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.
NY Zoos, Theaters, Stadiums to Welcome More Guests
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says continuing improvement in the coronavirus pandemic numbers is allowing more relaxing of restrictions.
Vaccine Home Run? Walk Up COVID Shots at NYSEG Stadium
City of Binghamton officials are holding their first walk-up vaccination event now at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton.
More COVID Deaths in Chenango/NYS Reports Low Numbers
Chenango County is reporting three additional deaths attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Officials Urge Rescheduling J&J Appointments
Health officials say they have plenty of doses of the Pfizer vaccine for residents to reschedule their vaccinations as soon as possible.
New York Bar Curfew Eased
New York Governor Cuomo announced the 11 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants was being pushed back to midnight starting Monday, April 19.
Visitors Welcome at Willow Point
After more than a year, people with loved ones at Willow Point Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Vestal will get to visit in person again.
B.U. Forced to Modify Vaccination Plans Due to J&J Pause
Binghamton University is racing to change vaccination plans after the CDC and the FDA recommended pausing the the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Vaccine Substitutions, Appointments Open
Broome and other counties are substituting the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and keeping appointments for anyone who had scheduled a J&J shot this week.
NY Okays Proms and Graduations
Get the wrist-corsages ready, proms are back on in New York State.
Another COVID Death in Broome, Big Case Jump in Bradford
Bradford County in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania has showed an enormous jump in the number of coronavirus infections over the past week.