ALBANY - A severe outbreak of the flu across New York State has led Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare a State of Public Health Emergency. On Saturday, the Governor issued an Executive Order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cases of Influenza on the Rise in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Influenza activity continues to increase in the Chautauqua County just as it is throughout the state and nation. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says High levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI) are widespread nearing what … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Flu Cases on the Rise Across NY State
ALBANY - Flu cases have shot up the last two weeks of December across New York State. According to the Albany Times-Union, the number of confirmed flu patients admitted to New York hospitals during the last two weeks of December was 1,063, a 181 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Flu Season has Arrived in New York State
ALBANY - New York health officials say flu cases have been confirmed in more than half the state and they're encouraging people to get vaccinated. They say the pace of infections is picking up, with cases reported in 47 counties and all of New … [Read more...]