Governor Cuomo held a Coronavirus briefing this morning, he said that the main concern now is containing the spread of the virus from people coming from other states with a high infection rate:

(Cuomo 6-29-20)

Governor Cuomo said that New York’s Decent from the highest infection rate to the lowest of all 50 states, stems from the use of masks, and social distancing, the he feels the President needs to sign an executive order mandating face masks:

(Cuomo Masks)

Governor Cuomo said that there were 391 new coronavirus cases diagnosed Sunday across the state, .84% off all tested were positive, bringing the state total to 392,930.  There were 7 deaths Sunday, the state death toll is 24,842, and the number of people hospitalized is down to 853.

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The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Unadilla Bishop Lot on Thursday, July 30, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to provide no cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older.  Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 or older and can be sent by mail.  More information or appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225. 

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 146 total Coronavirus cases since March.  33 people are currently quarantined, there are no Hospitalizations there have been 6 deaths, and 10,641 tests have been performed.

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The Broome County Health Department is up to 674 Coronavirus cases Monday, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 244 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted 19,285 tests.

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The Village of Sidney announced that crews will be working on a water main break on Main Street between Liberty Street & the Red Light at River Street & Bridge Street.   The street will be closed to traffic starting at 7:00 AM, & the work is expected to be finished at around 3:30 PM.  Detour signs will be set up for motorists to follow during the work period.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited and volunteered at the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, also known as “CHOW” in Binghamton this morning, where she helped pack meals for New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic. The CHOW Program provides food to the hungry in Broome County through its network of over 100 partner agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, and community meal programs.  

The State Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing by videoconference with a phone-in option for the upcoming bridge replacement project in the Towns of Fenton and Barker in Broome County; and the Town of Greene in Chenango County.  The Hearing will be held Tuesday, at 5:00 pm at dot.ny.gov/NY79ChenangoRiverBridge 

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The State DEC announced that additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social distancing and reduce the density of facilities and protect visitors, DEC is not accepting additional reservations or walk-in camping for the 2020 season at this time. Only existing reservations for all DEC campgrounds will be honored. Please visit DEC’s website for the latest updates on DEC campgrounds and information about each facility.

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Delaware County Public Health received no positive lab reports for COVID-19 Friday.  They report 82 total Positive tests, 75 have recovered, 1 is recovering at home, no one is hospitalized, 6 have died, and 16 are quarantined.

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