In the last several days, roughly 12 percent to 14 percent of Monroe County’s new COVID-19 cases are in people who are 19 and younger.
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Eastman Opera Theatre figures out its first virtual production
Performing live opera in a theater has been impossible during the pandemic, but Eastman Opera Theatre has found a solution with “Our Voices.”
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Cuomo worried about increasing COVID-19 cases and Thanksgiving’s impact
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned of a possible rise in coronavirus cases after Thanksgiving at his Wednesday briefing in Rochester.
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Orange zone communities look to rapid testing to limit shutdowns
The towns of Brighton and Irondequoit are planning drive-through, rapid COVID-19 testing sites, to be initiated as early as next week.
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Free learning pods provide much-needed option for city families
During the pandemic, learning pods have become an answer for some students. But not every family can afford to hire private tutors.
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December state legislative session not ruled out
With elections over, the New York State Legislature is facing pressure to reconvene and deal with pandemic-related economic problems.
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COVID-19 numbers for Monroe County show some declines in latest daily report
Tuesday’s report from the Monroe County Department of Health shows 187 new cases of COVID-19, down from the previous day’s 315 cases.
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RBTL and other theaters grapple with long, dark season of entertainment discontent
As we enter the darkest period yet of the coronavirus pandemic, venues such as Rochester’s Auditorium Theatre are shuttered in uncertainty.
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Monroe County hits another grim record in daily COVID-19 cases
Monroe County recorded 315 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
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Cuomo orders new restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms, in-home gatherings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is imposing new state restrictions on bars, restaurants, and home gatherings, effective on Friday.
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Parents of students with disabilities see risk of educational gaps amid COVID surge
Amidst rising coronavirus cases, CP Rochester’s preschool classes for students with disabilities have quickly switched to remote learning.
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Monroe County breaks daily COVID-19 infection rate again, topping 4 percent
Monroe County on Wednesday reported 281 new coronavirus cases and a testing infection rate of 4.21 percent.
