It's been over three weeks since Governor Andrew Cuomo issued his New York On Pause executive order, calling for all non essential businesses to cease operation as the state deals with the COVID-19 novel coronavirus state of emergency. Since first … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Health Officials Announce One New Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Health officials say there are now a total of 24 confirmed cases in Chautauqua County after one new confirmed case was reported over the weekend. On Sunday the County Department of Health and Human Services said the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls on Employers to Provide Masks for Workers who Interact with the Public
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said he will issue a new COVID-19 Executive Order that requires employers to provide essential workers with cloth or surgical masks - free of charge - to wear when directly interacting with the public. New … [Read more...]
UPMC Announces Effort to Fast Track COVID-19 Therapies
PITTSBURGH - patients at UPMC facilities in Pennsylvania and New York could participate in a trial that results in finding a treatment for COVID-19. UPMC Officials say they are part of an international effort to develop a Randomized, Embedded, … [Read more...]
New York State COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 7,000, State Enlists Extra Funeral Home Directors
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo said that New York is enlisting extra funeral home directors to help deal with the the increasing number of deaths as the state continues to deal with a growing number of fatalities associated with COVID-19. Gov. … [Read more...]
County Officials Announce One New COVID-19 Case, Bringing Local Total to 22
MAYVILLE - One new case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Chautauqua County. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department, the new case involves a male in his 20s. The additional case now brings the total number of … [Read more...]
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Now up to 21 in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Chautauqua County. According to a media release sent out by the county health department on Wednesday afternoon, the two new cases involve a male and a female, both in their 40s. The … [Read more...]
Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Chautauqua County Remains 19
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials say there were no new new cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County for Tuesday, keeping the total number of confirmed cases for the county at 19. According to the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Updates Community on COVID-19 Impact
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools is continuing to offer updates during the COVID-19 State of Emergency to offer support for students and families while schools are closed. School officials say the New York State Education Department officially … [Read more...]
County District Attorney will Fully Prosecute Those who Spit or Cough on Law Enforcement Officers
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson said today that any individual who spits or coughs on a member of law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The announcement follows incidents reported by … [Read more...]
