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...]
Hospitalizations, New COVID-19 Cases Up in Chautauqua County
Hospitalizations and case numbers due to COVID-19 continue to rise in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 11 people in the hospital due to COVID on May 11th. That's up 3 people from last week. The seven day average … [Read more...]
Antiviral Treatments for COVID-19 Now Available in Chautauqua County
Antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are now available in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department said two oral antiviral medications, Paxlovid and Lagevrio (molnupiravir), have Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for treatment of … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again in Chautauqua County
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Chautauqua County with New York State reporting 201 cases for the week of April 24 though 29. These cases do not include any positive at-home testing results. The Chautauqua County Health Department is … [Read more...]
U.S. Justice Dept. Files Appeal in Mask Mandate Overule for Public Transportation
NPR reports the U.S. Justice Department is appealing the ruling by a federal judge that voided the mask mandate for public transportation. DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said a notice of appeal had been filed in light of the determination by … [Read more...]
Federal Transportation Mask Mandate Extended Until May 3
The Federal transportation mask mandate is being extended for another 15 days. CNN reports individuals traveling aboard airplanes, trains and on public transportation in the United States will be required to wear a mask until at least early … [Read more...]
Wastewater Testing Finds Low Levels of COVID-19 in Jamestown, Dunkirk
The Chautauqua County Health Department reports that wastewater samples collected from Dunkirk and Jamestown Wastewater Treatment Plants detected low levels of COVID-19. The samples were collected weekly since March 8, 2022. The Health … [Read more...]
