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Weatherup Addresses Oswego County, Confirms No Positive COVID-19 Cases

March 21, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Oswego County Legislature Chair James Weatherup made a live announcement today at 2:45 p.m. to the public to address the misinformation during Governor Andrew Cuomo’s press conference earlier today.

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Cuomo Mistakenly Announces Oswego County Has Its First Confirmed COVID-19 Case

March 21, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

After speaking with Janet Clerkin, Oswego County Tourism and Public Information Coordinator, there was a miscommunication with the state. She said the state confused a case in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, with Hastings, New York in Oswego County. She clarified the information announced by the governor regarding cases in Oswego County was incorrect and there are no current confirmed cases at this time.

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Cayuga Community College Closes Fulton, Auburn Campuses

March 21, 2020 Contributor

In response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that all non-essential employees must remain home, Cayuga Community College closed both campuses as of 5 p.m. , March 20, 2020.

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ConnextCare Suspends Walk-In Services

March 21, 2020 Contributor

In an effort to aggressively and safely screen patients for the Coronavirus COVID-19 exposure and to further protect its healthcare workers, ConnextCare is suspending its patient walk-in services at its health centers in Fulton, Mexico, Oswego, Parish, Phoenix, and Pulaski.

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to New York Small Businesses Economically Impacted By Coronavirus

March 21, 2020 Contributor

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced March 20.

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Kinney Drugs To Hire Positions Across State

March 21, 2020 Contributor

NY: Kinney Drugs is hiring multiple full- and part-time across the company, including: Pharmacy clerks, retail cashiers, and delivery drivers (no experience necessary). Pharmacy technicians and retail supervisors (some higher education and/or experience preferred). Nationally certified pharmacy technicians (credentials required; some experience preferred)

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CountryMax Remains Open As Essential Business

March 20, 2020 Contributor

Currently, we are open, at our normal business hours. Starting Monday, March 23 our hours will change to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Oswego County HR Department Moves To Appointments For Services

March 20, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Human Resources Department is exercising preventative measures in the interest of preventing the spread of the coronavirus and protecting the health and well-being of the public. Until further notice, people are asked to call and request an appointment for in-person services.

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Oswego County DSS Running Essential Operations

March 20, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Social Services continues to run essential operations. Appointments for assistance programs such as cash assistance, HEAP, SNAP and Medicaid are being handled over the phone.

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Oswego County First Responders Suiting Up In Personal Protective Gear

March 20, 2020 Contributor

County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup is cautioning residents not to be alarmed if they see first responders wearing masks and other protective equipment when responding to emergencies throughout the county.

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