covid-19

Some milestones have been passed over the last week in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 in the Southern Tier and New York State.

Broome County has passed 65,000 residents infected with COVID-19 as it begins distribution of thousands more home test kits.

Health officials around the region continue to update residents on the importance of getting vaccinated and updated boosters to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials with the Broome County Health Department plan to make a formal announcement soon concerning how to get the new COVID-19 booster shot.

After 28 months, New York is no longer requiring masks to be worn on public transportation in an effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chenango County Health Department is advising residents of an increase in levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater surveillance data over the past two weeks.

Broome's Health Commissioner says if you are due for a COVID booster, it is best to get one as soon as possible and not wait for the new version.

Families of people being detained at the Broome County Jail may soon be able to visit in person for the first time in almost two-and-a-half years.

Students in New York state no longer will be required to take a Covid-19 test if they've been exposed to someone who has tested positive.

The ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic are taking a slight upswing in New York following a downward trend in new infections.