SUNY Officially Ends COVID-19 Emergency Vaccine Mandate
The announcement was made today that students will no longer need to have an updated vaccine before attending classes on a SUNY campus.
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New York Rats Can Spread Covid-19 Variants
A new study has shown that rats are capable of spreading variants of Covid-19, making New York City's rat problem even more important.
Upstate New York Theaters Ask State for Funding
Struggling to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, theaters in Upstate New York are banding together to request funding from the state.
New York Drops Mask Mandates on Public Transporation
After 28 months, New York is no longer requiring masks to be worn on public transportation in an effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wastewater Surveillance Moves Chenango to HIGH COVID Risk
Chenango County Health Department is advising residents of an increase in levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater surveillance data over the past two weeks.
Covid-19 Rules Eased for Students in New York State
Students in New York state no longer will be required to take a Covid-19 test if they've been exposed to someone who has tested positive.
Otsego County Reaches 'High Community Level' For COVID-19
Otsego County is now at the "High Community Level" for COVID-19 confirmed cases according to the Otsego County Department of Health.
CDC Recommends Masks In 36 New York Counties
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending faces masks be worn indoors in upstate New York where there are high community levels of COVID-19.
UHS Gets FEMA Money for COVID Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding United Health Services $3,069,039.02 to reimburse emergency protective costs during the pandemic.
New York to Test Counties’ Wastewater for COVID Variants
New York State plans to start testing wastewater in all counties across New York State for variants of the coronavirus and track changes in concentration.