More Vaccines and Aid Coming to New York Localities
New York State is getting some encouraging news in two areas as it continues to battle COVID-19.
PPE
Sites Set Up to Distribute PPE to Greater Binghamton Businesses
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is expanding a giveaway of Personal Protection Equipment to local businesses.
Free Personal Protection Equipment for Binghamton Businesses
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce to give away 500 personal protection equipment kits.
New York Insurers Told Not to Cover Charges to Patients for PPE
Department of Financial Services gets complaints from consumers that their healthcare providers, particularly dentists, were charging patients fees for PPE.
Local Hospitals Told to Stockpile Masks, Gloves, Ventilators and Other Supplies
Hospitals like Lourdes and United Health Services in Broome County will have to set their own emergency equipment stockpiles.
Check Out This Giant Mural Of Donated Face Masks Sent To New York
In Gov Cuomo's daily coronavirus press conference on Wednesday, he revealed a wall of face masks donated to New York from all over the country.
New York Health Department Develops Self-Administered COVID-19 Test
New COVID-19 testing allows a self-administered short nasal swab and saliva sample, sparing health care workers from possible more dangerous exposure.