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...]
Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds
The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]
NY School Mask Mandate Ends March 2
The mask mandate in New York schools will end March 2. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the decision Sunday, saying she based on current COVID-19 data trends and after consulting with health and education experts, as well as parents, teachers and … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says County’s Comeback Strong in State of County Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said in his annual State of the County address that the county's comeback has been far greater than its setback. Wendel said the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021 continued to be a challenge for the county, … [Read more...]
New COVID-19 Cases Continue Downward Trend
Reports of new COVID-19 cases continued their downward trend in Chautauqua County, with 253 new cases reported for February 13 through 19. However, 5 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 320. The … [Read more...]
Total Deaths in WNY See 11% Increase During Pandemic, Chautauqua County Up Over 16%
JAMESTOWN - The total number of deaths reported in Western New York during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 were noticeably higher than other recent years, according to data acquired by WRFA from the State Health Department. The data also … [Read more...]
NYS Not Enforcing Booster Mandate for Healthcare Workers
State officials said New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages. ABC News reports Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to a troubling rise in breakthrough … [Read more...]
COVID Cases Continue to Drop, 10 Died Week of February 6-12, 2022
New COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Chautauqua County, with 339 new cases reported for February 6 through 12. However, 10 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 315. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
FDA Authorizes New Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a new monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. ABC News reports the drug, called bebtelovimab from Eli Lilly, is a monoclonal therapy meant for COVID-19 patients as young as 12 who are at … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Lifts Business Mask Mandate, Schools Must Continue to Mask
Governor Kathy Hochul has officially lifted the statewide business "mask or vax" requirement. Hochul, making the announcement on Wednesday, said counties, cities and businesses can still choose to require masks. She said the decision was made … [Read more...]
