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 Passes 60K COVID-19 Cases
Broome County has recorded its 60-thousanth COVID-19 case since the start of the pandemic.
Deadly Week for COVID in Broome County
Broome County on May 19 reported two more lives lost bringing the total to seven for the week.
COVID Cases Soar/ More Free Home Tests Are Available by Mail
With new COVID cases soaring locally, health officials are letting residents know more free COVID-19 home test kits are available through the mail.
Pearl Jam Cancel Two Shows After Jeff Ament Gets COVID-19
Bassist's positive test comes less than a week after drummer Matt Cameron was sidelined by COVID.
Gov. Hochul Has COVID/Broome High Community Spread Risk
Add New York Governor Kathy Hochul to the statistics for new cases of COVID-19 detected in the past several days.
COVID Cases Climb Across Southern Tier
The surge in COVID-19 cases in New York continues and is spreading beyond a hotspot in Central New York and the Finger Lakes.
Ozzy Osbourne Tests Positive for COVID-19, Wife Sharon Reveals
Legendary singer has experienced a string of recent health issues.
Subvariant Drives Climb in Twin Tiers COVID Rates
Southern Tier COVID-19 case numbers are also reflecting the high transmission of the latest subvariant of the coronavirus.
Broome Among Counties Recommended for Indoor Masks
The CDC is recommending residents of Broome, Tioga, Susquehanna and Bradford counties wear masks due to a jump in COVID-19 infection rates.
Broome Exec. Urges Vigilance as COVID Cases Increase Again
Broome County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, prompting the county executive to hold his first COVID briefing in months.