2020 in review: COVID-19 was the story
December 21, 2020
The first mention of the word “coronavirus” in a Cornell Chronicle story in 2020 came on Jan. 29, when the university designated mainland China as an elevated-risk destination, and imposed travel restrictions on students, faculty and staff.
Since then, there have been more than 300 stories or university statements that mention COVID-19 posted on news.cornell.edu. It has been the story of the year.
The most-read Chronicle story of the year was a Weill Cornell Medicine-produced research FAQ from April 20, “Why is COVID-19 mild for some, deadly for others?” Given the fact that so much remains unknown about this mysterious virus, it’s no surprise that more than 60,000 readers – and counting – clicked on this story.
4 months ago in Local Photo: WHCU
ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Local hospitals are on alert with COVID-19 cases trending upward in Buffalo and Rochester. Many are wondering, when will numbers peak in Ithaca? And will healthcare systems be ready?
“As far as preparations go, there’s really two components. One are, being sure you have the rooms and beds and then you need the staffing to take care of people in those locations,” said Dr. Doug Macqueen of Cayuga Medical.
Dr. Doug MacQueen says Cayuga Medical’s been crafting its surge plan since the spring. It includes having twice as many beds available, putting some in rooms which were unused before.
Thankful for quality health care close to home
Jean McPheeters
Making a gratitude list at this time each year reminds me of the good things in life that can get overlooked in each day’s distractions. High on my gratitude list this year is enjoying good health for me, my family and having quality health care close to home. I am thankful for the time and talent invested over many years in building a health-care system that is ready to provide care when my family and my neighbors need it.
The importance of having the high-quality care Cayuga Health System provides 24-7 every day was underscored this past spring when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in our region. In some cases, lives depended on having local care because a trip to a distant hospital could have had life ending consequences. Having sophisticated medical care close to home is near the top of my gratitude list. Also getting high places on this year’s list are five thank-yous for Cayuga Health achievements that deserve a
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