The governor said the stay-at-home orders are keeping transmission rates of the virus down, which helps hospitals.
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Why CITY is replacing ‘social distancing’ with ‘physical distancing’
“Social distancing” is a misnomer and does not accurately describe what people are being advised to practice to combat the pandemic.
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Bello says to call 911 on physical distancing violators
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello’s call comes on the heels of a large gathering at a Rochester intersection in response to a triple shooting.
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City will allow community gardens to bloom after all
City Hall will extend any community garden permit that was issued in 2019 to last through the 2020 growing season.
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Monroe County urges covering face in public
County Executive Adam Bello stressed that cloth face coverings are not meant to replace social distancing measures.
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner…in quarantine
In the spirit of D.I.Y. self-isolation cooking, here are three easy-to-make dishes made with common pantry items and ingredients that can be swapped out and substituted as needed.
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Quaran-tea time
Combine a virtual hangout and check-in with one another while supporting the local bakeries and pastry shops that are still open for biz. Place your orders ahead of time, brew up your favorite Darjeeling, Earl Grey, or rooibos, and take a mid-afternoon work break with friends and fam.
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PUSH-ing back against loneliness amid social distancing
As we settle into an extended period of isolation, PUSH Physical Theatre is helping assuage loneliness by creating instructional videos about what they do best — using athleticism, simple gestures, and soulful artistry to tell a story.
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Hunkering Down: Coping with the new normal of coronavirus
The coming days, weeks, months will be marked by self-imposed and involuntary quarantines and the new concept of “social distancing.” The new normal of COVID-19 will, for many people, take a mental toll.
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Cuomo orders food and drink establishments to move to take-out and delivery only
The announcement comes as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs statewide.
