COVID Cases Down, Hospitalizations & Deaths Up in So. TierCOVID Cases Down, Hospitalizations & Deaths Up in So. TierRecently, there had been a drop in new COVID cases but the number of serious illness requiring hospitalization and deaths in the Southern Tier have been up.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Don't Forget About COVID in Southern TierDon't Forget About COVID in Southern TierOn the COVID-19 front, Broome County continues to see the number of people hospitalized to slowly grow. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New York Plans for Fall and COVIDNew York Plans for Fall and COVIDNew York State is getting ready for dealing COVID-19 in another school year and more increases in cases around the state.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Remains Medium COVID Transmission RiskBroome Remains Medium COVID Transmission RiskCenters for Disease Control and Prevention still has Broome and Tioga counties listed at “Medium Risk”.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New York Toddlers Could Get COVID Shots This WeekNew York Toddlers Could Get COVID Shots This WeekChildren aged five and under in New York could start getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as this week. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Tompkins County Drops Mask AdvisoryTompkins County Drops Mask AdvisoryWith the county at a medium community level on the CDC map, the Tompkins County Health Department Friday suspended the Mask Advisory. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Passes 60K COVID-19 CasesBroome Passes 60K COVID-19 CasesBroome County has recorded its 60-thousanth COVID-19 case since the start of the pandemic. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome COVID-19 Clinics & Expiration Dates Extended for Some Test KitsBroome COVID-19 Clinics & Expiration Dates Extended for Some Test KitsThe expiration dates for some over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid home tests is being extended.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Deadly Week for COVID in Broome CountyDeadly Week for COVID in Broome CountyBroome County on May 19 reported two more lives lost bringing the total to seven for the week.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
COVID Cases Soar/ More Free Home Tests Are Available by MailCOVID Cases Soar/ More Free Home Tests Are Available by MailWith new COVID cases soaring locally, health officials are letting residents know more free COVID-19 home test kits are available through the mail.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte