masks

The map indicates areas where COVID-19 transmission rates are low, moderate, substantial and high. Areas in substantial or high areas are the ones being recommended to wear masks.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country and New York state, more businesses are bringing back the masks, including Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford and Destiny USA in Syracuse.

Their suggestion states that along with unvaccinated individuals, anyone who is vaccinated in areas with "substantial" and "high" transmission rates.

New York State officials announced a major change regarding students wearing masks in the classroom.

New York is back open. The New York State Fair will be at 100% capacity. But kids still have to wear masks in school and have socially distant or virtual graduation. And parents aren't happy.

It seemed every grocery store in the area jumped aboard and followed the guidance of the CDC and Governor Cuomo, except for one. That has changed now.

Need a mask? There's a tree full of free ones in central New York.

Few people enjoy wearing a mask during this Pandemic. They are hot, stuffy and uncomfortable. However, the law states they must be worn in public.

Wear your mask! COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have reached 2.1 million as of mid-June, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Last week, Governor Cuomo issued an order requiring New Yorkers to wear a mask when in public and unable to socially distance. Does this mean stores won't let you in without one?

Masks are becoming a way of life as part of the coronavirus pandemic, and keeping them clean is important. Just don't put them in the microwave.