Montgomery County launches flu shot campaign
by: Giuliana Bruno
Posted: Oct 2, 2020 / 11:39 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 2, 2020 / 06:32 PM EDT
FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Montgomery County Public Health is encouraging residents to get a flu shot with its "get the flu shot campaign."
The county debuted a video campaign offering reminders about taking precautions, stressing that the flu shot is safe, easy and effective.
"This is going to be a tough year, and with everything we've been through, combined with the flu season coming up, it's extra important to make sure we highlight for the community how important it is to get a flu shot," Montgomery County Executive Matt Ossenfort told News10.
"It's very very important. It's always been important to promote flu vaccines for children, senior citizens, and those who have underlying health conditions," said Sara Boerenko, Montgomery County Public Health Director.
by Jack Summers / Jan 16, 2021
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Guilderland police charged Jeffery Grossman, 32, of Guilderland with Assault after police responded to a reported stabbing incident at Crossgates Mall near the Food Court.
Police say on Friday just after 10 a.m. Guilderland police responded to an incident where a man, identified as Daniel Keefe, 62, of Troy, had reportedly been stabbed with a knife. The suspect, Grossman, is then said to have fled on foot but was quickly taken into custody after a brief struggle with officers.
ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County Executive Dan McCoy announced Saturday that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Albany County has now climbed to 15,524 to date, an increase of 257 new positive cases since Friday. The five-day average for new daily positives has increased to 278 from 269.8.
The County Executive reported that among the new positive cases, 39 had close contact with positive cases, 200 did not have a clear source of infection at this time, one had travelled and 17 are healthcare workers or residents of congregate settings.