Chenango

In an effort to boost lagging COVID-19 vaccination numbers, state and local officials are working to make getting a shot easier.

A number of vaccination sites are set around the region.

Broome County is again offering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following a 10-day pause.

U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is announcing new mobile office hours for constituents in Chenango and Cortland Counties.

While more and more residents are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the pandemic continues to claim local lives.

Chenango and Broome County officials are expressing some frustration about an increase of a couple points in coronavirus cases lately.

Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties are all announcing locations for residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.

A big jump in the vaccine supply is being reported in a couple areas while Broome and Tioga Counties each reported an additional death due to COVID-19.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from 10 p.m. January 28 to 11 a.m. January 29 for Chenango, Cortland and Delaware Counties.

Counties say they are being swamped with calls and emails from residents wanting to know when and how they can sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccination.