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.
Free COVID Tests Via Mail Available For New Yorkers Again
If you need a COVID-19 test, you may be able to skip the pharmacy and just look in your mailbox.
CDC Director Urges New Yorkers To Consider Masking Up
The CDC director discusses the rising cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumonia.
COVID Era Isolation and Quarantine Rules Reinstated In New York State
A recent ruling by the New York State Supreme Court has many people worried that some pandemic related government ordered shutdowns maybe on the horizon.
Kiss Sued Over COVID Death of Veteran Guitar Tech
Family of Fran Stueber alleges he was abandoned in hotel room amid slack health security procedures on tour.
COVID Tests Again Available For Free Due To Rising Infections
Positive infection rates have been increasing at such a rate that the government has decided to take action
COVID and War Concerns Prompt Yes to Cancel Leg of 2023 Tour
They're struggling to find insurance options that were widely available before the pandemic and Ukraine conflict.
Local COVID Data Site to End
Broome County will discontinue its COVID-19 Dashboard in 2023.
High COVID Transmission Risk in Twin Tiers
Broome, Tioga, Bradford and Susquehanna Counties are listed by the CDC in the “HIGH” category for risk of community transmission of COVID-19.
NEPa Covid Numbers Jump/ NY Opens Enrollment for COVID Tax Credits
Applications are now being accepted from small businesses for the COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program.
Broome COVID Hospitalizations Up
Health officials around the region continue to update residents on the importance of getting vaccinated and updated boosters to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.