COVID-19 Contact Tracing is No Longer Required in New York State
Health Commissioner Mary Bassett says there will no longer be contact tracing required of local health departments in order to focus on vaccination and testing.
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COVID Numbers Reach Astronomical Levels in Southern Tier & NYS
New York State’s numbers of new cases of COVID-19 continue to take astronomical jumps.
NY Passes 3-Million COVID Cases, Broome Braces for Rough Winter
New York State has now passed three million cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Broome to Administer COVID Booster Shots
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will leave it up to local health departments to run COVID booster shot programs.
Judge Rules Against Pa. Families’ Anti-Mask Lawsuit
A Federal Judge rules Pennsylvania may continue to enforce its mask mandate and perform contact tracing.
Broome Stops COVID Exposure Advisories
The Broome County Health Department will no longer be issuing advisories warning of locations of possible exposure to the coronavirus.
COVID Tracing Calls Come From Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
You may end up talking to telemarketers but it 's important to answer your phone even if you don’t recognize the number since it may be a COVID contact tracer.
Cornell Small Gatherings Prompt Coronavirus Contact Tracing
Nine Cornell University students who attended parties or other small gatherings where masks were not worn have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Local Health Departments Prepare for COVID and Flu Overlap
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling on local health departments to get ready for double-duty this fall and winter.
Broome County Becomes Involved in School Year Planning
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says he will have an announcement in a few days concerning the county’s involvement in the upcoming school year.