Hochul said she hopes the recalcitrant counties who won’t support the mask mandate will change their minds if the winter surge worsens.
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Need to know: vaccine mandates, nursing homes, booster shots
Monroe County and health care officials met Thursday to update residents on how the vaccine mandates have impacted county systems and protocols.
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Pfizer vaccine given full FDA approval for ages 16 and older
Since it was granted emergency use authorization in Dec. 2020, more than 200 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been administered according to the CDC.
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County officials weigh in on Red Wings unvaxxed seating
Unvaccinated people can attend Red Wings games, but a state mandate requires them to be seated in separate, socially-distanced seating. Cue the backlash.
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Alcohol to-go sales extended, again
An executive order allowing the sale of alcohol with takeout food in New York state ended on Thursday, but there’s a push for the rule to be extended.
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Supporters herald signing of HERO Act and its worker protections
Under the measure, the state health and labor departments will design minimum standards for workplace health and safety during all infectious disease outbreaks.
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Embattled Cuomo pursues strategy for survival
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s purposeful distance from the press amid multiple scandals is part of a damage control plan that is benefiting him in the polls.
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Mixed messaging confuses organizers about whether to hold events
With Park Avenue and Corn Hill festivals canceled for 2020, some say there are inconsistent and confusing messages on what is and isn’t safe.
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Monroe County welcomes walk-ins to all county-run vaccination sites
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said the vaccine supply currently outweighs demand throughout the state and region.
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Corn Hill Arts Festival canceled due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, the Corn Hill Arts Festival has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pfizer vaccine available this week; COVID infection surge persists
Monroe County is experiencing a surge in cases, particularly among those who are 30 and younger. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 16 and older.
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Fri COVID-19 vaccine at former Kodak site postponed due to weather
The appointments will be rescheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, March 27-29.
