New York Has a Five-Part Winter COVID Plan
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the battle against the pandemic is entering a new phase during the Winter and state officials have come up with a five-part strategy.
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Vistiors Welcomed Back to Some Hospitals and Group Homes
New York hospitals and group homes can allow visitors at their discretion starting Friday, June 19.
Local Hospitals Told to Stockpile COVID Supplies
Hospitals like Lourdes and United Health Services in Broome County will have to set their own emergency equipment stockpiles.
Broome County Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 17
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announces two more deaths as a result of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 17.
Broome's COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 12
Broome County is reporting its 12th death attributed to the coronavirus. 59 residents have recovered from COVID-19.
Upstate Ventilators Stay Put for Now
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says no ventilators have been taken from "upstate" hospitals to be relocated to hospitals downstate at this time.
State Working to Shift Load from Downstate to Upstate Hospitals
Governor Cuomo says efforts are underway to distribute coronavirus patient load from downstate hospitals to upstate hospitals.
Governor Signs Service Dog Standards Bill
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation identifying and developing training standards for therapy dogs, handlers and facilities.
Several Phone Services Are Out of Operation
The non-emergency number for Broome County’s Emergency Services dispatch center and some other phone systems in the Binghamton area are not working.
Binghamton Microgrid Bid Moves Forward
The City of Binghamton will be moving forward with a project to develop a power grid to keep essential services operating in an emergency.