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.
Lost Your Taste to COVID-19? Do This, and Get It Back?
Lost Your Taste to COVID-19? Do This, and Get It Back? Are you one of the lucky ones who has had COVID-19 and survived, but you're suffering from a loss of taste? Believe it or not, we might have found a way for you to get your taste back, and I saw it work first-hand for my wife.
Some Broome Weis Markets Administering COVID Vaccines
Southern Tier residents over the age of 65 are being signed up for the Moderna vaccine at some area Weis Markets’ pharmacies.
Unauthorized Vaccination Appointments in J.C. Voided
An unpublished scheduling link was shared without authorization allowing some appointments to be scheduled for state vaccination sites., including Binghamton.
The Almost-Annual NYS Crappie Derby Is...
Is the Almost-Annual NYS Crappie Derby canceled? Bas news for those who are wondering and hoping to take part in the (sort of) annual tournament.
Broome to Open COVID Vaccine Site at SUNY Broome
Once vaccines arrive, Broome County will be operating a mass vaccination site at the SUNY Broome Ice Center in the Town of Dickinson.
Grim COVID Milestones Passed in Broome/ Nursing Home Hotspots
Broome County passes another couple of grim milestones in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccination Site Planned at Former JC Newspaper Printing Facility
A mass Covid-19 immunization site is being set up at the former Gannett newspaper printing facility in Johnson City.
Broome Stops Taking COVID Test Walk-ins
New cases of COVID-19 and deaths continue to grow in the Southern Tier and with more demand for testing, Broome stops taking walk-ins.
Broome Ready for Mass Vaccinations Once Shots Arrive
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says the County is ready to begin mass vaccinations for COVID-19 once those shots arrive.
COVID Funds Available for New York Restaurants
Restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic can start applying for money through the “Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund.