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Isolated but optimistic: One man's coronavirus story
If Tom Chiarella looks out the second story window of his Airbnb rental apartment, he can see the town square in Greencastle, Indiana. Under ordinary circumstances, it would probably be a nice place to visit. The apartment is in an 18th century Victorian
Rochester ICU treats COVID-19 patients as young as mid-20s and 30s
People over 70 and those with underlying medical conditions are said to be the most vulnerable to COVID-19. But a local hospital has learned that no one is impervious. "In our ICU currently we have patients in mid-20s, mid-30s, mid-40s, and some in mid
Courtrooms go virtual to limit spread of coronavirus
Instead of filing into courtrooms, judges, attorneys, and litigants in some civil and criminal cases are now logging onto Skype. It's a way to keep legal proceedings moving in the age of coronavirus. The 7th Judicial District, which covers all the state,
Business Report: Coronavirus affecting the Finger Lakes wine industry
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting small businesses hard, incluidng the Finger Lakes wine industry. Also, Constellation Brands is looking at other options for increasing its brewing capacity in Mexico after a plant expansion plan was rejected. Plus,
Pediatric emergency rooms become eerily quiet as hospitals await COVID-19 surge
As hospitals work to make room for an anticipated wave of COVID-19 patients in the coming weeks, some parts of their operations have become eerily empty. In the pediatric emergency department at Golisano Children’s Hospital, there’s still a dull hum of
Pandemic stresses cardiac patients
Dr. Christopher Cove specializes in procedures to open blocked arteries and implant devices to prevent heart failure. He's trying to avoid in-office visits in order to avoid exposing patients and staff to COVID-19. Instead, he uses a telemedicine platform
Business Report: How Paychex may send a check to Americans if relief package is approved
In the latest WXXI Business Report, the CEO of Paychex explains how the company has offered to help distribute payments to Americans if the direct payments are part of the final relief package approved by Congress. Plus, the CEO of Constellation Brands
Bivona official warns of possible increase in child abuse cases during outbreak
Schools have been closed since Monday. On Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo mandated that all non-essential travel be put to a halt, and for employees to work from home with the exemption of healthcare workers and others whose work is deemed essential. That
Warren on HPV, sex education bills: 'That’s just pushing it way too far'
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren said she “could not be silent” on potential state laws that would mandate the HPV vaccine for children born after 2009 and sex education for all public school students. Warren said she’s OK with traditional vaccines like
Food store says New York's upcoming plastic bag ban is no big deal
New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other outlets takes effect March 1, and stores that haven’t already made the change are gearing up for it. But one food store in Albany has never offered its own plastic bags in its 40-year