Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that five cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant have been found in New York State. She said the cases appear unrelated and been confirmed through sequencing to be the variant. All cases were in people in … [Read more...]
9 Deaths, 707 New Cases of COVID-19 for November 21-27th in Chautauqua County
Nine people died and there were 707 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of November 21st through 27th in Chautauqua County. There are 648 active cases and 52 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths is now 228. 276 of the new cases were … [Read more...]
JCC On-Campus Students Must Be Vaccinated for Spring Semester
Jamestown Community College will continue to require incoming and returning students taking on campus classes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the Spring Semester. In addition to students, those planning to participate in in-person … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Order to Help Boost Hospital Capacity, County Health Dept Announces New Contact Tracing, Quarantine Rules
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Hochul signed an Executive Order allowing the State Department of Health … [Read more...]
State Assembly Judiciary Report Says Former Gov. Cuomo Used State Resources to Write Book, Substantiated Sexual Harassment Claims
The State Assembly Judiciary Committee has released a report saying Former Governor Andrew Cuomo used extensive state resources and property to write a book on the COVID-19 Pandemic. The report from attorneys retained by the Assembly Judiciary … [Read more...]
CDC Signs Off on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for All Adults
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signed off on the use of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults. The recommendation came just hours after CDC vaccine advisers voted unanimously to recommend booster doses of … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Testing Requirements Easing Nov. 30th for US-Canadian Border Crossing
Beginning November 30th, people crossing the U.S.-Canadian border will have less stringent COVID-19 testing requirements. The requirements were eased following a meeting between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Canadian Prime Minister … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 18, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the increase in COVID-19 cases as well as what's next for his administration now that he's been elected to a full 4-year term. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Increase For Fourth Week
COVID-19 cases continued to increase for a fourth week with 436 new cases being reported and two deaths for November 7th through November 13th. 170 of those cases were located in Jamestown. There are 475 active cases and 23 people hospitalized. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases on Increase, 5 New Deaths
There were five deaths and 313 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for October 24th through 30th. 102 of those cases located in Jamestown. There are 296 active cases and 15 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths is now 211. The … [Read more...]
