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Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health, Universal mask requirements

County Health Department Reports 139 new COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths for Feb 20-26

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 139 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths for the week of February 20 through 26. The department stated on their website that this will be the last week they will be providing weekly case number … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 tests, COVID-19 Vaccination

Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds

March 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Health Network, Community Development Block Grant, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, New York Homes and Community Renewal, Strong Starts Jamestown, The Chautauqua Center

County Distributing COVID-19 Tests in Mayville on Sunday

February 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The County will be distributing free COVID-19 tests this Sunday in Mayville. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are holding a drive-thru event to distribute the free COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits from 1 to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, COVID-19 tests

New COVID-19 Cases Continue Downward Trend

February 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Reports of new COVID-19 cases continued their downward trend in Chautauqua County, with 253 new cases reported for February 13 through 19. However, 5 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 320. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID Cases Continue to Drop, 10 Died Week of February 6-12, 2022

February 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Chautauqua County, with 339 new cases reported for February 6 through 12. However, 10 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 315. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

Chautauqua County, NYS Announce Local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and New York State announced several COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the area. The State announced two #VaxForKids pop-up vaccination clinics that will take place today. One clinic will be from 10-11:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Forestville Central School, Love Elementary School, Silver Creek Central School, SUNY Fredonia

New COVID Cases Drop By Over 600 for Last Week

February 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cases of COVID-19 dropped by over 600, with 1,026 new cases being reported in Chautauqua County for the week of January 23 through 29. There have been 25,557 total cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Pandemic. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

Not Enough Signatures Block Motion Supporting Best Practices to Overcome COVID-19 From Coming to Floor

January 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While a motion in support of best practices to overcome COVID-19 failed to receive enough signatures to come to the floor, it garnered an hour's worth of public comment at Wednesday's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. The motion proposed by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbara Colt, Chautauqua Cattaraugus Women and Men's Action Group, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Public Defenders Office, COVID-19, Jamestown Municipal Building, Ned Barone, New York State Department of Health, Seth Viticus, Susan Parker, Terry Niebel

1,653 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths for January 16-22, 2022

January 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New cases of COVID-19 remain high in Chautauqua County with 1,653 new cases for the week of January 16 through 22 being reported. There have been 24,531 total cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Pandemic. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 tests, COVID-19 Vaccination

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