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Potential virus exposures in Rome, Holland Patent, Clinton, Whitesboro and Utica
UTICA — Oneida County saw two new positive cases confirmed over the weekend, bringing to 1,972 the total of positive cases since the pandemic arrived locally in mid-March. There were no new … more
Two new COVID-19 deaths in Oneida County over the weekend
Oneida County reported two new deaths related to COVID-19 this weekend as total confirmed cases reached 1,019. Both of the deaths, reported Saturday, were related to nursing homes. The county has had … more
Rome Memorial Hospital reopens outpatient services in phased approach
As the Mohawk Valley region begins the first phase of reopening, Rome Memorial Hospital is taking a phased approach to resuming vital procedures and outpatient services to ensure that patients can … more
POSSIBLE HEPATITIS A EXPOSURE — An employee at La Roma Pizzeria, 600 Floyd Ave., shown above, has tested positive for Hepatitis A and worked while infectious, possibly exposing restaurant patrons, according to the Oneida County Health Department. The restaurant is cooperating with the health department, officials said, adding guidelines for those people to self-monitor for symptoms or others who may require a vaccination.
Employee at Rome restaurant tests positive for Hepatitis A
An employee at La Roma Pizzeria, 600 Floyd Ave., has tested positive for Hepatitis A and worked while infectious, possibly exposing restaurant patrons, according to the Oneida County Health … more
MAIN LOBBY CLOSED — Rome Memorial Hospital has closed its main lobby entrance on James Street to streamline its COVID-19 screening process for anyone entering the building. Access is being limited as part of the hospital’s continuing effort to protect patients, residents, staff and the community. Staff will direct patients to the proper area within the building once they enter and pass through the hospital’s COVID-19 screening process.
Rome Memorial Hospital reduces points of access
Rome Memorial Hospital closed its main lobby entrance on James Street to streamline its COVID-19 screening process for anyone entering the building, according to an announcement this morning by … more
CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS — Like many nursing homes across the state, The Grand, 801 N. James St., is grappling with the spread of the coronavirus. The local facility is checking staff for symptoms at the start of each shift and sanitizing around the clock, officials say, hoping to check the spread of COVID-19 from an often at-risk elderly population.
Nursing homes seek to contain spread
More than 3,600 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, according to the latest count by The Associated Press. At the state’s … more
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Jacqueline M. Izzo
Izzo declares state of emergency in Rome
The city of Rome is in a state of emergency after a declaration late Monday by Mayor Jacqueline M. lzzo. "Our office has been diligently reviewing directives issued by federal, state and county … more
READY TO WALK — Participants step off at the start line at the walk portion of America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk on Saturday at Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Road in Utica. Organizers said the annual run/walk raised over $803,000 to fight heart disease and stroke.
Heart Run & Walk raises $803,935
UTICA — Thousands of runners and walkers became a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives at America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk, event organizers said Monday. The Mohawk … more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo address a regional summit of governors on public health issues around cannabis and vaping, Thursday Oct. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
State, hospitals to expand test capacity for coronavirus
The state is partnering with hospitals to expand test capacity for the novel coronavirus, plus it will institute a new cleaning protocol at schools and in the public transportation system to help … more
HONORED — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) was recently awarded with the “distinguished achievements in research and academics” award by MedTech Association.
Masonic Medical Research Institute honored
Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) was nominated and awarded with the “distinguished achievements in research and academics” award by MedTech Association. For 15 years MedTech … more
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