The Chautauqua County Health Department is reminding residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and the community from the spread of viruses such as influenza or flu, COVID-19, and RSV this Fall. Last year, the … [Read more...]
Free Rapid COVID Tests Available September 25
Free rapid COVID tests will be available again on September 25. The Biden administration announced Wednesday that starting on Monday, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to … [Read more...]
Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]
New COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Now Available in Chautauqua County
The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler issued a statement saying booster doses are common for many vaccines and that updated formulations are … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced updated COVID-19 guidance that aligns with new CDC recommendations as children, teachers and faculty across the state prepare to head back to school in the coming weeks. She said New York will end the required … [Read more...]
UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County
UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Weekly Positivity Rate for COVID-19 on the Rise in County
Chautauqua County's 7-day average positivity rate for COVID-19 has been on the rise for the last couple weeks. While the CDC Community Transmission level is still considered low, according to the County Health Department the average positivity … [Read more...]
County Health Department Raising Awareness about Bats and Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department is raising awareness of the potential exposure to rabies from bats. Bats are one of the most frequently reported rabid animals that people and pets come in contact with. The Chautauqua County Environmental … [Read more...]
FDA Recalls FreshKampo, HEB Organic Strawberries After Reported Hepatitis A Cases
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled a particular brand of strawberries, FreshKampo or HEB, after reported cases of Hepatitis A in the U.S. and Canada. The FDA, along with the CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Continue Rise, Community Level Now Moderate
The New York State COVID-19 case tracker reported 400 new cases of the virus for the week of May 8 through May 14 in Chautauqua County. These case reports do not include any positive at-home testing results. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
