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A portion of in-person students, staff and teachers in schools in New York State’s Yellow Zones will be required to be tested for COVID-19 at least once a week.

Two more possible COVID-19 exposure sites are being announced by local officials.

Local health officials are advising residents of two potential public exposures to the coronavirus earlier this month.

The New York State Health Department is rolling out regulations requiring schools to notify the health officials when they have 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

A person at Broome-Tioga Motocross on Route 79 in Lisle July 12 has tested positive for COVID-19.

The New York State Department of Health is issuing an advisory to healthcare providers to look for a serious inflammatory disease affecting children.

AARP says asking the right questions is extremely important to the well-being of loved ones living in a long-term care facility during the coronavirus pandemic.

Broome County reports a second death from the coronavirus. Officials say a woman in her 90s died at Lourdes Hospital.

Many area school districts are also reacting to the developments in the spread of the novel coronavirus, sending letters to parents and guardians.

The Tompkins County Health Department says it is taking steps to work with local medical providers in that area to guard against the Coronavirus.