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The workforce within long-term care facilities has always suffered, but what happens if it gets even worse?
Long-term care facilities have been suffering from staff shortages since before the pandemic, but now they're the worst they've been. Following the pandemic, more workers left, and now with the vaccine mandate quickly approaching, many ... more
Schedule vaccine appointments online for Covid-19 vaccine
Scheduling vaccine appointments online for Covid-19 has never been easier. Getting your vaccine shot(s) is just a couple of clicks away. If you aren't yet vaccinated, now is the time to make your vaccine appointment ... more
How to make a vaccine appointment online for the Covid-19 vaccine
If you aren't yet vaccinated, It's time to make your vaccine appointment online. With the Covid-19 vaccine readily available, those who have yet to receive their shot(s) can easily schedule a vaccine appointment online. The ... more
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards are everywhere: Scams, online sales skyrocket with federal mandate
The number of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards available for purchase online is skyrocketing. Cyber security experts say the number of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards is going to skyrocket. Analyzing a recent trend in search data, ... more
AstraZeneca scientist says booster shots may not be necessary for most people
One of the leading scientists working for AstraZeneca says that booster shots used to extend immunity against COVID-19 may not be necessary for most people. Professor Sarah Gilbert of Oxford University says that immunity from ... more
New York State doctors want to be able to administer the vaccine in their offices
A New York state doctors organization was supportive of Biden's mandate to increase vaccinations, but says more needs to be done. The Medical Society of the State of New York asked the federal government to ... more
Weekly vaccine clinic in Penn Yan changes its hours and now offers booster shots to qualifying individuals
The weekly vaccine clinics at the former Gordman's in Penn Yan will be changing their hours. The new hours are: Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bother ... more
President Joe Biden enforces strict mandates as almost 80 million Americans still refuse the vaccine
President Joe Biden has enforced mandates to help bolster the success of the vaccine as the population deals with the spread of the Delta Variant. These new mandates could impact 100 million Americans, more than ... more
Keuka College’s 99% vaccine rate and Yates County’s low transmission rate allows the college to not enforce masks
Almost 99% of Keuka College's students, staff, and faculty members are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination was required for anyone on campus to be completed by Aug. 13 and they had to supply proof. Under ... more
What you need to know about the booster shot that may be available Sept. 20
Booster shots are likely to become available Sept. 20, but only to certain people. The FDA isn't set to consider the booster until Sept. 17, and until then only immunocompromised people can get them. If ... more
How much of a threat is COVID-19 Mu Variant? Here’s what infectious disease experts say about it
Infectious disease experts across the U.S. are watching a new COVID-19 variant that could wreak havoc on the fall and winter months. The new variant is called Mu, and while it's been reported on in ... more
42% of eligible students have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Finger Lakes
How many students are vaccinated in the Finger Lakes region? That number is still relatively low - especially among eligible age groups. According to the latest information from the regional team leading COVID-19 vaccine efforts ... more
New York State employees won’t have to return to office, get vaccinated until October 12
Two important dates for New York State employees have changed, according to officials. The date that employees working from home must return to the office was extended to October 12. The date that those state ... more
Why is there no COVID vaccine for kids yet? When will Pfizer get FDA approval?
Why is it taking so long for the COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in kids under 12? Parents have been raising concerns about this issue as kids head back to the classroom for the start ... more
