![Covid vaccine arrival in CNY imminent; hospitals, nursing homes first in line](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201214215943im_/https://www.syracuse.com/resizer/e8ETzUR23F2VCzKMbNAsl2TLv3c=/450x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/HPAF3BD6MJD33J7E3PWLHOC2EU.jpg)
Coronavirus in New York
![Covid vaccine arrival in CNY imminent; hospitals, nursing homes first in line](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201214215943im_/https://www.syracuse.com/resizer/e8ETzUR23F2VCzKMbNAsl2TLv3c=/450x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/HPAF3BD6MJD33J7E3PWLHOC2EU.jpg)
![Covid in NY: 83 more deaths, hospitalizations jump by over 300](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201214215943im_/https://www.syracuse.com/resizer/vh0n2wB1NWFaHdFIEH4thiRiKbo=/450x0/filters:focal(2255x1130:2265x1120)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/NPDGCZUBYBC6BGXZXEXNKXY7ZE.jpg)
Covid in NY: 83 more deaths, hospitalizations jump by over 300
Covid in NY: 83 more deaths, hospitalizations jump by over 300
Cuomo: NY headed for shutdown if Covid trajectory doesn’t change
New York headed for shutdown if Covid trajectory doesn’t change, Cuomo says
Cuomo repeated his call for New Yorkers to avoid gathering in small groups at homes.
Covid vaccine: What are side effects? Allergic reactions?
Covid vaccine: What are side effects? Allergic reactions?
British regulators are telling people to skip the vaccine if they’ve had a history of serious allergic reactions.
Cuomo orders new Covid yellow zone in Oneida County
Cuomo orders new Covid yellow zone in Oneida County
The new zone covers the Utica-Rome area, Cuomo said.
Covid-19 cooking: We tried to make Dinosaur-inspired ribs at home (video)
Covid-19 cooking: We tried to make Dinosaur-inspired ribs at home (video)
We learned how to make smoked ribs and sides at home during the pandemic.
Former SU professor, artist Michael Cridland dies of Covid complications at 88
Former SU professor, artist Michael Cridland dies of Covid complications at 88
Michael Cridland's work includes a statue of St. Marianne Cope, the first saint from Central New York.
First person to get Covid vaccine in NY is a nurse in Queens
First person to get Covid vaccine in New York is a nurse in Queens
The nurse said she felt hopeful and relieved after getting the shot.
Scam alert: Watch out for fake Covid vaccine sales
Scam alert: Watch out for fake Covid vaccine sales
“Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know,” the FTC’s website warns.
Onondaga County has deadliest coronavirus weekend (flash briefing)
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Onondaga County has deadliest coronavirus weekend
The syracuse.com flash briefing for Monday, December 14, 2020.
WATCH: First person in NY gets Covid vaccine
WATCH: First person in NY gets Covid vaccine
"Hope is here,” Gov. Cuomo said.
Last call at CNY lakeside tavern after 60 years: ‘Covid just killed us’
Last call at CNY lakeside tavern after 60 years: ‘Covid just killed us’
The Amber Inn was the place farmers, locals and vacationers came together for a beer.
Trump nixing plan for early vaccine at White House
Coronavirus: Trump says he’s nixing plan for early vaccine at White House
The Trump administration has hosted large holiday parties with maskless attendees.
CNY man who survived Nazi labor camp dies from complications of coronavirus
CNY man who survived Nazi labor camp dies from complications of coronavirus
Bronislaw Vielgosz, 94, died a week after contracting the illness.
All Hannibal schools switch to remote learning Monday, Tuesday due to coronavirus case
All Hannibal schools switch to remote learning Monday, Tuesday due to coronavirus case
Hannibal students who attend CiTi BOCES programs can still attend school.
Liverpool High School, Annex switch to remote learning Monday, Tuesday due to coronavirus
Liverpool High School, Annex switch to remote learning Monday, Tuesday due to coronavirus
Liverpool High School's Annex and main building will return to hybrid learning Thursday.
Canastota schools go remote for the rest of 2020 due to ’staggering increase’ in coronavirus cases
Canastota schools go remote for the rest of 2020 due to ’staggering increase’ in coronavirus cases
All Canastota schools will go remote through Dec. 23, and reopen after winter break in January.
Coronavirus in NY: 106 deaths and more than 10,000 new cases
Coronavirus in NY: 106 deaths and more than 10,000 new cases
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will brief again on Monday.
Coronavirus: Jordan-Elbridge school district switches to remote learning for the rest of 2020
Coronavirus: Jordan-Elbridge school district switches to remote learning for the rest of 2020
In-person classes will resume Jan. 4 in the Jordan-Elbridge school district.
5 more Covid-19 deaths make this deadliest weekend in Onondaga County
‘Devastating’: 5 more coronavirus deaths make this the deadliest weekend in Onondaga County
More than 300 people have died in Onondaga County because of the coronavirus.
Trucks carrying Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine depart Michigan facility for distribution
Trucks carrying Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine depart Michigan facility for distribution
The COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and German pharmaceutical company BioNTech was approved by the FDA.
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 13, 2020: Vaccine hopes, Biden cabinet, Texas lawsuit
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 13, 2020: Vaccine hopes, Biden cabinet, Texas lawsuit
The week in visual commentary.
For Syracuse gym and salon owners in orange zone, reopening is vindication, salvation
For Syracuse gym and salon owners in orange zone, reopening is vindication, salvation
Owners are happy that they're allowed to reopen, but some questioned why they were singled out.
