By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2020 at 4:20 pm
Orleans also has 1 new Covid-19 case, 9 more recoveries
Orleans County had four more residents die from Covid-19, bringing the total to 45 deaths from the coronavirus, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments said this afternoon.
The four new deaths in Orleans include two residents at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Albion and two residents at Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Medina.
The Villages of Orleans has now had 30 of its residents die from Covid-19 while 14 residents at Orchard have passed away after contracting the virus.
The Health Departments are also one new confirmed case of Covid-19 in Orleans, a person in the 50s from Ridgeway. That brings the total to 244 people in Orleans who have contracted Covid-19. The new positive case was not on mandatory quarantine.
The county also is reporting nine more recoveries from Covid-19, bringing that total to 92.
In Orleans, 17 people are currently hospitalized with Covid-19.
In Genesee County, there is one new positive case of Covid-19, bringing the total to 198 positive cases. The new positive individual resides in Batavia and is in the 30s. This person was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
Genesee also has three more recoveries from Covid-19, bringing that total to 135. No Genesee residents are currently hospitalized from Covid-19.
The facility breakdown is only showing the total positive cases from those facilities from where the Health Departments have received a positive swab for Covid-19.
More information from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:
• Phase 3: At the earliest, Phase 3 may be opened this Friday, June 12, however it will be at the Governor’s discretion. With that in mind, everyone waiting on Phase 3 should be developing and implementing their Business Safety Plan to the best of your ability and geared toward your organization whether it be a business, house of worship, non-for-profit organization, etc.
You are responsible to have your plan in place prior to opening. You will not be submitting your plan, however it must be on the premises in the event of a state, local or safety inspection.
• Social Gatherings: Per Governor Cuomo gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 10 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place. The executive order is through June 21, unless it is extended.
The Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders. If you have questions about the orders you can go to forward.ny.gov or e-mail the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room – flnyf@esd.ny.gov.
• Graduation: To help schools plan graduation ceremonies to celebrate all who are graduating in a safe and responsible manner click the link for the guidance. Socially distanced graduations of up to 150 people will be allowed beginning June 26th.
• Personal Care Services: According to the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room, personal care services such as nail salons and tanning salons are projected to reopen in Phase III. This means personal care services are prohibited to be operating at this time. Businesses that are not in compliance may be subjected to a financial penalty. If you have questions regarding your business operations, please contact the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room at flnyf@esd.ny.gov.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2020 at 4:07 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Albion firefighters put out a brush fire at the corner of McKinstry Street and Crimson Drive this afternoon. Taylor Holland is in front with the hose with AJ Fisher behind him.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene near the railroad tracks at 3:35 p.m. There were flames in the grass with smoke spewing.
Firefighters aren’t sure what caused the fire. There are currently dry conditions on the ground and the fire may have been caused by combustion.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2020 at 2:19 pm
Bonnewell will stay as administrator, evaluating teachers
Photo by Tom Rivers: Mike Bonnewell speaks during a district-wide concert on March 3 in the high school gym. This was one of the last big district-wide events before Covid-19 closed the campus to the community.
ALBION — The school district announced today that an interim superintendent will likely be hired before the start of the school year in September, while current superintendent, Michael Bonnewell, will transition to an administrator in charge of evaluating teachers.
In March, Bonnewell and the district announced he would work one more year for Albion and then retire. That would give the district time to hire his successor.
The Board of Education and Bonnewell decided to modify that timeline after a meeting on June 4. At a BOE meeting three days earlier on June 1, BOE meetings said Bonnewell hadn’t been effective communicating with the board and community about how the school was serving students during the pandemic and preparing for graduation and reopening the schools next year.
Bonnewell responded that the administration team has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes. But board members said they weren’t aware of that work and communication has been continuing shortcoming for the superintendent.
Kathy Harling, Board of Education president, said in a letter to the community that Bonnewell has shown a commitment and love of students at Albion.
“Please know that this decision was made collectively between Mr. Bonnewell and the Board, and was done with the best interest of the District and its student sin mind,” Harling said in a letter posted on the district website. “The Board commends Mr. Bonnewell for his service and dedication to the District.”
Bonnewell is in his 10th year as Albion superintendent of schools. He came to Albion after working as superintendent of the Schroon Lake school district in the Adirondacks. That district only has about 200 students. Bonnewell was the district’s superintendent, K-12 principal and also served as the business administrator. Before Schroon Lake, he was principal of Honeoye Middle-High School.
