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.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Defends COVID Actions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is taking the right measures to try to combat the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
NY Passes 3-Million COVID Cases, Broome Braces for Rough Winter
New York State has now passed three million cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
New Yorkers Getting COVID Vaccines and Boosters Can Win Ski Passes
The new “Ski for Free” sweepstakes is open for New York children ages 5 to 11 who get vaccinated and for adults who get the booster shot.
Broome COVID Numbers the Worst Yet
December 16. Broome had its highest number of active cases to date at 1,488 and 81 people in the hospital.
New York Indoor Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect: What You Need To Know
New York's mask mandate now requires masks to be worn in all indoor public places unless a business or venue has implemented a vaccine requirement.
COVID Case Counts Continue Climb in Twin Tiers
COVID Cases in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania continue to take huge weekly jumps.
More Omicron Found in NY, Broome/Chenango Schedule Booster Clinics
People who are not vaccinated are urged to get the shot to stop the spread of COVID variants and the vaccinated to get their booster shot.
Omicron Found In New York, Broome Schedules Booster Clinics
Broome County is adding booster clinics to its schedule as Americans are urged to get the additional shot to raise their immune response to the coronavirus.
Your Questions Answered: FAQ About New York’s COIVD-19 Related State of Emergency
New York State is now under a State of Emergency thanks to the new COVID variant, omicron. This is what the State of Emergency means for you and those you love.