WTEN: Ford Sends PPE to Upstate Hospitals

WTEN aired a story on new visitation guidelines implemented at regional hospitals, including at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The new restrictions were announced as part of a collaborative response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In order to help protect its residents from COVID-19, The Eddy’s nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care communities — all part of St. Peter’s Health Partners — have adopted a strict limited visitation policy effective immediately. The new rules follow the guidance provided to all of the nation’s nursing homes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  

WNYT NewsChannel 13 interviewed Theresa Joslin, executive director of Mercy Cares for Kids, about newly issued re-opening guidelines from New York state. The guidelines, which limit the number of children in a classroom, are causing concern for child care centers across the Capital Region.