Common Council celebrates end of COVID restrictions, declining cases
Common Council celebrates
end of COVID restrictions,
declining cases
By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
The Oneonta Common Council’s meeting Tuesday, June 15, began with a celebratory note, as a result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ending of most COVID restrictions Tuesday.
A presentation was given by Dr. Diane Georgeson, who spoke about the improving situation in regards to COVID-19.
While 53% of Oneonta residents were fully vaccinated, which is lower than the state average, the amount of cases have been going steadily down.
Some issues brought up during the presentation were the possible danger of the delta variant, which originated in India. Booster shots that will eventually be available are supposed to solve this problem.
“We’re at a point that we’ve been dreaming of,” Herzig said, who opened up city buildings to the public Monday, June 14. “It was great seeing people of the public and I got to see them smiling. … Today is a good day and we’re looking forward to having a summer that is pretty normal.”