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The county's 27th COVID-related death was reported Thursday. In statistics released by the Chautauqua County Department of Health, 66 new cases of the virus were announced, marking 3,123 to date. The number of active cases also jumped, from 377 to 415. Those in the hospital with COVID decreased, the county reported, from 37 on Wednesday to 31 Thursday. Of the new cases, 24 involve people in the Jamestown zip code, seven in Dunkirk, four in Fredonia, four in Lakewood, five in Westfield and three each in Clymer, Falconer and Mayville. Several municipalities also reported one or two ...

First COVID vaccines administered at UPMC Chautauqua

The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered this morning at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown. Among those first to get the Moderna vaccine were Todd Williamson, health unit coordinator, and Deanna Fuller, a respiratory therapist. "I'm just very excited," Fuller said moments ...

County reports 54 new COVID cases

The city of Jamestown continues to see a surge of new COVID-19 cases, with 22 more people added in statistics released Wednesday by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. Overall, the county recorded 54 new cases, marking 3,058 to date. In addition to 22 new cases involving people living in the Jamestown zip code, seven were reported in Fredonia, six in Dunkirk and three in Frewsburg. Several municipalities recorded one or two new cases as well. Information released by the county Health Department is data from Tuesday. The number of city residents confirmed to have the virus ...

Bills propose allowing fans to see playoff game

Will fans be allowed to attend the first Buffalo Bills home playoff game since 1996? In any normal year, the answer would most certainly be yes as the Bills clinched their first AFC East title in 25 years, ensuring at least one home game this January. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

State expands those eligible for COVID vaccines

More front-line workers in New York state will be included in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. In a press briefing on Monday from Albany, the Democratic governor said federally-qualified health center workers, EMTs, coroners, ...

Winter Festival canceled for safety precautions

MAYVILLE — A decades-long tradition in Mayville will take a year off due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced Monday the cancellation of the 2021 Presidents’ Day Weekend Winter Festival, held ...