The Chautauqua County Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccination Saturday, April 2 in Falconer. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer Highway Building at 1 Coleson Drive. Pre-registration is … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Resolution Regarding Wastewater Surveillance Program
A resolution regarding a Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program passed 16 to 2 in the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. Legislator and County Board of Health member Liz Rankin said the program is not mandated and the county had … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Human Services Committee Approves $2 Million Grant for Fellowship Program
The County Legislature's Human Services Committee approved a $2 million grant to hire fellows to work with the County Health Department. Department of Health and Human Services Director Christine Schuyler said the two-year grant is through the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Dept Reports 4 Hospitalizations Due to COVID for February 27-March 5
The Chautauqua County Health Department reported four hospitalizations due to COVID or COVID complications for the week of February 27 through March 5. The Health Department is no longer providing weekly case number updates or number of … [Read more...]
Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday
Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]
County Health Department Reports 139 new COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths for Feb 20-26
The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 139 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths for the week of February 20 through 26. The department stated on their website that this will be the last week they will be providing weekly case number … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds
The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]
County Distributing COVID-19 Tests in Mayville on Sunday
The County will be distributing free COVID-19 tests this Sunday in Mayville. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are holding a drive-thru event to distribute the free COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits from 1 to … [Read more...]
New COVID-19 Cases Continue Downward Trend
Reports of new COVID-19 cases continued their downward trend in Chautauqua County, with 253 new cases reported for February 13 through 19. However, 5 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 320. The … [Read more...]
COVID Cases Continue to Drop, 10 Died Week of February 6-12, 2022
New COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Chautauqua County, with 339 new cases reported for February 6 through 12. However, 10 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 315. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
