coronavirus

Cuomo revises school mask policy: yes inside, no outside

After a weekend of confusion for schoolchildren, their parents and teachers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo clarified changes in mask policy for schools in New York...
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Mon, 06/07/2021 - 12:57pm
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Connections: Local school superintendents on masking guidance

Late last week, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker released a letter he wrote to the CDC about masking guidance for the state. In that...
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Mon, 06/07/2021 - 10:34am
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New York's COVID-19 positivity rate hits a new record low

New York state’s 7-day average COVID-19 positivity rate has hit a new record low. That’s according to data released Saturday by Governor Andrew Cuomo...
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Sat, 06/05/2021 - 2:38pm
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Nazareth College requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for returning students & staff this fall

Add Nazareth College to the list of local colleges and universities that will require all students, faculty and staff to have received the COVID-19...
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Fri, 06/04/2021 - 8:06am
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NY lifts statewide virus curfew for indoor bars, eateries

(AP) Bars and restaurants no longer have to close at midnight across New York state, as its coronavirus curfew for indoor dining ended Monday. Gov....
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Mon, 05/31/2021 - 3:13pm
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NY's COVID-19 7-day average positivity rate falls to a record low

New York state’s COVID-19 infection rate continues to decline. On Sunday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that the statewide 7-day average COVID-19...
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Sun, 05/30/2021 - 11:42am
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Statewide COVID-19 average positivity rate drops to .73%

New numbers released Saturday on COVID-19 infections in New York state by Governor Andrew Cuomo show that the 7-day average positivity rate statewide is...
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Sat, 05/29/2021 - 10:35am
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Monroe County reports 61 new daily COVID-19 cases

Monroe County saw another decline in the number of daily, new cases of COVID-19. On Friday, the county reported 61 new cases. The 7-day rolling average...
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Fri, 05/28/2021 - 1:02pm
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A year after his hospital release, Ted O'Brien is changed by his battle against COVID-19

These days, Ted O’Brien is running several miles at a time and getting in some strength training in the gym. Remarkable, when you consider where he was...
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Fri, 05/28/2021 - 8:56am
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State to have college scholarship drawings for 12- to 17-year-olds who get vaccinated

In an effort to get more young people vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state will be giving away a free college education a week...
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Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:20pm
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