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COVID-19 infections are back on the rise, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting "very high" viral activity nationwide.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says he has given his last regularly scheduled COVID-19 weekly briefing due to a continued drop in the rate of infections.

New York's mask mandate now requires masks to be worn in all indoor public places unless a business or venue has implemented a vaccine requirement.

Some children in New York State who line up to get the COVID-19 vaccine could be set for education into their 20s.

Schools around the region are starting to notify parents of their COVID-19 pandemic-related plans for the upcoming school year.

The New York State Department of Education is offering some advice for schools to reopen this fall.

Many businesses in the Southern Tier have recently modified their mask policies and we have information on what those changes are so you can know before you go.

With Covid-19 cases continuing to increase, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says those who enter county government buildings will have to wear masks.

The President and CDC say one thing while some state and local officials say another. All we know is that there's quite a bit of mask confusion nationwide.

New York state is preparing to adopt the federal government's latest mask and social distancing guidelines for people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Governor Cuomo warns backing away from wearing masks and avoiding gatherings, like big Superbowl parties, can drive the COVID infection rate back up.

Pennsylvania is putting stronger restrictions into place t while two Northern Tier Counties report additional deaths last week.

Tioga County is recording two more deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic while Pennsylvania health officials impose new restrictions.

On the first day of early voting in New York, local polling places reported long lines and waits of over an hour several times during the day.