NYT’s Nate Silver Sees Coronavirus Declining There is increasing evidence that New York City – and Upstate New York – are turning a corner in their efforts to fight back COVID-19, and the timing suggests that the shifts may be a result of social distancing measures, according to Nate Silver of FiveThirty Eight, former New York Times pollster. Whether the state and city have merely flattened the curve to a plateau or actually begin to turn it around is somewhat…
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Seward Home After Ordeal, Recuperating Thanks Constituents For Prayers ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, is back home in Milford from Albany Medical Center, and will be recuperating there from coronavirus, according to his chief of staff, his chief of staff, Duncan Davie, reported a few minutes ago. “Senator Seward is anticipating a full recovery and looking forward to resuming his duties on behalf of the people he feels privileged to represent,” Davie said. He continued: “The family is…
2 More Cases Reported; Positive Trends Continue COOPERSTOWN – While coronavirus cases continue to inch up, today’s report from county Public Health Director Heidi Bond continue to show positive trends. As of 1 p.m. today, she reported 45 cases, up three from Friday. Easter Sunday there were no new Otsego County cases, the state reported.…
Cindy Seward En Route To Bring Husband Home MILFORD – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, may be back in his Milford home by today’s end. His wife, Cindy, posted this afternoon on the Milford Community Facebook page: “I am on my way to pick Jim up!! And he does not require oxygen!!” The senator came down with the coranavirus in late March and has been in Albany Medical Center for the past two weeks, the last week recuperating from treatment…
COVID-19 DATA FOR U.S. Centers For Disease Control Summary As of 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12 Total cases: 525,704 (up from 492,416 yesterday) Total deaths: 20,486 (up from 16,570 yesterday) (CDC updates data daily after 4 p.m.)…
Upstate Medical Makes Case: Stick With Social Distancing Syracuse.com today is reporting on a study just released by Upstate Medical showing the positive effects of continued social distancing.…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING, SUNDAY, 4/12 Employers Must Provide Masks When ‘Essential Workers’ Meet Public ALBANY – Governor Cuomo earlier today announced he will issue an Executive Order directing employers to provide essential workers with cloth or surgical masks free of charge to wear when directly interacting with the public. Cuomo also announced:…
Stay Home This Easter, DOH Advises Some Positive Trends Continuing. Bond Says: Keep Them That Way COOPERSTOWN – “Adhered to the stay home order,” the Otsego County Department of Health is advising citizens as we enter the Easter Weekend. “Many people typically celebrate Easter/Passover by gathering with family and friends. However,” county Public Health Director Heidi Bond said a few minutes ago, “…you should not be gathering with anyone who does not live in your home. “…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING, THURSDAY, 4/9 Governor Issue Plea For Funeral Directors ALBANY – At today’s briefing, Governor Cuomo said he will issue an executive order to bring in additional funeral directors to help with the high number of deaths in the New York Metropolitan Area.…
Birthday Party Cancelled? Have A Parade Instead! There was lots of hooting, hollering and horn-blowing on Elm Street in Oneonta this afternoon as 13 cars filled with friends, family, teachers and classmates, all dressed in costumes with signs and decorations, were escorted by Oneonta police in a birthday parade for Zoey Tonner, who turned 7 today. “The invitations were ready, the treat bags were all made, then everything shut down,” explained her mother Danielle. “We had to cancel her party…
