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With more WNYers getting the COVID-19 vaccine, travel is on the rise

With more WNYers getting the COVID-19 vaccine, travel is on the rise

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With more WNYers getting the COVID-19 vaccine, travel is on the rise

AAA says the numbers for people booking trips out of Western New York are on the rise, but they're still way down compared to last year.

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Pioneer School District's therapy dogs making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic

The dogs are a source of comfort for students and teachers who are feeling stressed or anxious.
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Nursing home visitation resumes today, new state guidelines go into effect

Visitors are required to get tested for COVID if a county's positive rate is between five and 10 percent. Testing is recommended if the rate is below five percent.
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Black American Sign Language gains new interest thanks to TikTok app

Dr. Joseph Hill from the Rochester Institute of Technology is using the renewed interest to help preserve the language.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations in WNY region continues downward trend

On Monday, the total number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Western New York dropped to 188, which equates to .01 percent of the region's population.
Poloncarz addresses confusion at COVID-19 vaccine clinic, provides vaccination update

With the supply increasing, another county clinic is expected to open in the next week.

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VERIFY: Current evidence suggests it may be OK to breastfeed after COVID-19 vaccine

Evidence suggests it may even end up being beneficial for the infant if breastfeeding moms get the COVID-19 vaccine.
VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

According to the NYSDOH, there have been 348 flu cases in Erie County this season so far.