Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Monday, April 20 6-7pm Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall: Public Health [AUDIO]
Join the conversation and TUNE IN and Monday, April 20 from 6-7pm for WRFI’s second coronavirus virtual town hall meeting. Monday’s meeting will feature YOUR QUESTIONS and Dr. David Evelyn, the Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer for Cayuga Medical Center from 6:00-6:30pm and, in the second half-hour (6:30-7pm), Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director at Tompkins County Health Department, and Gen Meredith, Associate Director of Cornell University MPH Program (Public Health). More panelists may be added.
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 17, 2020
As of Friday night, a new law from Governor Cuomo requires all New Yorkers will be required to wear a mask or face covering when they go out in public, in situations where social distancing can’t be honored. That includes residents who choose to utilize public transportation such as TCAT. Beginning at 8pm today, all…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 16, 2020
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that “New York State on PAUSE” will remain in effect until at least May 15, according to the Albany Times Union. Schools and non-essential businesses will remain closed for a month longer. While the governor did cite data showing that the height of the pandemic may have…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 15, 2020
New York Governor Cuomo has announced that all New Yorkers will be required to wear a mask or face covering when they go out in public, in situations where social distancing can’t be honored. An executive order for the rule will officially go into effect this Friday. The Governor also announced at his daily press…
Read MoreCoronavirus Upate, April 14, 2020
As of Tuesday New York State has over 202,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the state department of health. There are 9 confirmed cases of the virus in Schuyler County, and eight of those cases have recovered according to the Odessa File. In Tompkins County, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 13, 2020
On Monday, New York Governor Cuomo hosted a multi-state conference call to announce the creation of a council that will work to restore the economy and bolster jobs in the Northeast amid the pandemic. Along with Governor Cuomo, the council includes Governors of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island. According to the New…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, April 10, 2020
It was announced Friday at Governor Andrew Cuomo’s press briefing that New York State is increasing antibody testing, which will be key in plans to reopen the economy. Governor Cuomo says that New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey have formed a regional testing partnership in an effort to bring more testing to residents. Cuomo also…
Read MoreFoodnet Meals on Wheels Serves Clients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic [AUDIO]
Jessica Gosa, Executive Director of Foodnet Meals on Wheels, discusses how her organization is adapting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes how Foodnet is changing its procedures to ensure the safety of its clients and its staff. Gosa also talks about recent innovations in their operation, such as moving to a rotating schedule and creating…
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