105 Active Cases under Mandatory Isolation; "Please help stop the Spread of this Virus!" (MEDIA RELEASE - Submitted 4:33 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2020) MAYVILLE, NY - The Public Health division of the County’s Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
County, City Officials Comments on Cluster of COVID-19 Cases at North County Food Processing Plant
JAMESTOWN - A food processing plant in Northern Chautauqua County has contributed to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, including here in the Jamestown area. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and County Health Director Christine Schuyler … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Experiencing High Volume of Overdoses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the Department of Mental Hygiene (CCMH) are warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses as well as suspected fatal overdoses, which may be a … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam
MAYVILLE - According to state and federal authorities, there is a new phone scam circulating where the callers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. These scammers try to obtain credit card or bank account information from their victims. Stay alert … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns Public to Be Aware of and Avoid Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - [MEDIA RELEASE] -The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be … [Read more...]
Questions Raised on Why Eighth COVID-19 Related Death in County was Considered a ‘Recovered’ Case, Despite Evidence to the Contrary
Note: This article was updated July 16 at 10 a.m. to Include Additional Information from Family Member MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials are reporting another county resident has died from ongoing complications of COVID-19, though the death … [Read more...]
County Sees 40% Increase in Coronavirus Cases During Past Week, Four Currently Hospitalized
MAYVILLE - The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County increased by over 40% during the past week and the number of active cases has doubled. According to information released by the county health department, there were a … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 During Reopening Process
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Officials are providing more details and information regarding the gradual reopening of the local economy, including urging the community to remain vigilant and continue social distancing guidelines during the novel … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Officials Warn About Not Following Social Distancing Guidelines
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials are warning the public about the consequences of not following social distancing guidelines for COVID-19 as the county saw a 20% increase in confirmed coronavirus cases over a three-day period. On … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 Cases in Chautauqua County at Four as of Monday Afternoon
MAYVILLE - There were No New Cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County for Monday. In addition, another confirmed case is now considered "recovered." County health officials reported Monday afternoon that the total number of confirmed cases … [Read more...]