The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/southern-tier/)
There are now 76 active COVID-19 cases in Tompkins County. The health department stated that many new cases are occurring without a known source or cluster, meaning COVID-19 is likely spreading throughout the community.
Tompkins County has joined a nationwide trend of spiking COVID-19 cases after a month of few new cases.
The Southern Tier region can enter phase three of reopening June 12, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced at a Monday press conference.
In phase two, barbershops and hair salons, office buildings and retail stores can reopen with a slew of precautionary restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced at a Friday news conference.
The Southern Tier Aids Program has adjusted to fit COVID-19 safety precautions. Their needle exchange program has been considered an essential service.
Satori Salon and Malcolm Thomas worked together to organize Food for the Soul, a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Southern Tier, to help fight food insecurity in Tompkins County.
“There is a difference between staying with someone who can give you a personalized experience … and just visiting,” Taylor said. “Someone who lives every day in the town can give you a very positive experience.”