Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that beaches and pools will operate with 6-foot social distancing in anticipation of Memorial Day. New York state's goal is to reopen them to 100% capacity by July 4. "All the COVID-19 numbers are trending in the right direction, and as more New ...
With vaccines in wide distribution and COVID-19 infections dropping, the Seneca Nation is donating hand sanitizer to school districts near its Cattaraugus and Allegany territories, recognizing that a continued focus on simple public health protocols is the best defense against future outbreaks. The Nation recently delivered one pallet each of 3-ounce containers of Suave hand sanitizer – 4,704 containers per pallet – to the Gowanda, Silver Creek, Lake Shore and Salamanca school districts. “Though it appears we are thankfully nearing the end of the pandemic, it’s critical ...
MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and the COVID-19 Response Team recently announced the thirteenth week of COVID-19 Hero nominations for May 3-7. “Our heroes this week have positively impacted our community in many ways throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said County Executive PJ Wendel. “I want to again personally thank our week thirteen nominees: Halie Mesch, Samantha Smith, Stacy Ode, Jerry Anderson, Christine Maloney, Bonnie Gula, Keeley McWilliams, Lisa Haglund, and all Chautauqua County nurses. These individuals have risen to the challenge of helping others ...
ALBANY — As the pace of COVD-19 vaccinations has slowed, New York officials are trying a mix of mandates and incentives to overcome hesitancy, including free subway rides. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state can’t mandate vaccines until they get full approval from the federal ...
Chautauqua County residents have several options to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. A drive-through clinic is taking place today from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Cassadaga Valley School bus garage, 5935 Route 60. The drive-through clinic will provide the Pfizer vaccine to anyone 16 years of age or older and the Moderna vaccine to anyone over the age of 18. Second doses, according to the school district in a news release, will be administered at the bus garage on June 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. A clinic is also taking place today at Gowanda Central School. Walk-ins are welcome from 2:30-4:50 ...
The COVID-19 pandemic will go down in history for a number of reasons, including how many people it affected, from health to home life and everything in between. Many industries in the area have changed and adapted to the situation thrust upon them in 2020, none more-so than the health care industry. “2020 was like riding a tilt-a-whirl that was spinning really fast with no real guidance,” said Emelia Harley, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at UPMC Chautauqua. “For health care in general, this has been a really, really tough year. There has ...
