The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler issued a statement saying booster doses are common for many vaccines and that updated formulations are … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced updated COVID-19 guidance that aligns with new CDC recommendations as children, teachers and faculty across the state prepare to head back to school in the coming weeks. She said New York will end the required … [Read more...]
UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County
UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Weekly Positivity Rate for COVID-19 on the Rise in County
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...]
FDA Recalls FreshKampo, HEB Organic Strawberries After Reported Hepatitis A Cases
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled a particular brand of strawberries, FreshKampo or HEB, after reported cases of Hepatitis A in the U.S. and Canada. The FDA, along with the CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food … [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...]
NY Attorney General James Announces Legislation to Support Abortion Providers
State Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday new legislation to establish a state program that would provide financial resources to abortion providers in New York. The legislation would create the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Program … [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...]