The Chautauqua County Health Department said COVID-19 is "raging" in the county and entire region. The Department is urging unvaccinated residents to access vaccine, and for those who are fully vaccinated to get a booster dose if their second dose … [Read more...]
9 Deaths, 707 New Cases of COVID-19 for November 21-27th in Chautauqua County
Nine people died and there were 707 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of November 21st through 27th in Chautauqua County. There are 648 active cases and 52 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths is now 228. 276 of the new cases were … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Kids 5-11 Being Held Today, Saturday
The Chautauqua County Health Department will be holding two COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week for children ages 5 to 11 years old. A clinic will be held today from 5:15 to 6:50pm at Jamestown Community College's Phys Ed Building. Only the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Order to Help Boost Hospital Capacity, County Health Dept Announces New Contact Tracing, Quarantine Rules
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Hochul signed an Executive Order allowing the State Department of Health … [Read more...]
Health Department Holding COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at JCC today, MHA tomorrow
The Chautauqua County Health Department has COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled at Jamestown Community College today for those ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required for the clinic that is taking place from 1 to 4pm and can be done online … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination, Booster Clinics Added This Week
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will be held this week. Vaccines and booster doses will be available as long as supplies last at no cost to participants. Participants must bring proper … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Health Department To Hold Free Rabies Clinic
The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department have announced a free rabies vaccination clinic that will be held on Saturday, November 6. The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Taylor Training Center on 240 Harrison … [Read more...]
County Health Department to Change COVID-19 Case Reporting to Weekly
There was 1 death and 62 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, September 30th in Chautauqua County. 16 of the cases were located in Jamestown. According to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, there are 448 total active cases as of Thursday. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Not Changing In-Person Classes Despite COVID-19 Case Increases
Jamestown Public Schools anticipate no change with in-person classes despite the increase in local COVID cases. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said this in a video released Tuesday, "As I mentioned before, our goal is to keep kids in … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Pushing for West Nile Virus Funding While Health Department Urges Residents To Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for more local funding to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus in New York as the Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
