A new study about the effectiveness of different types of mask might have you questioning the type you're wearing regularly. One mask is actually worse than wearing nothing. (SPOILER ALERT: You've probably seen this kind all over Utica.)
Walmart announced Wednesday morning that customers in all 5,000 of their stores, including those in the Utica-Rome area, will be required to wear face masks.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit NY, and while we're on the course of recovery, it's still important to wear a mask to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.