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Coronavirus coverage

Hospitalizations hit highs; 2 more deaths

New York state saw record coronavirus hospitalizations over the weekend, rising to levels last seen in May. The state noted that 6,208 were hospitalized as of Friday — the largest number in the state since May 15. That number had decreased to 6,185 as of Sunday afternoon. ...

Annual winter festival in Mayville canceled

MAYVILLE — The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced Monday the cancelation of the 2021 Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival, held annually since 1985 at Mayville Lakeside Park. The board and festival planning committee anticipate re-establishing ...

Pastors react to SCOTUS Ruling on Capacity

Even as coronavirus cases continue to appear nationwide, a recent decision by the United States Supreme Court could place limits on New York state’s ability to place restrictions on places of worship, receiving mixed reactions from local faith leaders in Chautauqua County. In a 5-4 ...

NY coronavirus hospitalizations hit highest level since May

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of New Yorkers hospitalized with coronavirus has risen to the highest level since mid-May, according to state figures released Saturday. Officials said 6,208 people were hospitalized with the virus as of Friday — the largest number in the state since May 15. ...

County reports 99 new COVID cases

Chautauqua County reported 99 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The numbers, released Friday, reflect cases reported on Thursday, Dec. 17. Hospitalizations went down by three in the last day - 31 are currently hospitalized with the virus. Of the new cases, 41 were reported in the ...

Quattrone responds to motion regarding unenforceable ban

On Wednesday, the Chautauqua County Legislature was expected to vote on a motion supporting Sheriff James Quattrone saying the state’s executive order limiting non-essential private gatherings is unenforceable. At the last minute, the legislature didn’t vote on on the measure. The pulling ...