covid 19 vaccine

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled what her administration is calling Surge 2.0, a plan to deal with the current spike in coronavirus omicron cases. Her plan includes increased testing, mask mandates, keeping schools open, minimizing illness and death.

Onondaga County will implement a “vaccination or test” policy for all staff in schools within the county as COVID-19 cases increase. County Executive Ryan McMahon signed the Executive Order Tuesday, just before the start of a new school year.

Demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Onondaga County is much lower than what it once was. The focus has shifted to reducing vaccine hesitancy and making the…

Over 70% of Onondaga County’s adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. County Executive Ryan McMahon said it’s a milestone in their…

New York State is offering a new incentive to get more people vaccinated, free passes to state parks this Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile, some state…

New York State is dealing with a severe decline in COVID-19 vaccination rates by offering free lottery tickets to those who agree to get a shot, starting…

A comprehensive research report conducted by student-run public relations and advertising firms at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School has found the…

New York will adopt the CDC’s newest guidance, allowing vaccinated people to go without a mask in most settings. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon…

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Doctor Indu Gupta is hoping family, friends, and other trusted messengers will urge those who haven’t yet gotten…

New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control Thursday allows fully vaccinated people to stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors, with few exceptions.…