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.
Broome COVID Cases Grow by the Hundreds
Broome County’s cases of coronavirus continue to increase incrementally by the hundreds instead of dozens.
1,000%+ COVID Drug Price Increases Investigated
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the new Office of Pharmacy Benefits is investigating big price increases for six drugs connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southern Tier Has 100% COVID Inoculation Record
The Southern Tier has a perfect record for administering what COVID-19 vaccines it does have in-hand to give to eligible residents.
Broome Passes 11K COVID Cases
Broome County reports 175 new cases of the coronavirus on January 20 for a total of 11,032.
NYSUT Asks for Test Waiver
New York State’s largest teacher’s union is asking for a federal waiver to mandatory testing for grades three through eight.
Pennsylvania Slowing Infection Rates
Pennsylvania reports a little good news on the coronavirus infection front as the state expands eligibility for residents to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Delaware County Passes 1K COVID Cases
As expected, Delaware County has passed 1,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
COVID Deaths and Milestones in Southern Tier
Three counties in the Southern Tier are reporting deaths from the coronavirus while case number mile-stones are being reached in two of them.
New York Looks to Buy COVID Vaccines Direct from Pfizer
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he has sent a letter to COVID vaccine-producer Pfizer asking to buy the shots directly.