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“Obviously people not coming for prevention or care doesn’t help the situation, but I wouldn’t say the pandemic is fully to blame for the increase.”
The post As Some Health Officials Resume Non-COVID Roles, Focus Turns To STD Increases first appeared on WSKG.The governor says it’s still OK to continue to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable doing so.
The post New York State Adopts CDC’s New Face Mask Rules first appeared on WSKG.Since March 2020, the border has been closed to all "non-essential" traffic, and the shutdown has been extended on a monthly basis since then. Currently, the closure remains in effect through Friday, May 21.
The post Full Reopening Of US-Canada Border Urged For July first appeared on WSKG.Connecticut and Pennsylvania promptly lifted their outdoor mask mandates. New Jersey, and Massachusetts, like New York, are waiting a little longer.
The post New York Keeps Its Mask Rules; Other COVID Rules Will Ease Wednesday first appeared on WSKG.The vote came two days after House Republicans ousted Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from the leadership role after her continued criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The post New York’s Elise Stefanik Installed As New GOP Conference Chair first appeared on WSKG.The law would require doctors to let parents set their children’s immunization schedules.
The post Pediatricians Say GOP Vaccination Proposal In PA Could Put Children, Newborns At Risk first appeared on WSKG.Governor Cuomo said flat-out at several public appearances that he did nothing “wrong,” and rebuffing claims that his actions violated the state’s laws on sexual harassment.
The post Cuomo: Making Someone Uncomfortable ‘Is Not Harassment’ first appeared on WSKG.“I think it’s important for the money to be for all the different points that address human needs."
The post Binghamton Residents Discuss What $46 Million Can Do For City first appeared on WSKG.In recent weeks, when the governor is asked by reporters about the probe, his answers often include a reference to the attorney general’s possible political motivations.
The Governor also announced that beaches and pools will operate with 6' social distancing, with the goal to reopen them to 100% capacity by July 4.
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