On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
Broome's Not Out of the Yellow Yet
Broome County’s percentage of positive test results for COVID-19 has crept down but only slightly since it was designated a Yellow Zone cluster.
B.U. Back in Business After 2-Week Pause for COVID
It’s back to business on campus for Binghamton University while its host community is still unable to pull itself out of a coronavirus spike.
Possible Exposure Sites in Broome & Cortland Counties
Broome and Cortland County Health officials are reporting new possible exposure sites to the coronavirus.
Cuomo Discourages New Yorkers from Traveling to Pennsylvania
With COVID-19 infection rates rising in Pennsylvania, New York residents now are being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the state.
More NY Neighbors Near Quarantine Line
New York may have to rethink the quarantine rules to take into account the people who work in one state and live another as neighbors near the threshold.
Owego Nursing Home Has Become COVID-19 'Hotspot'
At least two residents of a Tioga County nursing home have died of COVID-19 and several others have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Binghamton Mayor Returns to City Hall After COVID-19 Isolation
Mayor Richard David says he's been cleared to go back to work in his office at Binghamton City Hall.
Broome Announced Five Sites as Possible COVID Exposure Sites
Five businesses are listed as sites visited by someone who tested positive for the coronavirus recently.
New York Ski Resorts Okay to Open
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo October 18 announced ski resorts in the state are being allowed to reopen November 6.
Broome, Tioga, Cortland Theaters Stay Dark
The stars will soon be lighting up the silver screen again in parts of New York following the lockdown, but not in Broome, Cortland or Tioga Counties.