P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-8-20

Governor Cuomo announced that due to the increase in rapid COVID 19 testing around the state, a record 145,811 people were tested statewide Wednesday. 754 were hospitalized, 172 were in ICU beds, 67 were on Ventilators, there were 1410 positive tests, about 1% of all tested, there were 10 COVID Deaths Wednesday.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 265 positive COVID 19 cases, there are 11 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, & 116 Quarantines. They report 7 deaths, 232 recoveries, with over 30,500 tests performed.

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The Broome County Health Department announced that they have 97 new COVID 19 cases to report, giving the County a total of 2140 cases since March. Health Department officials report that there are 586 active cases, they report 83 deaths, 1471 recoveries & 2452 people are being monitored by the Health Department.

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The Chenango County Health Department will be holding a Drive-Thru Flu vaccination clinic in Norwich on Saturday October 17th from 11 am to 1 pm. Health Department Director of Patient Services Barbara Ryan explains:

(Barbara Ryan 10-8-20)

Ryan said that interested people must pre-register by calling 337-1660 before October 16th, to receive an appointment time. The cost is $15 for patients over 19 years of age. People are required to be in a vehicle with no more than 4 occupants, they must wear masks and they ask they people do NOT bring their pets.

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Binghamton Mayor Rich David announced today that he tested positive yesterday for COVID 19. Mayor David said that he was feeling fine, but is following COVID guidelines, & he will follow the recommendations of health care providers, he will isolate at home & is working with the Health Department staff for contact tracing purposes. Several other mayors around Central New York are also reporting COVID positive tests following an in-person meeting among mayors & a press conference this week in Syracuse. The mayors of Fayetteville, Ithaca & Syracuse have also reported positive tests since that meeting.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-8-20

NYSEG is reporting many power outages from yesterday’s storms. 975 Chenango County customers were without power this morning, as well as 730 Delaware County residents & over 2600 in Otsego County. Crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 1 new COVID 19 case reported Wednesday, bringing their total to 913 confirmed cases. There are 26 active cases, 1 hospitalization, there have been 7 deaths, 731 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta, and 20 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.

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Delaware County Public Health announced 1 positive case of COVID 19 Wednesday, giving the County a total of 129 since March. There are 7 active cases, all patients are isolated at home, 90 people are quarantined, and there have been 8 deaths & 114 recoveries.

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Governor Cuomo announced a 2nd round of awards of more than $423,000 for the purchase and installation of equipment to deliver addiction telehealth services statewide. Expanded telepractice capacity ensures access to addiction services for individuals and families who may not otherwise seek out treatment. More than $460,000 was awarded in the first round of this funding, bringing the total amount awarded to more than $883,000.

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Governor Cuomo signed into law 2 bills sponsored by Senate Agriculture Chair Jen Metzger of the local 42nd Senate District, to support New York’s family farms. The first bill ensures farmers negatively affected by COVID-19 do not lose their agricultural property tax assessments due to reduced sales. The 2nd bill provides marketing assistance to promote products widely used in holiday celebrations that are produced by New York farms.

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