Kids going back to school and senior citizens are being encouraged to get the new COVID-19 vaccine that's now available in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging all eligible New Yorkers — especially those who are 65 and older, are … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community
Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]
Drug Stores Limiting Purchases of Children’s Medicine Amid ‘Tripledemic’
A nationwide shortage of cold, flu and fever medicines for children is causing some drug store chains to limit purchases of the products amid a "tripledemic" this holiday season. The "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu is causing a run on … [Read more...]
CDC Encourages Masking to Reduce Spread of COVID, Flu, and RSV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging people to wear masks to help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses this season as COVID, flu and RSV circulate at the same time. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said wearing a … [Read more...]
County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director
The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]
COVID, Flu, and RSV Cases on the Rise in New York State
The New York State Department of Health is warning that COVID-19, Seasonal Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases are rising in the state. Health officials say as respiratory virus infections spread this fall and are expected to continue … [Read more...]
County Health and Human Services Director Gives Coronavirus Update to City Council
JAMESTOWN - So far there have been no cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Chautauqua County, but there is one person currently in precautionary quarantine due to recently traveling abroad. That was the update provided Monday by the … [Read more...]
Governor Urges All Residents to Get Flu Shot
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo reminded all New Yorkers on Thursday to get a flu shot as new numbers released today show sharp inclines in laboratory confirmed cases of influenza. The Governor also directed the Department of Health to work with … [Read more...]
Governor Directs Department of Health to Provide for Counties in Response to Flu Emergency
State health officials report 15,753 confirmed influenza cases; 2,349 New Yorkers hospitalized ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to authorize emergency assistance funding … [Read more...]
County Health Officials See Increase in Flu Cases
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County is experiencing a significant increase in the number of positive tests for the flu. Chautauqua County Director of Health Christine Schuyler says that local surveillance data shows the number of positive tests for … [Read more...]
