Dozens of cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus are being detected worldwide in travelers arriving from southern Africa. Continue reading… Source: WIBX…
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South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections. Continue…
The combination of higher prices and lack of inventory could make for a less festive mood in 2021. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
A batch of British and Irish golfers have withdrawn from the Joburg Open after the U.K. government announced it was suspending flights from South Africa…
The European Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation bloc…
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22, 2022. Continue reading… Source:…
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by…
The German military is poised to make coronavirus vaccines mandatory for troops as COVID-19 infections continue to rise across the country. Continue reading… Source: WIBX…
The U.S. is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults, and urging them for anyone 50 and older. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Authorities in New Delhi have closed schools indefinitely and shut some coal-based power plants to combat worsening pollution while the top court considers a lockdown.…
Gov. Kathy Hochul says New Yorkers in upstate communities seeing upticks in COVID-19 cases could again face more pandemic restrictions if infection rates fail to…
Japan’s preparations for the next coronavirus surge include adding thousands more hospital beds to avoid a situation like last summer when many COVID-19 patients were…
New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit.…
Classes for SUNY Poly in Utica will continue to be remote today. Students and staff who are regularly tested for COVID must do so by…
Some resistant workers are digging in, filing lawsuits and protesting mandatory vaccine requirements in what they say is unfair overreach by the White House. Continue…
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or…
Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral. Molnupiravir is the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Take a peek inside the job of the Funeral Director and the Funeral Room Prep Room. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says COVID-19 emergency rental assistance funding is ready to be distributed. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.27 percent on Wednesday, the lowest since October 22. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Rome Mayor Jacquline Izzo have announced due to declining COVID infection rates and rising vaccination rates, the public will be…
Making a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for anyone over the age of 60 in New York is getting easier. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Things just got a little bit easier for those who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Oneida County. The Oneida Country Health Department is…
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the region, Madison County has decided to reduce staff to essential in-person operations only. Continue reading… Source:…