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Another Southern Tier County backing down on its regular updates concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Twin Tiers is continuing to slow but a few additional deaths are also reported for the week.

Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced $10-million statewide for upgrades to 911 response and emergency service dispatch operations.

Broome, Chenango and Cortland Counties reported no new cases and no additional deaths for the first time since the outbreak began over a year ago.

In an effort to boost lagging COVID-19 vaccination numbers, state and local officials are working to make getting a shot easier.

A number of vaccination sites are set around the region.

New York State Police say numerous charges are being filed against a Cortland man who fled authorities through several Southern Tier Counties

After months of inquiries about a waiting list for vaccinations, Broome County Health Department says it is now signing people up.

Several Counties in the Southern Tier region are announcing appointments open for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Broome and Cortland Counties are each reporting an additional death from COVID-19 complications