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Task force formed to develop coronavirus strategies for Syracuse–area business community
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A joint task force of public and private-sector leaders has been formed to help guide the Syracuse and Onondaga County business and

Community fund launched for Mohawk Valley nonprofit coronavirus relief
UTICA, N.Y. — Two Mohawk Valley organizations have created a single, “community-wide” fund to support organizations responding to human-services needs in Herkimer and Oneida counties

Welch Allyn parent company boosts production of medical equipment for coronavirus battle
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hillrom (NYSE: HRC), which owns Skaneateles–based Welch Allyn, says it’s working to more than double production of critical-care products, including vitals-monitoring devices,

Area companies help secure needed supplies in coronavirus emergency
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO, the region’s primary economic-development organization, says area business have been stepping up with vital donations of needed personal protection equipment

Onondaga County’s coronavirus case count rises to 81 from 60
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The number of positive cases of coronavirus in Onondaga County jumped to 81 on Wednesday from 60 the day before. Of the

WellNow Urgent Care starts in-vehicle check-in process in response to the coronavirus pandemic
WellNow Urgent Care — which has offices in Central New York and across the upstate New York region — has started a new in-vehicle check

Rome Memorial Hospital submits plan to increase capacity 50 percent
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) on Tuesday submitted to the New York State Department of Health its required “surge” plan to increase its

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton opens COVID-19 test site
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton on Tuesday opened a testing site for coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospital did so in coordination with the

Onondaga County reports 1st coronavirus death, says 8 are hospitalized, 3 critical
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County confirmed its first coronavirus-related death on Tuesday, and said eight more patients are hospitalized with the illness, including three in

Le Moyne College postpones commencement ceremonies over coronavirus concerns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has postponed its two 2020 commencement ceremonies, citing the “recommendations from multiple government and health agencies limiting the number
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