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.
Delay Sought for NY Businesses to Repay COVID Loans
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York is asking the Small Business Administration for another COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans repayment extension.
Broome Stops Doing COVID Testing
There will be no more COVID-19 rapid testing at the Broome County Health Department parking lot in Binghamton.
Testing Tent Trashed/ Official Look Back on COVID Journey
Broome Emergency Services says until further notice, people can pick up home test kits during business hours in the Health Department lobby.
More Mask Mandates Fall
Delaware County Government says masks are no longer required for the fully vaccinated inside county-operated facilities.
Broome COVID Cases Top 50K
Broome has now passed 50,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Twin Tiers Advised to Keep Their Masks On
The CDC has released a new COVID-19 map that is offering guidance as to where people may be able to safely un-mask and the news isn't good for Broome County.
Broome Takes COVID-19 Vaccines on the Road
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are scheduled for the Broome health department offices on Front Street and many churches.
Substantial Drop in COVID Numbers in Past Month
There’s some more good news coming in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in New York and the Twin Tiers.
No Enforcement for Booster Mandate
New York State will not enforce the mandate requiring health care workers to have gotten the booster shot against COVID-19.
Seasonal Flu on the Rise
While COVID-19 infection numbers are finally in decline, new cases of the seasonal flu have been increasing.