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| 12/28/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 25, 2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 25, 2021 |
| 12/20/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADDS TESTING FOR INFLUENZA AND RSV TO COVID-19 TESTING | All samples collected for a COVID-19 PCR diagnostic test through ECDOH will also be tested for influenza A, influenza B and RSV from the same swab. |
| 12/20/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 18, 2021 | For the week ending December 18, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 3,472 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 20% decrease from the previous week. |
| 12/17/2021 | ERIE COUNTY OFFERS MASKS TO AREA HOUSES OF WORSHIP FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR | ERIE COUNTY OFFERS MASKS TO AREA HOUSES OF WORSHIP FOR USE AND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR |
| 12/16/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND LIVE WELL ERIE LAUNCH “CURBSIDE CARE” INITIATIVE | Downtown Buffalo outreach to provide free, confidential health screenings and harm reduction supplies |
| 12/14/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 11, 2021 | ECDOH received reports for 4,345 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 22% decrease from the previous week |
| 12/07/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 4, 2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 4, 2021 |
| 12/06/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EXPANDS COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES | Locations added throughout the county in partnership with Erie County Parks, Buffalo Homecare, community sites |
| 11/30/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 27, 2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 27, 2021 |
| 11/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY OPIATE EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON NARCAN USE TRAINING SCHEDULE | Dates posted through February 2022 |
| 11/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PILOT A TEST-TO-STAY PROGRAM | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PILOT A TEST-TO-STAY PROGRAM |
| 11/23/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 20, 2021 | 17.4% of 5-11-year-olds in Erie County have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine |
| 11/22/2021 | ERIE COUNTY AND ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCE MASK REQUIREMENT FOR INDOOR PUBLIC SPACES | Mask requirement is first phase of potential measures designed to reduce COVID-19 infections |
| 11/18/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATES COVID-19 QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS | Starting this week, Erie County residents who are a close contact to a COVID-19 positive individual and not fully vaccinated can be released from quarantine after seven full days (i.e. day 8)... |
| 11/16/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 13, 2021 | 10.3% of 5-11-year-olds in Erie County have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine |
| 11/09/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 6, 2021 | With data available since last week, 2.1% of 5-11-year-olds in Erie County have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. |
| 11/05/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS FOR 5-11-YEAR-OLDS ON NOVEMBER 20 | Appointments/registration and parental consent are required for children ages 5 and older. |
| 11/04/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS FOR 5-11-YEAR-OLDS ON NOVEMBER 13 | Pharmacies and physicians’ offices may also offer COVID-19 vaccine for this age group. Please call your pharmacy or doctor for availability. |
| 11/03/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 30, 2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 30, 2021 |
| 11/03/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WILL OFFER PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE TO 5-11-YEAR-OLDS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WILL OFFER PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE TO 5-11-YEAR-OLDS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 |
| 11/01/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COORDINATES “SHOTS AT THE SHOP” COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC WITH BOUGIE NAIL BOUTIQUE IN BUFFALO | Outreach part of a nationwide program to address vaccine hesitancy |
| 10/27/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS ADULT- AND CHILD-SIZE DISPOSABLE MASKS TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS | To encourage and facilitate mask use within child care centers, ECDOH is offering adult- and child-size disposable face masks to these facilities in Erie County. |
| 10/26/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 23, 2021 | For the week ending October 23, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,742 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 4.2% decrease from the previous week. |
| 10/25/2021 | LEAD IS A POISON, BUT LEAD POISONING IS PREVENTABLE | National Lead Poisoning Prevention week runs from October 24-30, 2021 |
| 10/25/2021 | PrEP AWARE DRAWS ATTENTION TO PRE-EXPOSURE TREATMENT FOR HIV | Observance runs from October 25-31, 2021 |
| 10/25/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER DOSE AVAILABILITY | For people ages 18 and older, appointments strongly suggested for ECDOH vaccine clinics |
