On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
Governor Cuomo says New York Schools Can Reopen
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced all regions in the state are showing coronavirus infection rates low enough to allow schools state-wide to reopen.
Pa. Governor Recommends no Fall Youth Sports
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is recommending pre-kindergarten to 12th grade youth sports be put off until at least January.
Broome Reports Another Day of Double-Digit Coronavirus Positives
Broome County is recording another double-digit increase in coronavirus infections and another death due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cortland Nail Salon Customer Tests Positive for COVID-19
Cortland County Health officials say a customer at TJ Nails and Spa on Route 281 in Cortland between 3 and 4 p.m. August 3 tested positive for the coronavirus.
Tioga County Meal Distribution Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Tioga County Health Department wants people who went to a recent meal distribution site in Tioga County to self-quarantine after someone there tested positive for COVID-19.
Broome County Officials Also Worry About College and COVID
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar adds his voice to local officials saying they worry about college students returning to the area during the pandemic
New York Patients Charged for Doctor's PPE
Department of Financial Services gets complaints from consumers that their healthcare providers, particularly dentists, were charging patients fees for PPE.
Twin Tiers Residents Report Scammers Using Un-passed Relief Ploy
Congress still hasn't agreed to the latest COVID financial assistance plan but scammers are already trying to use the promise of stimulus checks to physh for personal information.
Broome Budget Balances on Bailout Bucks
Local governments like Broome County are staring down some very hard spending choices while waiting for federal coronavirus bailout money.
Endicott Apple Festival Canceled
We weren't shocked by the announcement made yesterday by the Endicott Apple Festival Committee when they announced they were canceling this year's event.