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This week there was some pretty significant news with New York State easing mask-restrictions in most public spaces. While there are some exceptions- the guidance, which aligns with the CDC looks like this: If you’re fully-vaccinated, you can ditch the masks in most circumstances. There are some exceptions, but the change, health experts say, is a play to get more people vaccinated. Will it work? That remains to be seen, but the incentive is clear for those people who aren’t vaccinated at this time.
Today, our conversation with Dr. Nancy Bennett, who leads the Finger Lakes Vaccine Task Force.
Created: April 21, 2021 10:22 PM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) Supply is finally starting to meet demand when it comes to vaccines in Monroe County. The governor s office announced Wednesday that anyone 60 or older won t even need an appointment and can walk right into any state-run vaccine sites as of Friday.
Lifespan s Vice President of Marketing and Communications Mary Rose McBride says as of April 15, their records show that 67% of our older adults in Monroe County have been fully vaccinated and that this news from the governor s office will only increase those numbers. Obviously we still want it to be more, but the governor s invitation for 60 and older can just walk into a pop-up site is great information,” McBride said.
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Created: February 02, 2021 06:54 PM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) An internal email sent throughout the University of Rochester Medical Center is still coming under fire after hospital leaders admitted to vaccinating 26 of their board members and financial donors.
URMC leaders did apologize saying, in part, The notion of privileging some people over others for a potentially lifesaving vaccine runs counter to our values. But for many it heightens the concern about inequity in how the vaccine is being distributed.
United Christian Leadership Ministries Rev. Lewis Stewart says news of the preferential treatment doesn t sit well with him. So the question is: What makes these people so important that they would receive a vaccination, but yet people in my situation, and my social background can t receive it? That s the issue, Stewart said.