MAYVILLE - The number of active cases of COVID-19 saw a slight increase after the Chautauqua County Health department reported eight new confirmed cases throughout the county. On Wednesday, the health department reported 155 active cases of … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says State May Reconsider 14-Day Travel Quarantine Policy
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state is studying whether the current policy of requiring certain out-of-state travelers to quarantine for two weeks could be replaced with a different approach. The governor said that … [Read more...]
Governor Outlines State Strategy for Addressing ‘Micro Clusters’ of COVID-19 Cases
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday unveiled a new statewide system of metrics for dealing with COVID-19 micro-clusters. After 14 days of data monitoring, the Governor outlined modifications to some current focus zones (NYC boroughs of … [Read more...]
Cuomo Leaves PA, NJ and Conn. Off of State Travel Advisory List
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that despite having a high positivity rate, Pennsylvania will not be added to the states travel advisory list, which mandates a 14-day quarantine for any resident coming into New York from a state … [Read more...]
Health Notice: Free COVID Testing Sites for Jamestown Oct. 26-30
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department reports expanded free COVID-19 testing sites in Jamestown and Dunkirk during the week of October 26 - 30. These clinics are being made possible through a partnership with a New York State testing … [Read more...]
County Health Department Reports 133 Active Cases of COVID-19, 18 Hospitalizations
MAYVILLE - County health officials reported 34 new Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County from Saturday through Monday. The county health department said there were a total of 133 active cases, ten more than what had been reported on Friday. … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces State Vaccination Framework for COVID-19
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced the NYS Department of Health has released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program that serves as an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 … [Read more...]
County Reports 19 New Cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Total Cases Up 16% During Past Week
MAYVILLE - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County is once again on the rise. The Chautauqua County Department of Health reported 19 new cases on Thursday, raising the total number of active cases to 120. That's a 15% increase … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 Cases in Chautauqua County Dips Back Below 100
MAYVILLE - The number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County was back below 100 on Tuesday after reaching 120 just a day earlier. The County health department announced there were 92 active cases as of Tuesday afternoon after … [Read more...]
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Reported at Tanglewood Manor in West Ellicott
MAYVILLE - An assisted living facility in the Jamestown area is the location for a cluster of new COVID-19 cases that cropped up over the weekend. Chautauqua County officials held a press conference on Monday to offer additional details about the … [Read more...]