Broadband survey under way to measure access in CNY. ‘This is the time to act’
Updated Apr 30, 2021;
Posted Apr 30, 2021
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Syracuse, N.Y. – A regional planning agency is asking businesses and residents in five counties of Central New York about the quality of their internet access. The survey will provide information to municipal leaders trying to improve broadband service for their residents.
The Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board today launched a survey that will be online until July 31. It takes five or six minutes to fill out.
The planning board will share its results with leaders of Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Oswego counties, who may undertake initiatives to improve broadband in underserved areas. Funding for broadband is available through the recent federal stimulus act and other sources.
Covid’s grim milestone: Onondaga County reaches 700 deaths
Updated Apr 29, 2021;
Posted Apr 29, 2021
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Syracuse, N.Y. – Two Onondaga County women in their 50s died from Covid-19 since Wednesday, a grim reminder that “the pandemic is still here,’ as the county health commissioner put it.
The most recent deaths bring the total to 700 fatalities from Covid-19 since the virus was first detected in Onondaga County last March.
During a news conference today, Dr. Indu Gupta urged county residents who have not yet been vaccinated to get a shot to help drive down transmission of the virus.
“Vaccines alone don’t do anything if they are sitting in the refrigerator, and that’s what we are up against at this point,’ Gupta said. “We really need people to come to our vaccination sites.”
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It s still recommended to pre-register for an appointment at any of the Onondaga County vaccination clinics.
“You don’t want to utilize vaccine and put yourself in a situation where you might have to waste a shot. So that’s kind of part of a challenge of the walk-up clinic, said McMahon. It’s easier for the state sites to do it because they store everything right there.”
While the county is hoping most people will pre-register online, they will not turn eligible people away from clinics. Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta said if you do choose to come to a county vaccination clinic without an appointment, it’s going to take a little longer because all the paperwork will have to be done on site.
Covid update: 1 new death as Onondaga County prepares vaccine ‘roadshow’
Updated Apr 26, 2021;
Posted Apr 26, 2021
Le Moyne College in Syracuse hosted a Covid-19 vaccine clinic Friday, April 9, 2021 to students, faculty and family members.N. Scott Trimble | syracuse.com
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Syracuse, N.Y. – Onondaga County health officials are preparing for a Covid-19 vaccine “roadshow’ to bring the shots into pockets of the county that have lagged in vaccinations, County Executive Ryan McMahon said today.
The next such neighborhood clinic will be Friday at the Fabius Community Center, where officials will administer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The J&J shot was recently re-approved for use after a pause during which federal officials evaluated reports of a rare blood clot disorder that affected 15 females who got the shot. Dr. Indu Gupta, the county health commissioner, said she recommends the J&J vaccine for any adult.