Bonnewell has been highly visible at Albion, attending numerous events after school. He was a chaperone with the high school chorus to New York City last year. He also stepped in as interim high school principal last school year for three months.
Bonnewell, in a letter to the community, said he accept the position as independent evaluator of teachers. He urged the community to not “choose sides” in the situation and asked that everyone stay focused on serving students.
“There will be a natural inclination for people to judge, question, and challenge this,” he said. “Some will even be inclined to choose sides. Please don’t. There is only one side that matters … It is time as the Albion Central School District Community, the ACSD family, that we come together with one focus—that focus needs to be and to do the very best we can do for our students. I will commit my full energy and my complete love to the service of our students as I always have through June 2021 and will do so beyond that if the Board chooses to exercise their option to ask me to continue further.”
“Our students need and deserve nothing less,” Bonnewell continued in his letter. “Not because of COVID, not because of the current social and financial and other troubles in our country and world, not for any reason other than they have always needed and deserved our singular focus—doing all that we can together, for their growth and well-being. They needed that yesterday, they need it today, tomorrow, next week, next year, and forever.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2020 at 12:41 pm
‘We’re not out of the woods, but we are on the other side, certainly.’ – Gov. Andrew Cuomo
It was 100 days ago when New York State had its first confirmed case of Covid-19. Since then, 378,097 have tested positive in the state, including 243 in Orleans County.
The number of people testing positive each day in the state has dropped significantly. It was more than 10,000 a day about two months ago.
On Sunday, it was 702, and that’s with a big increase in testing. On Sunday, 58,054 people were tested and only 1.2 percent were positive. On Saturday, 781 or 1.3 percent of the 60,435 tested were positive for Covid-19.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the dramatic drop in new cases is a tribute to New York residents for adhering to social distancing, wearing masks and taking precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus.
“I just so proud of how New Yorkers have responded,” he said today in New York City, which is reopening in phase 1. “New Yorkers heard the message and they did what they had to do.”
The daily deaths in the state from Covid-19 have fallen from nearly 800 at the peak to 35 on Friday.
The governor said he feared in mid-March the hospital systems would be overrun with people infected with Covid-19. Many of the hospitals in New York City and Erie County were hit with a surge in cases, of people very sick with Covid-19.
But the restrictions on social gatherings and the closings of schools and businesses helped to slow the spread of the virus.
“Nobody knew if you could control the spread the of the virus,” Cuomo said today. “They all said it will depend on what people do, if they take it seriously.
The governor said New Yorkers need to continue to take the virus seriously, and not be arrogant as businesses reopen and some of the restrictions are lifted.
“We’re not out of the woods, but we are on the other side, certainly,” Cuomo said. “I want to thank the people for what they did. New Yorkers always rise to the occasion.”
The governor thanked all of the frontline workers who continued to show up for work during the Covid-19 pandemic, when there was so much uncertainty about the virus. He praised police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, grocery store employees, truck drivers and other essential workers.
“I’m so proud to be governor of New York and I’m so proud to be a New Yorker,” he said. “Our mojo is back. Our energy is back.”
Following the arrest of two Buffalo Police Officers now facing felony charges, Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw sent letters to the Buffalo Police Union President John Evans and Commissioner Byron Lockwood of the Buffalo Police Department pledging support for the two officers and all those that wear the badge.
In addition to letters of support for the Buffalo Police Department, Comptroller Mychajliw sent correspondence to more than 60 police agencies across NY27, stating his support for law enforcement facing increased pressure and scrutiny in these trying times.
“The officers need to know we have their back,” said Comptroller Mychajliw. “Violent rioters and protestors attack police and have no respect for the rule of law. Their jobs have been made more difficult than ever. Police deserve the public’s praise, not political prosecution. Law enforcement is trying to maintain law and order and peace during this period of civil unrest.”
(Editor’s Note: Mychajliw is a Republican candidate in the June 23 primary for the 27th Congressional District.)
Comptroller Mychajliw wrote to the police agencies that there should be zero tolerance for lawbreakers who attack police, and he stands with them.
“The recent arrests of two Buffalo Police Officers during these unsettling times is a travesty,” added Comptroller Mychajliw. “Criminals should be places in cuffs, not cops. Members of law enforcement protect our community. They put their own lives at risk every day to keep us safe.”
Comptroller Mychajliw added that New York State’s bail reform legislation creates even more problems for law enforcement already facing many challenges.
“The rare times rioters and looters are arrested, they’re put right back out on the street to create more mayhem. Backwards state laws protect criminals and give them more support than law abiding taxpayers,” said Mychajliw.
