Parents are being warned about fentanyl drugs that look like candy. The Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office have issued an alert about “rainbow fentanyl,” which … [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...]
Mayville Suing Chautauqua County for $2.5 Million Over Well Contamination
The Village of Mayville is suing Chautauqua County for $2.5 million for contaminating wells during fire training exercises. The summons filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court on Friday, September 9 cited the desire to recover damages for the … [Read more...]
JCC’s Total Fitness Complex Expected to Reopen this Fall
Jamestown Community College's Total Fitness complex is expected to begin fully reopening this Fall. The health and fitness center closed in March 2020 due to the Pandemic, becoming home to community vaccination clinics done by the County Health … [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...]
County Health Dept Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Ages 6 Months and Older
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all ages, including those age 6 months and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna or Pfizer) for everyone 6 … [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...]
Sexually Transmitted Infections, Particularly Gonorrhea, On the Rise in Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting that sexually transmitted infections are on the rise with gonorrhea rates being of particular concern. From January through April 2022, there were 96 reported cases of gonorrhea in Chautauqua … [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...]
