Otsego County reported 23 new COVID-19 cases on Monday with the active case count at 143. 4 people are currently hospitalized. Chenango County reported 50 new COVID-19 cases on Monday with 116 active cases. 291 people are in quarantine and 6 are hospitalized. No new deaths were reported in either county.
The Chenango County Health Department is offering tips to those using home COVID-19 test kits. Officials say to follow the kit’s directions exactly espcially the prerequisites and kit storage instructions. If you test positive begin self-isolation immediately and contact the Health Department at 607-316-0604 or e-mail COVID19@co.chenango.ny.us, Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/44756811/chenango-county-health-department-offers-tips-for-covid-athome-test-kits
This Saturday is a free fishing day in New York to help encourage more people – whether skilled or new to the sport – to get outdoors and enjoy the many world-class fishing opportunities available. Although the requirement for a fishing license is waived during free fishing day, all other fishing regulations remain in effect. … Read more
A bat found in Cooperstown tests positive for rabies. Health Department officials say it was found last Thursday and there was no human exposure. Rabies can be fatal if not treated immediately after being exposed. State law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies. Source; https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/4084535771658007
The State Department of Transportation holds a public meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to present plans for improvements on State Route 7 in the Village of Otego, The meeting is at the Otego Fire Department on River St. and an open house to talk with DOT officials begins at 5:00 p.m. Source: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/up-to-the-minute/nys-department-of-transportation-to-host-public-meeting-to-present-plans-for-improvements-to-state-route-7-main-st-in-village-of-otego-otsego-county/
The State Department of Transportation holds a public meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to present plans for improvements on State Route 7 in the Village of Otego, The meeting is at the Otego Fire Department on River St. and an open house to talk with DOT officials begins at 5:00 p.m. Source: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/up-to-the-minute/nys-department-of-transportation-to-host-public-meeting-to-present-plans-for-improvements-to-state-route-7-main-st-in-village-of-otego-otsego-county/
The Watershed Agricultral Council holds its 25th annual Clean Sweep hazardous waste collection day in Delaware County on Oct. 8 and 9. Officials say disposal is free for residents and at cost for businesses and minicipalities. advance registration is required by logging on to nycwatershed.org. Full details are also available at that site. Source: Clean … Read more
Demonstrators turned out Friday to protest the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. All Otsego reports hundreds marched to A.O. Fox Hospital and among them was Assemblyman John Salka. A fedeal judge issued an injunction last week which Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state will appeal. Source: Protesters against vaccine mandate march to A.O. … Read more
The City of Oneonta is replacing the floor tile on the steps at the City Hall Entrance this week. Work will begin around 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 3:30 p.m. each day. Access through the front doors will be closed but access from the ramp at the rear of the building will be open. Source: … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health reports a third COVID-19 death occurred last week. The most recent deaths occurred in individuals aged from 42 to 78. 94% of all deaths related to COVID-19 are in unvaccinated individuals.Since September 1st there have been 408 new COVID-19 cases reported with 14 cases on Saturday. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/4084858891625695