Comptroller Mychajliw concluded his letter to police agencies and unions by offering his support in any way needed. “These attacks on law enforcement have to end,” Mychajliw said.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2020 at 10:44 am
1,200 boxes will be given away at fairgrounds
KNOWLESVILLE – The Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds will host two big produce distributions this month with 1,200 boxes available on June 10 and June 24.
The Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension hosted the first distribution on May 29 and went through all 1,200 boxes that weigh about 20 pounds each.
The Extension is hosting the distribution of USDA farmers-to-families produce boxes that include potatoes (1-5 pounds), oranges (1-4 pounds), apples (1-3 pounds), onions (1-3 pounds), green vegetables (1-3 pounds of broccoli, cabbage, green pepper, etc.), and carrots (1-2 pounds). Some of the produce items come from Orleans County farms.
James Desiderio Inc. of Buffalo is the distributor of the produce.
The distribution will begin at 10 a.m. and continue through late afternoon. On May 29, the 1,200 boxes were gone at about 4 p.m. Vehicles should enter the fairgrounds from the Wood Road entrance off Route 31.
This is a first-come, first-served opportunity and there are no pre-orders or deliveries available. Anyone is welcome to come and pick up a box — this is not limited to families with children. Extension staff and volunteers will load the boxes into a trunk or back of a truck. For questions, please email orleans@cornell.edu or call the Cooperative Extension at 585-798-4265 and leave a voice mail. Staff are monitoring the calls and will respond.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2020 at 9:58 am
Dr. Thomas Madejski
ALBION – Dr. Thomas Madejski of Albion is a new trustee for the American Medical Association. The AMA announced today that Madejski has been elected to 21-member Board of Trustees.
Madejski, a geriatrician and palliative care specialist, works in Medina with General Physician, P.C., on Ohio Street. He said on his Facebook page this morning he is “thankful and humbled” to be elected as a trustee for AMA.
He said he looks forward to working with the board “to make healthcare better for our patients and our physicians. I’m grateful to the support of so many of our delegates and will work diligently on their behalf for our profession.”
Madejski is a past president of the Medical Society of New York State. He is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Pharmacy and The School of Medicine, SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice Palliative Care.
He and his wife Sandra have also established the David and Donna Marie Meza Health Equity Fund to support health equity initiatives through the AMA Foundation.
Dr. Meza delivered more than 10,000 babies in his career that included working at the former Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital in Albion and the Medina Memorial Hospital. Dr. Meza died on April 23 at age 89. He practiced medicine from 1959-2010.
He was the attending physician of OB/GYN at New York Metropolitan Medical Center, until he and his late wife Donna Marie moved to the Albion area.
Support from this fund is focused on the AMA’s Center for Health Equity and the Foundation’s Community Health Program. Eligible initiatives must demonstrate a commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity in diverse, economically disadvantaged environments. Preference shall be given to initiatives that support health literacy and self-management. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation in direct support of this fund.
Class President Faith Chaffee shared a message with her classmates: “Congratulations Class of 2020! Even though this wasn’t how we dreamed graduation would be, we made the best of it. I wish you the best of luck in your futures endeavors.”
LYNDONVILLE – Lyndonville Central School began their personalized graduation ceremonies on Friday for each of their 45 graduates.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the strict restrictions in place by the CDC, the Class of 2020 was unable to have a traditional graduation ceremony. After weeks of meeting, researching and planning, the officers of the Class of 2020, parent advisory panel and school administrators decided to create a personalized graduation ceremony for each senior that was videoed and will be shared through YouTube.
In cap and gown, each senior walked into the Stroyan Auditorium to the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance. Select family members watched with pride as their child was welcomed by Superintendent Jason Smith, High School Principal Dr. Aaron Slack and a representative from the Lyndonville Board of Education. Dr. Slack provided a highly personalized speech for each senior reflecting on special moments throughout high school.
“After working with most of these young people for the past six years, it was a rare opportunity to share the many reflections and memories acquired along their pathway toward graduation,” said Principal Slack. “This was not something that a traditional graduation ceremony affords. I will carry many found memories of the Class of 2020 and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.”
After the ceremony, the graduate and family were able to have pictures taken by a professional photographer. Each graduate was given a personalized cookie from Case-Nic Cookies and a wrapped gift from Superintendent Smith. Graduates were told to open the gift following the superintendent’s speech that will be shared during the full gradation video to be aired on June 26 at 6:30 p.m. This video will include speeches from the Class President Faith Chaffee, Valedictorian Oskar Heinsler, Salutatorian Evan Horn and school administrators. A link to view the video will be provided on the district’s website prior to June 26.
