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U.S. extends mask mandate for travelers through mid-March

U.S. extends mask mandate for travelers through mid-March

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U.S. extends mask mandate for travelers through mid-March

Mask mandates have been a flashpoint for air travelers, accounting for 72% of unruly passenger complaints in 2021.

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Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into future for other countries

While more than three dozen countries worldwide have reported omicron COVID-19 infections, the numbers so far are small outside of South Africa.
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Week of COVID 'disobedience' planned by group opposed to Erie County mandates

Amid rising COVID cases in Western New York and warnings about increased hospitalization, local health leaders are seeing new pushback.

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State, local leaders respond to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

State, local leaders respond to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

State, local leaders respond to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

State, local leaders respond to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

On Thursday, as part of a new winter COVID-19 plan, President Biden announced at-home tests will now be more affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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President Biden pushes for free at-home COVID tests

President Biden pushes for free at-home COVID tests

President Biden pushes for free at-home COVID tests

President Biden pushes for free at-home COVID tests

On Thursday, as part of a new winter COVID-19 plan, President Biden announced at-home tests will now be more affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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Free at-home COVID tests pushed by President Biden

Free at-home COVID tests pushed by President Biden

Free at-home COVID tests pushed by President Biden

Free at-home COVID tests pushed by President Biden

On Thursday, as part of a new winter COVID-19 plan, President Biden announced at-home tests will now be more affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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WNY responds to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

WNY responds to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

WNY responds to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

WNY responds to President Biden's push for free at-home COVID tests

On Thursday, as part of a new winter COVID-19 plan, President Biden announced at-home tests will now be more affordable and accessible for all Americans.

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Amherst

Firefighters fight 2 fires in Amherst Sunday

2 On Your Side was told that one firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Sweet Holiday Sunday held in Niagara Falls for underground railroad center

The fundraiser was hosted at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute where not only were there vendors, but cooking demonstrations.

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No, Medicare is not offering a free flex card

While some Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers offer flex cards worth a few hundred dollars, they aren’t available for free from original Medicare.
Holiday

Yes, there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season

There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.