social distancing

For the first time in 8 days, Monroe County’s COVID-19 yellow zone is below 4% positivity. This is a really good sign, as we were on track to become upgraded to an orange zone by Albany. Monroe County’s current micro-cluster positivity rate is at 3.68 %. This news comes after the 14 day re evaluation […]

When taking a trip to the grocery store make sure you have your mask and use the hand sanitizer stations before entering the store and after. A new study shows that there is a high rate of COVID-19 cases among grocery store workers. Especially those who deal directly with customers. The study was conducted at […]

Monroe County has reported 136 new coronavirus cases, which is the highest number since the pandemic began back in March. Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza gave a statement, saying: “Our contact tracing is revealing several concerning trends. We are finding more small and large gatherings where attendees are not observing essential precautions including social […]

A man from Nevada, who already had the coronavirus earlier this year just tested positive for the virus again, making him the first person alive to have caught COVID-19 twice. He’s fine now, but it doctors aren’t very optimistic about how safe people are thought to be after they get the virus the first time. […]

SUNY Cortland has announced that it will be taking all of its classes online after 101 students tested positive for coronavirus cases over the last 2 weeks. SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras seems to think that this is an off campus issue. He released a statement that said: “Now that SUNY Cortland must pause and shift […]

In a statement on Wednesday, the Rochester City School District announced that there will be no fall sports for the 2020 school year. There are hopes of a late start to the season on March 1st according to Superintendent Dr. Lesli Meyers-Small. The full statement reads: “The Rochester City School District is committed to the […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted an 11 minute video on instagram Wednesday, letting the world know that he and his family have tested positive for COVID-19. “I wish it was only me that tested positive, but it wasn’t, it was my entire family,” said Johnson. “So this one was a real kick in the gut.” […]

After several couples sued the state of New York to have a wedding with more than 50 guests in attendance and won, New York State governor Andrew Cuomo vowed to take the case to a federal appeals court, calling it “irresponsible.” The first couple found a loophole and booked their wedding at a location that […]

Although the Trump administration had promised that it would help supply nursing homes with enough PPE to make it through the pandemic, reports are saying that 1 in 5 facilities across America are coming up desperately short. Even though only 1% of the population in the US lives in these homes, they account for 43% […]

Normally, around this time of year Rochester Regional Health has its annual gala, but due to the coronavirus pandemic they went about it a different way.. The gala is designed to be a fundraiser that asks for donations for healthcare programs and to celebrate the commitment of the staff for all the hard work they […]