COVID-19

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With the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul is Instituting a mask mandate.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the county has confirmed with the New York State Health Department that Oneida County has two cases of COVId-19 that have tested positive for the Omicron variant.

Governor Kathy Hohcul says a Minnesota man who tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus attended an anime convention in New York City last month.

The New York State Department of Health will be implementing guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that allows for expanded visitation at nursing home.

U.S. health officials just endorsed booster shots of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for some at-risk Americans.

Governor Hochul plans to expand vaccine mandates to include employees working with Mental Health and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities clients.

Oneida County is reporting 278 new positive COVID-19 cases over the past three days and one new COVID-related death.

The Rome City School District has extended its transportation survey until Tuesday.

The Rome City School District will be switching to remote learning for one week starting this Friday, October 1.

Mohawk Valley Health System is providing an update on hospital staffing following the deadline for the New York State COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Governor Kathy Hochul says COVID-19 booster doses are now available for eligible New Yorkers.