On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
High COVID Transmission Risk in Twin Tiers
Broome, Tioga, Bradford and Susquehanna Counties are listed by the CDC in the “HIGH” category for risk of community transmission of COVID-19.
COVID Restrictions Relaxed
Leading national health officials are saying COVID-19 guidelines, many of which were put into place at the start of the pandemic, can be relaxed.
Southern Tier Counties Add to COVID Death Tolls
Most Southern Tier Counties being tracked in regular updates since the start of the coronavirus outbreak have reported new deaths over the past few days.
Sister-in-Law Who Lives Rent Free With Brother Demands His Wife Pay for Wedding
The sister-in-law wants to have a lavish beach wedding overseas.
New Yorkers’ View on COVID Remains Unchanged After Two Years
Within a few weeks of New York’s pause, citizens quickly decided which side of the COVID fence they were on and firmly planted their feet.
New York Toddlers Could Get COVID Shots This Week
Children aged five and under in New York could start getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as this week.
Deadly Week for COVID in Broome County
Broome County on May 19 reported two more lives lost bringing the total to seven for the week.
Gov. Hochul Has COVID/Broome High Community Spread Risk
Add New York Governor Kathy Hochul to the statistics for new cases of COVID-19 detected in the past several days.
Broome Among Counties Recommended for Indoor Masks
The CDC is recommending residents of Broome, Tioga, Susquehanna and Bradford counties wear masks due to a jump in COVID-19 infection rates.
Binghamton Ranks 22nd in New York for Booze Related Posts
The last two years felt much like a rollercoaster of emotions for Binghamtonians and we did what many do when plagued by stress, we reached for a drink.