Editorial Live free and die? With the news this week that the Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville was going to “pause” operations of its maternity services because of the resignations of several members of that department who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the not unexpected consequences of the recent New York state and federal mandates for healthcare workers suddenly hit very close to home. While it is certainly difficult to envision both the future of these workers when…
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Utica judge blocks New York State from mandating vaccines for health care workers Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The AP reported Tuesday, Sept. 14, that a federal judge in Utica has temporarily blocked New York State from requiring vaccinations for health care workers regardless of a religious exemption. The decision came after a group of doctors and nurses filed a lawsuit claiming the mandate was a violation of their rights.…
COVID breakdown for August Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County had an increasing number of COVID cases in August. Community transmission is considered high. According to the Otsego County Department of Health (DOH), there 380 total cases in August with 52% unvaccinated and 48% vaccinated. Everyone hospitalized due to COVID, a total of six people, were unvaccinated individuals, including the two most recent deaths locally from the virus. The majority of cases occurred in people between the ages…
Letter by Dan Butterman: Vaccines are safe, effective and helping us get back to life My 12-year-old daughter just got the COVID-19 vaccine. As soon as the guidelines changed to make 12-year-olds eligible, she declared that she wanted the vaccine on her birthday. So, we made it a family excursion, just as though she were getting her ears pierced, and now she’s protected. She is not the only 12-year-old I know who has stepped up to take that shot. Most…
Healthcare workers must now get COVID vaccine Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com All healthcare workers in New York State will now be required to get the COVID vaccine with the first dose being received no later than Monday, Sept. 27. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this on Tuesday, Aug. 17, and it applies to hospital workers as well as long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. There will be limited exceptions for either religious or medical reasons. Dr. Tommy Ibrahim…
Oneonta City School District will hold vaccine clinic STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A school based COVID-19 vaccination program for students is being established by the Oneonta city School District in partnership with the Otsego County Department of Health. Students ages 12 and older will be able to receive the Pfizer vaccination at no cost. According to a survey organized by the Oneonta school district, at least 200 parents had expressed an interest in participating with the vaccination clinic.…
Vaccine clinics at local schools STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Otsego County Department of Health announced Thursday, May 6, that it would be setting up vaccine clinics at several county schools. Residents 16 and up will be eligible for vaccinations. Participating schools include Cherry Valley-Springfield, Richfield Springs, Schenevus and Morris. The clinics will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Go to www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid-19_vaccination_clinics.php for more information.…
LETTER from CHARLES HYMAN It Looks Like It’s Only Going To Get Better It’s time for hope. The fact that we now have two incredibly effective COVID vaccines approved by the FDA (with more on the way) is amazing and heartening to me. Those responsible for that speedy development with such fantastic efficacy deserve high praise, and our thanks. Let’s talk about what comes next. • Understanding the Shot The remarkable speed of development of these COVID vaccines makes some…
COVID VACCINATION CENTRAL Appointments Available Now: BU and SUNY Poly Click Here For ‘Am I Eligible’ App Editor’s Note: www.AllOTSEGO.com will seek to keep you up to date on the availability of vaccinations against COVID-19. We will strive to update our information at noon daily. As of noon today, there are now four New York State special sites still accepting appointments in Potsdam, Syracuse, Johnson City and Utica. According to the NYS website, “The Federal Government determines how much vaccine…
COVID VACCINATION CENTRAL Appointments Available: Syracuse Special State Site Click Here For ‘Am I Eligible’ App Editor’s Note: www.AllOTSEGO.com will seek to keep you up to date on the availability of vaccinations against COVID-19. We will strive to update our information at noon daily. As of noon today, the only two New York State special sites still accepting appointments from citizens 65 and over is in Potsdam and Syracuse. According to the NYS website, “The Federal Government determines how much…