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Oswego County Health Department Encourages Residents To Call COVID-19 Hotline

March 18, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department encourages residents to call the Oswego County COVID-19 Hotline at 315-349-3330 with any questions they may have about the coronavirus outbreak.

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Oswego Health Suspends Visitation To Hospital, Medical Centers

March 18, 2020 Contributor

Effective immediately, we are suspending all visitation to Oswego Hospital, Fulton and Central Square Medical Centers, including urgent care and other Oswego Health regional campus sites, except when medically necessary (i.e. visitor is essential to the care of the patient) or for family members or legal representation of patients in imminent end-of-life situation.

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Brindisi Updates Upstate New York Regarding COVID-19

March 18, 2020 Contributor

Anthony Brindisi, U.S. representative of the 22nd New York congressional district, announced the following message to his constituents in Upstate New York, including Oswego County.

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State Police Investigate Granby Stabbing

March 18, 2020 Contributor

On March 26, 2020, investigators arrested Keith E. Chetney, age 27 from Oswego, New York, for Assault 1stdegree, a class “B” felony and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, a class “D” felony.

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Mayor Michaels Announces City Updates

March 18, 2020 Contributor

At this time, after several meetings with our department heads and leadership teams, our decision to remain open for business and accessible to our customers is essential however must also comply with the mandated orders of the Governor’s office. Therefore, effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, the City of Fulton will implement the following safeguards.

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The Manor At Seneca Hill Graduates Five CNAs

March 18, 2020 Contributor

As the demand for talented, healthcare workers rises across the country, The Manor at Seneca Hill developed an internal program to help with recruitment and retention.

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International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board Announces Strategies

March 18, 2020 Contributor

Lake Ontario’s seasonal rise has begun, and will generally continue in the coming weeks. Residents and communities along Lake Ontario should remain vigilant and continue to make preparations for potential impacts of high water this spring, as the risk remains elevated, particularly during periods of strong winds and waves.

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Governor Cuomo Announces Mandatory Limitation On In-Person Workforce

March 18, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Today, March 18, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that it is now mandatory state-wide for all non-essential workforces to limit their employees coming in to work to 50%. The rest must work from home if possible.

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NYSEG, RG&E, AVANGRID Announce Help To Customers During COVID-19 Situation

March 17, 2020 Contributor

NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, announced today that they are taking several measures to protect customers and employees as current Coronavirus situation evolves.

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NYS Office Of Mental Health Provides Guidance For Managing Anxiety Caused By COVID-19 Emergency

March 17, 2020 Contributor

The NYS Office of Mental Health has developed and distributed guidelines to help people manage the anxiety caused by their concerns over the COVID-19 epidemic.

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