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The
total number of Coronavirus cases in New York State jumped up by another 5700
since Sunday, bringing the total above 20,800.
Governor Cuomo will sign an executive order to mandate that hospitals
increase capacity by 50%, and he is still asking the federal Government to
invoke a wartime law to mandate that companies make needed healthcare items
like masks, scrubs & ventilators, to stop the bidding war between the
states that are trying to acquire these items:
(Cuomo
3-23-20)
Tomorrow,
testing will begin on anti-malaria drugs to see if they can help lower the
number of Coronavirus cases across the state.
total number of Coronavirus cases in New York State jumped up by another 5700
since Sunday, bringing the total above 20,800.
Governor Cuomo will sign an executive order to mandate that hospitals
increase capacity by 50%, and he is still asking the federal Government to
invoke a wartime law to mandate that companies make needed healthcare items
like masks, scrubs & ventilators, to stop the bidding war between the
states that are trying to acquire these items:
(Cuomo
3-23-20)
Tomorrow,
testing will begin on anti-malaria drugs to see if they can help lower the
number of Coronavirus cases across the state.
The New
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced today that they
are officially cancelling the 2020 winter state championships. The sports that
were still left to play were boys and girls basketball, bowling and ice hockey.
Plans are being developed to honor and formally recognize the students and
teams who qualified to participate in these championship events. The status of
the spring state championships will be determined on or prior to Monday, April
27th.
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced today that they
are officially cancelling the 2020 winter state championships. The sports that
were still left to play were boys and girls basketball, bowling and ice hockey.
Plans are being developed to honor and formally recognize the students and
teams who qualified to participate in these championship events. The status of
the spring state championships will be determined on or prior to Monday, April
27th.
The New
York State Academy of Family Physicians has released a new statement linking
Tobacco use and Covid-19. New Research
indicates that Patients who use tobacco are 14 times more likely to have
Covid-19 progression; they support the total ban for Tobacco products due to
the coronavirus pandemic. Those thinking
about quitting can call the Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
York State Academy of Family Physicians has released a new statement linking
Tobacco use and Covid-19. New Research
indicates that Patients who use tobacco are 14 times more likely to have
Covid-19 progression; they support the total ban for Tobacco products due to
the coronavirus pandemic. Those thinking
about quitting can call the Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-697-8487
Delaware
County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Mole is asking people from outside
of the county, to not visit here at this time.
Mole also reminded residents that Congregations of more than 50 persons
are a direct violation of the Governor's Executive Order & it could quickly
overwhelm the County healthcare system if there is a large influx of
coronavirus cases.
County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Mole is asking people from outside
of the county, to not visit here at this time.
Mole also reminded residents that Congregations of more than 50 persons
are a direct violation of the Governor's Executive Order & it could quickly
overwhelm the County healthcare system if there is a large influx of
coronavirus cases.
New
York State put out a call for retired healthcare professionals to enlist in the
state's Coronavirus response & they also called on qualified medical &
nursing school students to enlist.
Governor Cuomo stated that 30,000 people have responded, but more are
needed, they can enlist health.ny.gov/assistance
York State put out a call for retired healthcare professionals to enlist in the
state's Coronavirus response & they also called on qualified medical &
nursing school students to enlist.
Governor Cuomo stated that 30,000 people have responded, but more are
needed, they can enlist health.ny.gov/assistance
State
Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch are not happy with a mailing
sent out by Republican Assembly Candidate Nick Libous, Assemblyman Crouch
comments:
(Cliff
Crouch 3-23-20)
Assemblyman
Crouch announced that he would not seek re-election after 25 years in the State
Assembly, leading to a number of candidates coming forward to replace him,
& he promptly endorsed former Norwich police chief, Fireman & Military
combat veteran Joe Angelino for his Assembly Seat.
President
Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for New York due to the
coronavirus outbreak. The FEMA announced
federal disaster assistance is available to New York to supplement coronavirus
recovery efforts. The move makes federal
crisis counseling funds available to affected individuals in all areas of the
state.
Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch are not happy with a mailing
sent out by Republican Assembly Candidate Nick Libous, Assemblyman Crouch
comments:
(Cliff
Crouch 3-23-20)
Assemblyman
Crouch announced that he would not seek re-election after 25 years in the State
Assembly, leading to a number of candidates coming forward to replace him,
& he promptly endorsed former Norwich police chief, Fireman & Military
combat veteran Joe Angelino for his Assembly Seat.
President
Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for New York due to the
coronavirus outbreak. The FEMA announced
federal disaster assistance is available to New York to supplement coronavirus
recovery efforts. The move makes federal
crisis counseling funds available to affected individuals in all areas of the
state.
Delaware
County received 2 new positive reports Saturday, 1 positive case do not reside
in Delaware County; the case was transferred to New York City Health
Department. Currently, Delaware County has 2 confirmed positive cases of
COVID-19, they are unrelated. Delaware County Public Health Services in
partnership with the New York State Department of Health, local hospitals and
healthcare providers is actively investigating these cases and providing
guidance on reducing the spread (i.e., quarantine, cleaning and other recommendations)
as appropriate.
County received 2 new positive reports Saturday, 1 positive case do not reside
in Delaware County; the case was transferred to New York City Health
Department. Currently, Delaware County has 2 confirmed positive cases of
COVID-19, they are unrelated. Delaware County Public Health Services in
partnership with the New York State Department of Health, local hospitals and
healthcare providers is actively investigating these cases and providing
guidance on reducing the spread (i.e., quarantine, cleaning and other recommendations)
as appropriate.
Broome
County Executive Jason Garnar announced Saturday that the 1st person in Broome
County has died from the coronavirus in Lourdes Hospital. The individual was a
new case in addition to those 2 previously announced late last week; the Broome
County Health Department is trying to locate all those who came in contact with
the deceased for testing & possible quarantine.
County Executive Jason Garnar announced Saturday that the 1st person in Broome
County has died from the coronavirus in Lourdes Hospital. The individual was a
new case in addition to those 2 previously announced late last week; the Broome
County Health Department is trying to locate all those who came in contact with
the deceased for testing & possible quarantine.
The
Bainbridge Guilford Central School district announced that 1 member of their
staff has tested positive for the Coronavirus, they do not believe that there
was any contact at the school & there should be no risk to staff or
students at this time. The investigation
is ongoing.
Bainbridge Guilford Central School district announced that 1 member of their
staff has tested positive for the Coronavirus, they do not believe that there
was any contact at the school & there should be no risk to staff or
students at this time. The investigation
is ongoing.
The
Delaware County Clerk has announced that All Department of Motor Vehicles
Offices will be closed as of Monday March 23, 2020 until further notice. This is in compliance with the Executive
Order of Governor Cuomo on March 20, 2020.
This order supersedes the previous posting of reduced hours for
Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in Delaware County.
Delaware County Clerk has announced that All Department of Motor Vehicles
Offices will be closed as of Monday March 23, 2020 until further notice. This is in compliance with the Executive
Order of Governor Cuomo on March 20, 2020.
This order supersedes the previous posting of reduced hours for
Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in Delaware County.
Governor
Cuomo announced that those who run a New York State business that collects
sales tax, that were supposed to file Quarterly tax return on Friday, will not be penalized if they didn't pay, due
to the COVID-19 crisis, which led to layoffs, & business closures.
Cuomo announced that those who run a New York State business that collects
sales tax, that were supposed to file Quarterly tax return on Friday, will not be penalized if they didn't pay, due
to the COVID-19 crisis, which led to layoffs, & business closures.
Delaware
County officials announced that due to the Coronavirus situation, they will not
be requiring businesses to pay for occupancy tax at this time.
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County officials announced that due to the Coronavirus situation, they will not
be requiring businesses to pay for occupancy tax at this time.