Johnathan Slingerland was joined by his family during the diploma presentation last Friday.
Following the June 26 Graduation Ceremony video, the district will be holding a vehicle parade so the community can honor and celebrate with the Class of 2020. This event will be coordinated with local officials and all participants and spectators must follow the social distancing requirements. A parade map and additional information on this event will be posted on the district’s website.
“This was an extremely special and personalized day for each graduate and their family, and I was honored to be a part of,” said Superintendent Jason Smith. “Thanks to our senior class officers, parent advisory panel and my graduation staff for their exceptional leadership in planning the event. We look forward to premiering our entire graduation on June 26 and hope the community will join us for the vehicle parade to honor the Class of 2020.”
Dr. Aaron Slack, high school principal, offered a personalized speech for each graduate, including Danielle Weldon.
Alyssa Winder was among the graduates in cap and gown on Friday. A video of ceremony will be shown on June 26, when there will be a vehicle parade with graduates after a video of the ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 June 2020 at 8:40 pm
With New York residents continuing to reduce new daily hospitalizations and infections from Covid-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is easing some restrictions.
The state has been limiting social gatherings to no more than 10 people in an effort to slow the coronavirus.
The governor on Saturday announced churches, mosques and other religious groups to hold services with people allowed inside up to 25 percent of a building’s capacity. The state had limited services to no more than 10 people.
The governor announced today that outdoor graduation programs would be allowed for up to 150 people, beginning June 26.
That announcement came three days after Cuomo said the state would allow drive-through or drive-in graduation ceremonies. That was on Thursday, when Cuomo said he wouldn’t support indoor ceremonies or outdoor programs in stadiums.
“In terms of reopening, we have been calibrating our strategy based on the data and the facts, and overall the numbers are down, the numbers are good and our plan is working,” Cuomo said today. “Based on today’s numbers we can continue to advance our reopening, and we will now allow outdoor graduations of up to 150 beginning June 26th. New Yorkers have worked together to bend this curve quickly, and if we continue on this trajectory, remain responsible and follow all social distancing protocols, we can keep accelerating our reopening strategy.”
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced landmarks across the state will be lit in blue and gold tonight and will project “New York Tough” in honor of New Yorkers’ work to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 virus.
The landmarks being lit include:
One World Trade Center
Grand Central Terminal Bridge
Rockefeller Center
Corning Tower
Utica State Office Building
Kosciuszko Bridge
H. Carl McCall SUNY Administration Building
New York State Education Department Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
New York State Fairgrounds
Niagara Falls
Olympic Ski Jumps
Olympic Center
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge
“We have come a long way in the fight against Covid-19 and a lot of people have suffered to get here, but what we have done together was extraordinary,” Governor Cuomo said. “Forget flattening the curve of the virus – we bent the curve – and New Yorkers should be proud of their accomplishment. In light of that, we are going to highlight the landmarks across the state in blue and gold in honor of our New Yorkers, because we are New York tough, smart, united, disciplined, and loving.”
Executive order also allows absentees for June 23 special election to be mailed that day
Press Release, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Office
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.8130-D/A.10516-A) extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until the day of the election.
To be counted, primary ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd. The Governor previously issued Executive Orders allowing all New Yorkers to vote absentee in the June 23rd primary elections and ensuring every New Yorker registered to vote receives a postage-paid absentee ballot application in the mail.
The Governor also announced he will issue an Executive Order extending the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots. To be counted, school budget ballots can be accepted by hand delivery through 5 p.m. on June 9th and received by mail through June 16th by the school district.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world, and while we are making great progress and the numbers keep going down, no New Yorker should have to choose between their health and their right to vote,” Governor Cuomo said. “Extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots builds on our previous Executive Orders to make it easier for New Yorkers to vote absentee in the upcoming primary election and it will help to increase voter participation as we continue to fight this virus.”
Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments have received 3 more Covid-19 cases. Orleans has 1 new positive case (bringing the total to 243) and Genesee has 2 (bringing the total to 197).
Contact tracing has been initiated and all who have had direct contact with the individuals will be notified by Health Department staff. All of the new positive cases are community members.
There is currently no further information to release on ages and location. Mapping to include the positive cases from the weekend will be updated on Monday afternoon.
As we draw closer to Phase 3 it is important to make sure everyone has their Business Safety Plan ready. Keep an eye on the NY Forward website for further guidance.
For any questions contact the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room by e-mailing: flnyf@esd.ny.gov.
