Closings & Cancellations
View our list of current location closings and cancellations following state and local Department of Health recommendations to minimize communal gatherings and stop the spread of COVID-19.
View Closings and CancellationsStay up-to-date on the spread of COVID-19 with information on symptoms, prevention, vaccine updates, a map of local cases, and how you can help.
Visitor Restrictions: All Rochester Regional Health facilities have implemented enhanced visitor restrictions and screenings. Read more.
Happening Now: For the latest infection numbers in Rochester, Monroe County, and New York visit our data center.
Friday, April 9, 2021
At a time where access to reliable information can directly impact health, Ebony Caldwell, EdD discusses the importance of equal access to education on the COVID-19 vaccines.
Read ArticleFriday, April 9, 2021
Teens aged 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines in New York State. Dr. Cynthia Christy answers common questions from parents & teenagers.
Read ArticleThursday, April 8, 2021
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years. Dr. Mohamad S. Mahmoud explains the signs, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.
Read ArticleWednesday, April 7, 2021
Feeling anxious or uneasy about returning to normal as the pandemic ends? Dr. Garry Spink of Rochester Regional Health provides 3 tips to help cope.
Read ArticleTuesday, April 6, 2021
View our Guide for the latest on eligibility for and availability of COVID-19 vaccination appointments in our region.
Read ArticleTuesday, April 6, 2021
All individuals over the age of 16 who live, work or study in New York State are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Read ArticleTuesday, April 6, 2021
Our team answers the most frequently asked questions we’ve received about vaccination eligibility, scheduling, and the process at area vaccination clinics.
Read ArticleFriday, April 2, 2021
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA) recognized Rochester Regional Health a Center of Excellence for its Cardiomyopathy program.
Read ArticleCOVID-19 does not target people of Asian descent more than any other race or ethnicity. Being of Asian descent does not increase the chance of getting or spreading COVID-19.
Reduce the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands as frequently as possible with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, the CDC says. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; stay home from work when you are sick; and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
COVID-19 stands for "coronavirus disease 2019" and it is the name of the disease, not the virus. The official name of the virus is "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2" or SARS-COV-2, according to the World Health Organization.
Coronavirus or flu? What's the differenceAll demographics with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems, and older adults, are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 than the general population, according to the CDC.
The CDC reports that everyone should prepare for the possibility that COVID-19 will spread to their community at some point. Person-to-person contact is the most likely way the virus spreads, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
The CDC recommends social distancing to reduce the spread of the virus. It calls for people to increase the space between one another to a distance of six feet and avoid gatherings and crowds. While social distancing can be a change in your routine, there are things you can do to maintain your health and wellness.
Read more about maintaining wellness during social distancing