MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department on Wednesday reported 32 New Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County. According to health officials, there are now 134 active cases in the county, with 25 of the 32 new cases involving students at … [Read more...]
Morrisroe Criticizes Wendel for Handling of Fieldbrook COVID-19 Outbreak; Calls for Free, Rapid Testing Before School Starts
DUNKIRK - The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive is criticizing current County Executive PJ Wendel for how the county handled a recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases at a north county food processing plant. In addition, Dunkirk Democrat … [Read more...]
Surge in COVID-19 Cases centered in Northern Chautauqua County
105 Active Cases under Mandatory Isolation; "Please help stop the Spread of this Virus!" (MEDIA RELEASE - Submitted 4:33 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2020) MAYVILLE, NY - The Public Health division of the County’s Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
County, City Officials Comments on Cluster of COVID-19 Cases at North County Food Processing Plant
JAMESTOWN - A food processing plant in Northern Chautauqua County has contributed to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, including here in the Jamestown area. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and County Health Director Christine Schuyler … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Experiencing High Volume of Overdoses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the Department of Mental Hygiene (CCMH) are warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses as well as suspected fatal overdoses, which may be a … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam
MAYVILLE - According to state and federal authorities, there is a new phone scam circulating where the callers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. These scammers try to obtain credit card or bank account information from their victims. Stay alert … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns Public to Be Aware of and Avoid Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - [MEDIA RELEASE] -The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be … [Read more...]
Questions Raised on Why Eighth COVID-19 Related Death in County was Considered a ‘Recovered’ Case, Despite Evidence to the Contrary
Note: This article was updated July 16 at 10 a.m. to Include Additional Information from Family Member MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials are reporting another county resident has died from ongoing complications of COVID-19, though the death … [Read more...]
County Sees 40% Increase in Coronavirus Cases During Past Week, Four Currently Hospitalized
MAYVILLE - The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County increased by over 40% during the past week and the number of active cases has doubled. According to information released by the county health department, there were a … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 During Reopening Process
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Officials are providing more details and information regarding the gradual reopening of the local economy, including urging the community to remain vigilant and continue social distancing guidelines during the novel … [Read more...]
