Bassett Healthcare Network Lifts Mask Requirements in Most Care Areas COOPERSTOWN Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors or staff members across most areas of the health system. “Bassett’s experts in infection control, incident command, employee health, and other areas have been diligently reviewing COVID-19 community transmission rates weekly,” said Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, president and chief executive officer of Bassett Healthcare Network. “They have been looking for a sustained trend of decreasing transmission…
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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…
Proposed City Law Would Seek Distancing, Masks Everywhere ONEONTA – Common Council will consider mandating social distancing and/or wearing of masks in “all public and private indoor and outdoor locations” when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall. The new chapter to the city code, entitled “Mask and Face Coverings,” appears to require social distancing or, if that’s not possible, masks everywhere in the city, private and public places. The Oneonta Town Board passed a mask ordinance only…
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 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 be posted…
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 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 needs…
Masks – Necessity…? Or Fashion Statement? By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com If you must wear a mask, it might as well express your personality, as is happening in Oneonta, Cooperstown and places in between. “I have made masks from fabric with emojis, Care Bears, My Little Pony and patriotic prints, and I just ordered some baseball fabric,” said Sarah Vandomelen, a supervisor at the Cooperstown Price Chopper. She started by making a few masks for her co-workers at…
As Of 8 p.m. Today, NYers Must Wear Masks In Public ALBANY – Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation. The Executive Order will go into effect at 8 p.m. today.…