Tioga

Broome County is reporting a huge jump in COVID deaths over the past day.

Broome County reports 80 people in the hospital as of the end of the day October 18, down a dozen from the number reported in the hospital on October 15.

Broome County is continuing to lead the region in active cases of COVID-19 and the number of new cases being identified daily.

Some organizations in Chenango and Tioga Counties may be eligible for low-interest loans to cover damages from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred.

COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including sessions for boosters for those age 65 and older, continue to be scheduled and have appointments filled rapidly.

Programs to fight opioid addiction in the Southern Tier are due to receive up to $25.5 million from different legal settlements.

The National Weather Service is advising of possible flash flooding in poor drainage areas with heavy rain forecast ahead of a slow-moving cold front.

Broome and Tioga Counties are both reporting an additional COVID-19 related death in the latest updates.

Authorities say what is left of Hurricane Ida will be soaking the region starting midday September 1 and continuing overnight.

Another Southern Tier County backing down on its regular updates concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.