Masks are great, especially if one does not wish to contract a possibly fatal or debilitating disease. Normally, masks are worn at costume parties, garb associated with holiday rituals, and often by criminals wishing to conceal their identity. The latter seems reasonable if one wishes to escape capture, although not even that might save one, given the proclivity of most criminals to make a fatal mistake that enables “legitimate” law enforcement officials to eventually corral them.…
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Hey, hey -- we're the Monkeypox Commentary by Ted Potrikus Full disclosure: I’m finding it challenging to give any gravity to something called “monkeypox.” It sounds like a vintage video game, like “Donkey Kong,” and I half-expect the symptoms to include an uncontrollable urge for a banana. I don’t want to think about monkeys being anything that carry a nasty Pox that apparently can do some pretty ugly damage to those who contract it. Says the Associated Press: “Monkeypox typically…
SUNY Oneonta lifting indoor mask requirement March 26 Signaling a turning point in pandemic management on campus, SUNY Oneonta has lifted most indoor mask restrictions, effective Saturday, March 26. Masks are welcomed and encouraged on campus but are no longer required in the majority of indoor spaces for students, employees, or visitors, including those attending meetings, events or athletic competitions, or visiting storefronts like Starbucks. President Alberto Cardelle said a review of local and campus conditions over the past several…
Governor issues statewide indoor mask mandate beginning Monday, December 13 Governor Kathy Hochul this morning announced masks will be required to be worn in all public places throughout the whole of New York State beginning Monday, December 13 and effective through January 15, 2022. Businesses or venues that implement the mask requirement must ensure all patrons two years and older wear a mask at all times while indoors. Those businesses and venues that implement a vaccine requirement for patrons and…
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TRUSTEES MEET MONDAY Cooperstown Has One Case, Mayor Reports Officer Walking Main Street To Ensure Masks Are Worn By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Mayor tillapaugh COOPERSTOWN – With one report of coronavirus in the village, complaints about people not wearing masks and lenience in places of business, Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch has called a special meeting of the Village Board at 8:30 a.m. Monday. There, she will be seeking trustee approval of a FAQ (frequently asked questions) to…
Bassett Can't Turn Away Patients Without Masks All Must Be Treated, But Visitors, Staff, All Others Must Don Them COOPERSTOWN – Though all employees, visitors and vendors are required to wear a mask in Bassett Healthcare facilities, the hospital confirmed that no patient will be denied treatment for refusing to wear a mask. "It is still the exception that anyone coming to the hospital or clinics refuses to wear a mask," said Karen Huxtable-Hooker, public relations director. "But Bassett cannot turn…
Hand Sanitizer, Masks Available For Farmers Cox ONEONTA – Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering free hand sanitizer and face masks to farmers through a partnership with the New York State Dept. of Ag, and Markets. “Hand sanitizer and face coverings are available for farms and agribusinesses to help ensure a clean, safe local food system this season,” says David Cox, Ag Program Leader at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties. “We have ample quantities to handle the anticipated…
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