More COVID Cash & Vaccines Promised
New York State is getting some encouraging news in two areas as it continues to battle COVID-19.
PPE
Sites Set Up to Distribute PPE to Greater Binghamton Businesses
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is expanding a giveaway of Personal Protection Equipment to local businesses.
Free PPE for Binghamton Businesses
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce to give away 500 personal protection equipment kits.
New York Patients Charged for Doctor's PPE
Department of Financial Services gets complaints from consumers that their healthcare providers, particularly dentists, were charging patients fees for PPE.
Hospitals Directed to Create Own Stockpiles
Hospitals like Lourdes and United Health Services in Broome County will have to set their own emergency equipment stockpiles.
New COVID-19 Testing Announced
New COVID-19 testing allows a self-administered short nasal swab and saliva sample, sparing health care workers from possible more dangerous exposure.