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Lucky break leads to faster fiber availability for Yates County broadband project
The Federal Communications Commission will now be offering assistance each month on qualifying household's broadband internet bill. This program was introduced in Dec. of 2020 by Congress. The program is called the Emergency Broadband Benefit ... more
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Death rates up 40% among working-age people

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The insurance industry has been processing claims faster than ever. They are currently seeing the highest death rate in the history of the business, especially people of working age. Universal mask mandate lifted for NY ... more
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New York drops mask mandate in schools: Hochul says it’s up to counties and parents

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that it would be up to counties and parents to determine whether students would be required to mask up when heading to school. Lifting the mask mandate in New ... more
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The UK is lifting COVID-19 restrictions

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People with COVID-19 will no longer be required to self-isolate in England. This comes as part of the government's plan for "living with COVID." United Way distributes 9,000 COVID-19 test kits to Ontario County non-profits ... more
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been a historic win

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Despite the mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one thing that the world got right. The vaccine rollout during the pandemic has been a historic win for humanity. COVID-19 variants are getting smarter ... more
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COVID-19 variants are getting smarter and more infectious

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Scientists have found that COVID-19 variants are evolving. These variants are more infectious and better at escaping antibodies. COVID-19 will be more like smoking than the flu How do we know? A study analyzed 1.5 ... more
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COVID-19 will be more like smoking than the flu

FDA: Menthol cigarettes could soon be banned
Deaths from tobacco use and deaths from the pandemic have one thing in common. Many of them could have been prevented by a behavioral change. NYS extends authority to create COVID-19 regulations The numbers Not ... more
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Queen Elizabeth II has COVID-19

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Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19. She has continued to work despite being sick. COVID-19 antibodies strengthen after vaccination What are her symptoms like? Queen Elizabeth II has been experiencing mild cold-like symptoms. She ... more
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COVID-19 decline in Colorado

NYS Health Commissioner recommends Central New Yorkers wear masks
Colorado has begun to deactivate the crisis standards that were put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis standards were implemented for hospital staffing and emergency medical services. Denmark lifts COVID-19 restrictions- but cases ... more
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Denmark lifts COVID-19 restrictions- but cases rise

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Denmark was the first major country to lift the rest of its COVID-19 restrictions. Since then, they have reported more cases per capita than most other places worldwide. COVID-19 antibodies strengthen after vaccination How far ... more
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COVID-19 antibodies strengthen after vaccination

COVID Vaccine: The Johnson & Johnson shot has been restricted
The antibodies that fight COVID-19 seem to be getting stronger and smarter after vaccination. Antibodies seem to be the strongest for at least six months after vaccination. Parents: 70% of kids spending more time in ... more
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Possible epidemic of chronic fatigue syndrome from COVID-19

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COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of chronic fatigue syndrome. This syndrome could be a symptom of long COVID. Cause of long COVID still stumps experts What is chronic fatigue syndrome? This syndrome is a ... more
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Cause of long COVID still stumps experts

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About a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer a new symptom months later. Experts fear that the surge of Omicron will eventually lead to more cases of long COVID. Four theories on the future of COVID-19 ... more
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Four theories on the future of COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been changing since the beginning. With rumors of the end in sight, many are wondering what the future of COVID-19 will look like. Where did COVID start? What are the theories? ... more
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Where did COVID-19 start?

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It is likely that the COVID-19 virus originated among bats in Southeast Asia. Studies suggest that there was likely an intermediary animal. There is a fourth COVID-19 shot How did it spread? The World Health ... more
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Can people with natural immunity be exempt from COVID-19 vaccine mandates?

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Lawmakers in Utah are trying to exempt recently infected people from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Does natural immunity work just as well? Man causes scene on flight to share opinions on the COVID-19 vaccine If I ... more
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Man causes scene on flight to share opinions on the COVID-19 vaccine

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An Oregon man attempted to open the emergency exit during his flight. He later admits that it was to share his thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine. CDC hints to changing mask guidelines What happened? Michael ... more
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COVID-19 cases drop below Delta’s peak in the U.S.

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The seven day average for COVID-19 cases has dropped lower than the peak of the Delta variant. So what does this mean for the pandemic? CDC hints to changing mask guidelines Here's the numbers Washington ... more
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Babies get COVID-19 protection from moms who get vaccinated while pregnant

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The CDC says that women who get vaccinated against COVID-19 while pregnant give their babies protection. Expectant mothers can pass on their immunity. Long COVID symptoms linked to effects on central nerve Has this been ... more
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