There were 1,743 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for January 9 through 17, bringing the total number since the beginning of the Pandemic to over 22,878. The Chautauqua County Health Department also reported 4 people died last week with … [Read more...]
Federal Government to Mail 500 Million COVID Tests to Citizens
The Federal government will be mailing 500 million at-home COVID test kits starting in January. The action was announced as part of an update on the pandemic by President Joe Biden Tuesday. NPR reports Biden defended his administration's … [Read more...]
NYS To Provide $65 Million to Counties to Enforce Mask Mandate
New York state will provide $65 million to counties to help efforts to enforce the state’s mask mandate that is place until at least January 15. This announcement comes after many county leaders, who publicly said they supported the mask mandate, … [Read more...]
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Approved as Booster for 16-17 Year Olds
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has been approved for use as a booster in 16 and 17-year olds. CNN reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending it for … [Read more...]
‘Ski for Free’ Incentive Announced to Bolster COVID-19 Vaccinations, Boosters
Kids ages 5 to 11 as well as anyone eligible for a booster can win a chance to "Ski for Free" under a COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the six-week sweepstakes which is intended to bolster … [Read more...]
NYS ‘Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure’ COVID-19 Vaccination Sweepstakes Open
New York's 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' sweepstakes is now open. The COVID-19 vaccine incentive announced by the state is intended to bolster vaccination rates among New Yorkers who enjoy the great outdoors. During the month of … [Read more...]
Court Rules Against Religious Exemption for NY Healthcare Workers Vaccine Mandate
New York State health care workers will no longer have a religious exemption to the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court vacated a temporary injunction Friday. CNN reports the three-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers
Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces New Program to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new program to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation online. The campaign includes a dedicated website as well as downloadable toolkits to address misinformation topics around the COVID-19 vaccine. The new … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Encouraging Residents To Get both Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines This Season
Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to get both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine this season. The COVID-19 vaccine and-or a booster dose can be received at the same time as the seasonal flu shot. Flu season occurs primarily from October … [Read more...]
