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We've compiled all the latest stories about the coronavirus pandemic here so you can find them easily.We've also compiled a list of informational resources that can guide you to more coronavirus information.

Some COVID-19 testing sites closed on Tuesday due to storm

The first cases of COVID-19 were located in Wuhan, China in December of last year. Within months, the novel coronavirus responsible for the disease has spread across the globe. In Monroe County 364 people have died of COVID-19 to date.
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The first cases of COVID-19 were located in Wuhan, China in December of last year. Within months, the novel coronavirus responsible for the disease has spread across the globe. In Monroe County 364 people have died of COVID-19 to date.

Due to the forecasted snowstorm on Tuesday, Feb. 16, COVID-19 testing sites scheduled at Temple B’rith Kodesh from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and the Wilson Foundation from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. are canceled.

Residents with a scheduled appointment at either of these locations can go to the following locations without an appointment. Brighton will remain strictly by appointment only.

  • Wednesday:
    • Jefferson High School, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Gates Memorial Park, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

  • Thursday:
    • Brighton Temple B’rith Kodesh, 1:30 - 3:30pm
    • Irondequoit DPW, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

  • Saturday:
    • East High School, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 
Monroe County residents who wish to be tested may make an appointment through the county portal on the county's webite. Appointments open each Friday at noon for slots the following week. Walk-ins are accepted at all locations except Brighton. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 18.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.