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County reports 59 new COVID cases; hospitalizations increase

The Chautauqua County Department of Health reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The number of active cases decreased but the number of people hospitalized with the virus increased by two people to 25. Of the new cases — which includes information from Monday but released by the county Health Department on Tuesday — 13 involve people living in the Jamestown zip code; 11 are in Dunkirk; eight in Lakewood; and two in Fredonia. Several municipalities also reported one or two new cases. To date, there have been 2,536 confirmed cases of the virus. In the last seven days there ...

County vaccine plan follows state phases

MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County, like most of the state and nation, continues to see more cases of COVID-19 than ever before. "Long gone are the days when only a handful of cases were reported to us," said Christine Schuyler, county public health director. "The emergency approval of a COVID-19 vaccine has instilled hope in many who desperately need to see a light at the end of this pandemic tunnel." The vaccination program in the U.S. is being led by the federal government in close conjunction with state governments. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as ...

US begins COVID-19 vaccinations: ‘Relieved,’ says nurse

The largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history got underway Monday as health workers in select hospitals rolled up their sleeves for shots to protect them from COVID-19 and start beating back the pandemic — a day of optimism even as the nation's death toll neared 300,000. "I feel hopeful ...

NY electors cast votes for Biden, Harris in brief ceremony

ALBANY (AP) — New York's 29 presidential electors awarded their votes to Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris Monday on Monday. The vote took place in the state Capitol in the state Assembly chamber. Electors included former President Bill Clinton and former New York U.S. Sen. and ...

The Chautauqua County Department of Health on Monday reported the 23rd COVID-19-related death to date. In addition, 174 new cases of the virus were reported. That includes numbers from Saturday through Monday. There are currently 441 active cases. To date, the county has recorded 2,477 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of the new cases reported Monday, 43 involve people living in the Jamestown zip code; 21 in Fredonia; 10 in Silver Creek; nine in Dunkirk; nine in Bemus Point; and 13 in Frewsburg. There are currently 23 people with the virus in the hospital, which is ...

Foundation approves $101,434 in COVID relief for organizations

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently approved additional COVID relief support of $101,434 to 16 nonprofit organizations that experienced critical program needs, reopening expenses, and required operational support due to revenue losses. Through this program, the following ...