For any complaints about violations to the state restrictions or guidelines, please call 1-833-789-0470 or click here.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday issued an executive order allowing necessary in-person special education instruction this summer.
The New York State Association of Counties issued a statement, praising the decision by Cuomo.
“On behalf of the 62 counties of New York, which provide for and fund summer school special education services, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) applauds Governor Cuomo for allowing in-person special education services to continue this summer,” said NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario. “These in-person services are particularly important for students who have been acutely affected by the closure of in-classroom schooling since March.”
NYSAC also applauded Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for his direct efforts to persuade the Governor to enable these services.
“County Executive Molinaro has worked tirelessly for special needs children and has a championed a ThinkDIFFERENTLY! Campaign,” Acquario said. “The County Executive’s efforts are making a positive difference for thousands of children and their families across the state.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 June 2020 at 12:48 pm
The weekly number of deaths in New York State from Covid-19 continues to decline week after week.
Last week there were 335 deaths in the state from Covid-19, which was down 34 percent from the 505 deaths the previous week and less than half of the 730 the week of May 17-23.
The 35 deaths on Friday was the lowest daily total since the Covid-19 forced the state in mid-March to close schools, businesses and gatherings or more than
“Today is a day of good news,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday, when he reported the deaths and hospitalizations from Covid-19. “We have one of the lowest hospitalization rates since this began and really good news, we have the lowest death rate, it’s down to 35 … This is really, really good news and compared to where we were, this is a big sigh of relief.”
Cuomo urged New Yorkers to continue social distancing, wearing a mask in public and using other precautions to reduce the spread of the virus, especially as more businesses are allowed to reopen.
The weekly number of deaths have continued to decline since a peak of 5,226 deaths the week of April 5-11.
The 335 deaths last week is an average of about 48 a day, which is down from an average of 72 the previous week and a 104 daily average two weeks earlier.
Week of May 31 to June 6 (335 deaths)
• May 31, 54; June 1, 58; June 2, 49; June 3, 52; June 4, 42; June 5, 35; June 6, 45.
Week of May 24-30: (505 deaths)
• May 24; 96; May 25, 73; May 26, 74; May 27, 74; May 28, 67; May 29, 67; May 30, 56.
Week of May 17-23: (730 deaths)
• May 17, 106; May 18, 105; May 19, 112; May 20; 105; May 21, 109; May 22, 84; and May 23, 109.
Week of May 10-16: (1,107 deaths)
• May 10, 161; May 11, 195; May 12, 166; May 13; 157; May 14, 132; May 15, 157; and May 16, 139.
Week of May 3-9: (1,568 deaths)
• May 3, 226; May 4, 230; May 5, 232; May 6, 231: May 7, 216; May 8, 226; May 9, 207.
Week of April 26-May 2: (2,176 deaths)
• April 26, 337; April 27, 335; April 28, 330; April 29, 306; April 30, 289; May 1, 299; May 2, 280.
Week of April 19-25: (3,097 deaths)
• April 19, 478; April 20, 481; April 21, 474; April 22, 438; April 23, 422; April 24, 437; April 25, 367.
Week of April 12-18: (4,484 deaths)
• April 12 (Easter), 671; April 13, 778; April 14, 752; April 15, 606; April 16, 630; April 17, 540; April 18, 507.
Week of April 5-11: (5,226 deaths)
• April 5, 599; April 6, 731; April 7, 779; April 8, 799; April 9, 777; April 10, 783; April 11, 758.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upcoming Blood Drives:
• Orleans Niagara BOCES – Medina – Tuesday, June 9th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Medina’s Sacred Heart Club – Tuesday, June 16th, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate in the weeks and months ahead by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown by 30 percent after sharply declining in early April amid this rapidly changing and complex public health crisis. At the same time, blood drives continue to be canceled as many businesses and community organizations remain closed. Donors are needed to make and keep scheduled appointments to help meet the current need.
Thanks to Amazon, all those who come to give June 1-30 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.
“Blood donors have played a vital role in the lives of patients who have needed lifesaving transfusions during this pandemic, and patients continue to depend on donors each and every day,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “The Red Cross appreciates the support of those who rolled up a sleeve to give in recent months, but the need doesn’t stop. We need the public’s help to avoid another blood shortage this summer.”
It’s important to remember that red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days of donation and platelets within just five days. So, they must constantly be replenished. There is no known end date in this fight against coronavirus, and the Red Cross urgently needs the help of donors and blood drive hosts to ensure blood products are readily available for patients.
Blood drive safety precautions
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to ensure the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
