On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan, China. The disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. As the outbreak continues to have an effect on Capital Region communities, Q105.7 is committed to bringing you the latest developments, resources, and information to assist in this time of social distancing. Bookmark this page to stay updated with COVID-19 and how it affects the Albany, Saratoga, Troy and other areas.
Bruce Dickinson Tests Positive for COVID Despite Being Vaccinated
"I’ve pretty much got no doubt that had I not had the vaccine, I could be in serious trouble.”
Stevie Nicks Cancels 2021 Concerts: ‘These Are Challenging Times’
Event adds its name to the growing list of 2021 concerts disrupted by the pandemic.
Gene Simmons: ‘I’m Not Worried if an Idiot Gets COVID and Dies’
Kiss rocker has no time for anti-vaxxers, but worries about others they may infect.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Cancel Gigs, Guitarist Tests Positive for COVID-19
“Rickey is home resting and responding well to treatment,” band writes in a statement announcing four affected shows.
Live Nation Will Allow Artists to Require Vaccination for Shows
“We know people are eager to return to live events and we hope these measures encourage even more people to get vaccinated,” the company explains.
Tour Postponements and Cancellations Are Happening Again
It's a deja vu feeling, as concert plans are once again being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oh Deer! Did New York White-Tailed Deer Have COVID?
Studies have been done that indicate that white-tailed deer in four states have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. Although not all white-tailed deer have presented with the antibodies, about thirty percent have. What does this mean for the deer population in New York and should we be worried that they are carriers?
Offspring Drummer Claims He Was Dismissed for Being Unvaccinated
"It has recently been decided that I am unsafe to be around, in the studio, and on tour," says Pete Parada.
New York City Will Require Proof of Vaccination to Attend Live Concerts
A recent negative COVID test will no longer suffice.
3 Local Counties Should Again Mask Up Based On CDC Guidance
As COVID infection rates continue to spike due to the Delta variant, there are 3 local counties in and around the Capital Region that would fall under new CDC guidance to return to wearing masks indoors.
Eric Clapton Says He Won’t Play Shows Where Vaccination is Required
He considers that 'discrimination.'
Poison’s Rikki Rockett Has COVID Despite Being ‘Fully Vaccinated’
Drummer believes things "could have been a lot worse" had he not been inoculated.