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White Plains, NY
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Covid-
19: SUNY Purchase Delays Return To Campus Amid Surge Of New Cases
With the Omicron variant running wild across Westchester, school officials announced that they will be delaying the return of students to campus at SUNY Purchase. Citing a better chance of restarting classes smoothly, officials announced that students will be delayed in their return to school by nearly two weeks as the number of new COVID-19 cases mount. The move comes on the heels of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stating that all students accessing SUNY campuses for the spring semester must be vaccinated and receive their booster shots once they are eligible. There will also be mandatory pr…
Worcester, MA
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Free Walk-Up Testing In Worcester - 3 Events This Week
There are three free, walk-up COVID-19 testing clinics and resource fairs in Worcester this week, Oct. 18-24. As part of Massachusetts' Stop the Spread campaign, the city has teamed up with the UMass Memorial Healthcare COVID-19 Equity Task Force to offer free testing on Wednesday, Oct. 21; Thursday, Oct. 22; and Saturday, Oct. 24. Flu shots and information about community services will also be available at the events. No appointments are necessary to attend or for a free COVID-19 test. Flu shots will be available to people with health insurance. Free masks and hand sanitizer will b…
Hackensack, NJ
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Flu Kills Central Jersey Child
The first pediatric flu death in the state was reported out of Central Jersey. State officials did not release the age or gender of the child, who died last month, and urged others to get their flu shots. The latest data shows high flu activity across New Jersey. "The Department of Health also recommends that people take the necessary precautions during this flu season: wash or disinfect your hands frequently, cover any coughs and sneezes, stay home and call your health care provider if you are sick (especially with a fever)," a press release says.
Mount Vernon, NY
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Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Hospitalized With Flu
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is urging area residents to get their flu shots after he was briefly hospitalized with the virus and has since returned home. Thomas, who has been in the news in recent weeks as he battles felony charges alleging he illegally used campaign funds, announced on Twitter at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday morning that he was treated for the flu. “Mayor Thomas was treated at an area hospital for flu-like symptoms and released after amazing care from the medical team. He extends his deepest thanks and gratitude for the quality care from the doctor and nurses w…