11 more coronavirus deaths in Onondaga County as toll nears 300
11 more coronavirus deaths in Onondaga County as toll nears 300
The county also reported 427 new cases today.
Record testing in NY shows third-highest new cases
Coronavirus in NY: Record testing shows third-highest new cases since March
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said he's using this latest data to consider whether to impose new restrictions this week.
When will you get a vaccine? Upstate’s top coronavirus doctor answers your questions
When will you get a vaccine? Upstate’s top coronavirus doctor answers your questions
Who will get the vaccine first? Are there any side effects?
Cuomo says NY’s Electoral College to vote in person
No ‘legal way around it:’ Cuomo says NY’s Electoral College to vote in person
That means New York’s well-known Democrats, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, will be at the Capitol on Monday.
11 days of pain and death; Syracuse looks to vaccine for hope in coronavirus battle
11 days of pain and death; Syracuse looks to vaccine for hope in coronavirus battle
“These are shocking numbers,’’ County Executive Ryan McMahon said.
NY data lists restaurants as low coronavirus risk. Owners ask: Then why is Cuomo killing us?
NY data lists restaurants as low coronavirus risk. Owners ask: Then why is Cuomo killing us?
Cuomo chart shows dining out linked to 1.4% of recent cases.
Dominick’s Restaurant, a Syracuse institution for 40 years, to temporarily close
Dominick’s Restaurant, a Syracuse institution for 40 years, to temporarily close
The Italian restaurant on Burnet Avenue will close at the end of the year.
Cayuga County to hold asymptomatic coronavirus testing clinic
Cayuga County to hold asymptomatic coronavirus testing clinic
The clinic will be held Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FDA authorizes emergency rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
FDA authorizes emergency rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
NY virus hospitalizations still climbing, new deaths dip
Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations still climbing, new deaths dip
Hospitalizations are at their highest level since late May.
2 more Syracuse hospitals curb elective surgery as coronavirus patients fill up beds
2 more Syracuse hospitals curb elective surgery as coronavirus patients fill up beds
Hospitals trying to free up beds and staff.
Khalid Bey’s mayoral bid to target job creation, but details to come
Khalid Bey’s mayoral bid to target job creation, but details to come
“Employing people has to be major,” Bey said today. “It has to be a major effort.”
Cuomo: Indoor dining under review, new rule for hospitals
Cuomo briefing: Indoor dining under review statewide, new rule for hospitals
Indoor dining ends Monday in New York City.
Record 466 new coronavirus cases today in Onondaga County
Record 466 new coronavirus cases today in Onondaga County
That's more than 100 higher than the previous record.
More CNY school districts extend remote learning into January due to the coronavirus
More CNY school districts extend remote learning into January due to the coronavirus
Nearly a dozen districts this week alone have switched to remote learning into January due to cases and quarantines.
New cluster zones possible Monday after Cuomo announces new rules
New coronavirus cluster zones possible Monday after Cuomo announces new rules
Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined new rules for when he'll order cluster zones in the state.
NY state: 3 in 4 coronavirus cases spread in homes and social gatherings
NY state: 3 in 4 coronavirus cases spread in homes and social gatherings, not gyms or salons
The analysis tracks transmission rates among 30 activities, from hair cuts to bars to EMT work.
Cuomo: Gyms, salons can reopen in orange zones
Gyms, salons can reopen in orange zones with reduced capacity, more testing, Cuomo says
Until now, gyms, salons and other personal care providers in orange zones have been required to close.
McMahon: Daily coronavirus cases will pass 400 on Friday (flash briefing)
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Daily coronavirus cases will pass 400 on Friday, McMahon says
The syracuse.com flash briefing for Friday, December 11, 2020.
Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in coronavirus deal
Second stimulus checks: Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in coronavirus deal
President Trump has insisted on a fresh round of $600 stimulus checks for Americans.
World CO2 emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020
World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020
Emissions dropped 12% in the US, the country hardest hit by coronavirus.
Central NY school district furloughs 100+ workers because of remote learning; will others?
Central NY school district furloughs 100+ workers because of remote learning; will others?
A state executive order that stopped schools from laying off employees during the pandemic this past spring has expired.
Skaneateles High School extends remote learning to early next year because of coronavirus cases
Skaneateles High School extends remote learning to early next year because of coronavirus cases
Just last week the district reported a record number of infections.
Mexico schools extend remote learning until early next year
Mexico schools extend remote learning until early next year
The district plans to return to in-person instruction on Jan. 4.
Increase in coronavirus cases delays contact tracing in Madison County
Increase in coronavirus cases delays contact tracing in Madison County
Contact tracing has also been delayed in Onondaga County.
Coronavirus in NY: Over 5,000 hospitalized, nearly 1,000 in ICUs
Coronavirus in NY: Over 5,000 hospitalized, nearly 1,000 in intensive care
The number have people in New York hospitals with the virus has been rising for months.
U.S. panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
Daily coronavirus cases will pass 400 Friday in Onondaga County, McMahon says
Daily coronavirus cases will pass 400 Friday in Onondaga County, McMahon says
Six more county residents died since Wednesday, county officials said today.
Don’t make yourself a target for coronavirus (Your Letters)
Don’t make yourself a target for coronavirus (Your Letters)
Ignoring precautions like masks, hand-washing and physical distancing could make you a statistic, says the letter writer.