain vigilant against this deadly virus. With new variants the symptoms may be unpredictable. You may be asymptotic or experience cold-like or seasonal allergy-like symptoms. Protect you and your family by testing often. Pick up your free test at our giveaway events this week.
Masks are coming back in Philadelphia. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Philly is the first major city to reinstate its indoor mask ordinance. The city announced that they would require residents to wear their masks while inside buildings a month after dropping the mandate. The move comes as the BA.2 Omicron subvariant has sparked […]
Need a COVID test? You can get a test and masks during a giveaway this weekend in Rochester. Plus it’s open to everyone living in Monroe County. Ten thousand rapid test kits and masks will be handed out Saturday (02/12) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rochester Community Sports Complex—the old soccer stadium […]
Local school districts in Western New York are now asking Governor Kathy Hochul to ‘back off’ when it comes to COVID rules. The head of 13 districts signed and sent to Governor Hochul saying that they respect her leadership and willingness to listen to concerns from people across the state, and they ask her to […]
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 […]
The Buffalo Bills have 8 more home games this season and now fans must show proof of at least one dose of COVID vaccine. The news was announced for Highmark Stadium and Key Bank Arena on Tuesday. After Oct. 31, all guests ages 12 and up must be fully vaccinated. Those under 12 are required to […]
Just in case you missed it New York State is requiring masks for all schools. The determination was announced on Friday by the New York State Department of Health. It is now requiring all individuals over 2-years of age to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. This is for all school facilities and any […]
New York State Department of Education officials released reopening guidance for schools. Here are some of the keys points. – The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status and community transmission levels. – Masks are recommended for […]