Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available through the Federal Government. As of Thursday, families are now able to obtain up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) while supplies last. The … [Read more...]
Federal Government Making Free COVID Tests Available in Sept.
The U.S. government will be making free COVID tests available to the public once again. The Biden administration announced Friday that COVIDtests.gov will reopen in late September. This announcement comes as COVID rates are increasing because … [Read more...]
Free Rapid COVID Tests Available September 25
Free rapid COVID tests will be available again on September 25. The Biden administration announced Wednesday that starting on Monday, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to … [Read more...]
USPS Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits Again
The United States Postal Service is once again offering delivery of free COVID-19 test kits. Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. There is a limit of one order per residential … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Continue Rise, Community Level Now Moderate
The New York State COVID-19 case tracker reported 400 new cases of the virus for the week of May 8 through May 14 in Chautauqua County. These case reports do not include any positive at-home testing results. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Hospitalizations, New COVID-19 Cases Up in Chautauqua County
Hospitalizations and case numbers due to COVID-19 continue to rise in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 11 people in the hospital due to COVID on May 11th. That's up 3 people from last week. The seven day average … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again in Chautauqua County
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Chautauqua County with New York State reporting 201 cases for the week of April 24 though 29. These cases do not include any positive at-home testing results. The Chautauqua County Health Department is … [Read more...]
5,000 COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Local Non-Profits
5,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits will be distributed to Jamestown non-profits and organizations. The City of Jamestown, in conjunction with Chautauqua County, announced a new shipment of kits. Organizations receiving the test kits include the … [Read more...]
State to Distribute 20 Million COVID-19 At Home Tests this Spring
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that more than 20 million COVID-19 over-the-counter tests will be distributed across the state this Spring. Hochul said, "As we've seen throughout the pandemic, test kits are a critical tool in the fight to stop … [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...]
