Buffalo and other towns across New York are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Buffalo, NY community.
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New York COVID-19 Cases
New York Total Coronavirus Cases: 7,028,688
New York New Coronavirus Deaths: 2
New York Total Coronavirus Deaths: 77,685
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Buffalo
2nd Coronavirus Wave Hits Buffalo Area ‘With a Vengeance’
And the Covid-19 hotline for Erie County, where Buffalo is situated, is getting “annihilated,” the health commissioner said, with 1,500 calls in one 24-hour period this week. More info »
The New York Times - 11/25/2020 10:00amBuffalo's coronavirus cases pile up as Cuomo seeks statewide help for New York City - The Washington Post
Initially, as coronavirus cases started appearing in New York City and its suburbs, Pridgen wasn’t particularly worried. New York City is a six-hour drive and a climate away from Buffalo, he ... More info »
The Washington Post - 03/31/2020 12:46pmRapid coronavirus testing in WNY: Where and how to get tested - Buffalo News
As a result of a recent increase in Covid-19 in Western New York, eight new coronavirus rapid testing sites in Western New York will open Saturday. They are free of charge. Sites will be open 9 a ... More info »
Buffalo News - 06/06/2025 12:00pmCovid-19 Hits Buffalo, N.Y., Much Harder Than in Spring - WSJ
Public-health officials in Buffalo, New York’s second-most populous city, are fighting a surge in coronavirus cases with the normal calls for residents to avoid social gatherings and wear masks ... More info »
Wall Street Journal - 12/03/2020 09:30amCoronavirus NY: Cuomo wants major sports to resume without fans - ABC7 New York
"Personal disclosure - I want to watch the Buffalo Bills," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday, encouraging sports teams to consider playing without fans in the stands. "But I'm still ... More info »
abc7NY - 05/17/2020 12:00pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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