The Jamestown School Board discussed whether to implement "test to stay" in the district following updated guidance from both the Chautauqua County Health Department and State Department of Health. The "test to stay" program is where an … [Read more...]
County Health Department Rolls Out Permit Fee Relief Program
The Chautauqua County Health Department is rolling out a permit fee relief program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. This program will help pay permit fees for facilities regulated by the Division of Environmental Health Services whose business … [Read more...]
14 People Died of COVID-19 December 19-25
While reports of new COVID-19 cases continued to decrease for a third week, 14 people died the week of December 19 through 25 in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 544 new cases last week with 131 of those cases … [Read more...]
COVID Cases Decreasing, But Lagging Vaccinations a Concern
COVID cases are decreasing but lagging vaccinations is causing concern in Chautauqua County. The County Health Department reported 13 deaths and 689 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for December 12 through 18. While hospitalizations … [Read more...]
County Physician Dr. Berke: ‘We’re At War’ with COVID-19
County Physician Dr. Robert Berke stated "We're at war" with COVID-19 in a video posted on the County Health Department's Facebook page Monday. Dr. Berke, who has served as a public health officer in Canada, Africa, Thailand, and here in the … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate Resumes Today, Rapid Testing Clinics Available in Jamestown
A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Rise Again with 873 new cases, 5 Deaths for Week of November 28-December 4
Five people died and there were 873 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of November 28 through December 4 in Chautauqua County. 51 people are hospitalized with 73% of those hospitalized not vaccinated. The total number of deaths is now 233. The … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Department Says ‘COVID-19 is raging’ in the County
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...]
