quarantine

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has tested positive for COVID-19 and reports experiencing very mild symptoms, his spokesman. The New York Democrat will follow federal health guidelines and quarantine this week while working remotely. The 71 year old Schumer, is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, according to spokesman Justin Goodman in a […]

According to officials at the West Irondiquoit Central School District, there have been positive cases of COVID-19 traced back to their basketball program. They released a statement that said: “As with any positive case in our district, we are working with and receiving guidance from the Monroe County Department of Public Health. That assistance pertains […]

Since COVID-19 cases are still on the rise, the powers that be have seen fit to keep the US / Canada and the US / Mexican land borders closed until at least January 21st. Chad Wolf, acting Secretary of the U.X. Department of Homeland Security tweeted this: “In order to continue to prevent the spread […]

On Saturday, the Monroe County Department of Public Health confirmed over 500 new cases of COVID-19. This number marks the highest rate of recorded daily infections and beats the old record by 100. Health officials are saying that the 7 day average of cases is at 4.88%. There are a reported 314 people in the […]

According to the new regulations surrounding the “orange zone” designation, gyms are required to close their doors this morning. Most gyms made the necessary preparations on Tuesday, but the designation goes by infection zone, so not everyone is closing up shop. There are two LA Fitnesses in Rochester that will be temporary closing their doors: […]

The CDC has raised its warning levels to its highest degree regarding cruises and is also regulating international flights once more. The level 4 travel notice says that “all people” should avoid traveling by cruise ship because “the risk of COVID-19 on ships is very high.” In a statement on its website, officials said: “Cruise […]

Elon Musk told the world on social media that he might have COVID-19. He said that he took 4 tests in one day, 2 of which were positive and 2 of which were negative. It is unclear as too whether or not this news will impact the SpaceX plans to launch astronauts to the international […]

According to the Williamson Central School District Superintendent Marygrace Mazzulo, a non teaching faculty member in the district has tested positive for COVID-19. In response, staff in the District Office has been quarantined and the staff will be working remotely for the next two weeks. Mazzulo gave a statement that read concerning the small outbreak, […]

Yesterday, singer Trey Songz let his fans know that he has tested positive for COVID-19, adding that he’s “down, but not out.” He made the announcement via social media in a post that read: “Here with a very important message to let you know I tested positive for COVID-19,” Songz said in a video message […]

An entire West Irondequoit middle school class in under quarantine after one student tested positive for COVID-19. A student at Rogers Middle School who had the virus came into close contact with at least one student who now tests positive as well. There is no evidence that the transmission happened in school, but just to […]