| 10/19/2021 | AS BAT WEEK APPROACHES, ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS TO “KEEP THE BAT” | AS BAT WEEK APPROACHES, ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS TO “KEEP THE BAT” |
| 10/19/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 16, 2021 | For the week ending October 16, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,818 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 1.7% decrease from the previous week. |
| 10/18/2021 | ERIE COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN “WELLOWEEN” HALLOWEEN FAMILY HEALTH FAIR AT EXPLORE & MORE | Event will highlight Community Wellness, Healthy Neighborhoods and Early Intervention programs and Erie County’s Department of Social Services |
| 10/12/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 9, 2021 | For the week ending October 9, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,850 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 3.5% increase from the previous week. |
| 10/07/2021 | WITH HIGH PATIENT VOLUMES AT LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & LOCAL HOSPITALS REMIND RESIDENTS OF ALTERNATIVES | Local emergency departments are experiencing high volumes and longer-than-usual wait times. ECDOH is working with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Catholic Health, Erie County Medical Center and Kaleida... |
| 10/05/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 2, 2021 | Of the 12-17-year-old COVID-19 cases diagnosed in September who completed contact tracing interviews, ECDOH documented that 85% of those cases were not fully vaccinated prior to infection. 14% of... |
| 09/30/2021 | GET SCREENED FOR BREAST CANCER: ERIE COUNTY CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM URGES WOMEN TO GET A MAMMOGRAM | October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
| 09/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DISTRIBUTES FACE MASKS AND COVID-19 TEST KITS TO SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS | Adult and child-sized masks supplied by New York State; Antigen test kits offered to schools on a limited basis for staff who cannot provide COVID-19 vaccination status |
| 09/28/2021 | PREPARE FOR WINTER WITH A FLU VACCINE | Erie County Department of Health recommends flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older |
| 09/28/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 |
| 09/27/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES SCHOOL-BASED COVID-19 TESTING PROGRAMS | Majority of Erie County school districts have signed on for this initiative; programs designed to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission in school settings, and to maximize time that students spend... |
| 09/23/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADOPTS NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCHOOL GUIDANCE | After receiving feedback from school leaders, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is adopting school guidance set forth by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) as the controlling... |
| 09/21/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 | For the week ending September 18, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,572 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, an 8.5% increase from the previous week. |
| 09/15/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARES QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO ASK CHILD CARE CENTERS | As many families with young children settle into their “back to school” routines, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is offering parents and caregivers a set of questions to ask... |
| 09/14/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 | For the week ending September 11, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,449 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 10% increase from the previous week. |
| 09/13/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS OF WEST NILE VIRUS RISK FROM MOSQUITOES | Positive test pool results from late August confirm presence of West Nile virus in area mosquitoes |
| 09/13/2021 | ERIE WALKS! EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR ERIE COUNTY PARKS | Guided walks designed for people of all ages |
| 09/07/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 | For the week ending September 4, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,326 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents, a 22% increase from the previous week. |
| 08/31/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 28, 2021 | For the week ending August 28, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 1,087 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. |
| 08/30/2021 | WORDS MATTER: INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY PROMPTS CALL FROM ERIE COUNTY OPIATE EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE TO END STIGMA AROUND THE CHRONIC DISEASE OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER | For International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force is providing guidance for media outlets and reporters, health care providers, law enforcement... |
| 08/30/2021 | IVERMECTIN DOES NOT TREAT OR PREVENT COVID-19 | Erie County Department of Health warns against use of ivermectin unless prescribed by a physician |
| 08/27/2021 | COVID-19 CASES & COVID-19-RELATED HOSPITALIZATIONS INCREASING IN ERIE COUNTY AS SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES | COVID-19 CASES & COVID-19-RELATED HOSPITALIZATIONS INCREASING IN ERIE COUNTY AS SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES |
| 08/24/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 21, 2021 | For the week ending August 21, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 983 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. |
| 08/23/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARES SCHOOL GUIDANCE FOR 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR | The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) released a set of requirements and recommendations for Erie County grades pre-K to 12 public, private and charter schools for the 2021-2022 school year. |
| 08/18/2021 | THIRD DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABLE TO MODERATELY OR SEVERELY IMMUNOCOMPROMISED INDIVIDUALS | Erie County Department of Health to provide third dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine |
| 08/17/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 14, 2021 | ECDOH received reports for 817 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents; this is a 26% increase from the previous week’s total of 650 cases. |
| 08/16/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF NYS REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTHCARE WORKER COVID-19 VACCINATIONS | In response to New York State’s announcement of a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for certain healthcare workers, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is providing a statement in... |
| 08/11/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATE FOR FANS, STAFF AND VENDORS ATTENDING BILLY JOEL CONCERT ON AUGUST 14 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATE FOR FANS, STAFF AND VENDORS ATTENDING BILLY JOEL CONCERT ON AUGUST 14 |
| 08/10/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PLANS FREE, DRIVE-THRU RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS FOR SEPTEMBER | Protect dogs, ferrets, and indoor & outdoor cats; appointments required |
| 08/10/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 7, 2021 | ECDOH received reports for 650 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents; this is a 23% increase from the previous week’s total of 529 cases, a nearly ten-fold increase in the past five... |
| 08/09/2021 | ERIE COUNTY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED AT THE ERIE COUNTY FAIR | ERIE COUNTY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED AT THE ERIE COUNTY FAIR |
| 08/09/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GATHERS FEEDBACK FROM SCHOOL LEADERS | Schools’ experience with COVID-19 health and safety guidance will inform ECDOH recommendations for 2021-2022 |
| 08/03/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 31, 2021 | The COVID-19 case rate of 58.2 cases per 100,000 residents in the past seven days for the week ending July 31 is an increase from the previous week’s case rate of 32.4. The Centers for Disease... |
| 07/30/2021 | WITH 496 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN PAST SEVEN DAYS, ERIE COUNTY IS EXPERIENCING “SUBSTANTIAL” TRANSMISSION | Starting Saturday, July 31, anyone entering an Erie County building or facility must wear a face mask |
| 07/30/2021 | NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF AT THE TABERNACLE YOUTH PROGRAM IN ORCHARD PARK | NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF AT THE TABERNACLE YOUTH PROGRAM IN ORCHARD PARK |
| 07/29/2021 | RABIES VACCINE DISTRIBUTION BY AIR AND ON GROUND PLANNED FOR ERIE COUNTY | Oral rabies bait prevents deadly virus in skunks, raccoons, foxes and other wildlife |
| 07/23/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 22, 2021 | For the week ending July 22, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 48 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. |
| 07/20/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 17, 2021 | For the week ending July 17, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 174 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. |
| 07/13/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 10, 2021 | For the week ending July 10, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 68 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. |
| 07/12/2021 | NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY COMING TO ERIE COUNTY | NHANES, the nation’s mobile health survey, is traveling to 15 counties to learn about the health of the U.S. population |
| 07/08/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES NARCAN TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES NARCAN TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER |
| 07/06/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 3, 2021 | For the week ending July 3, 2021, ECDOH received reports for 76 new COVID-19 cases among Erie County residents. |
| 06/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 26, 2021 | In contrast to recent weeks, when approximately half of new cases were associated with city of Buffalo residents, 25% of new cases last week reside in the city of Buffalo. 28% of county residents... |
| 06/25/2021 | DATA FROM PAST FIVE MONTHS SHOW “BREAKTHROUGH” COVID-19 DISEASE IN .17% OF FULLY VACCINATED ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS | With these encouraging data and 68.3% of eligible adults having at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, ECDOH will shift vaccine outreach to mobile and pop-up vaccine sites |
| 06/22/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 19, 2021 | The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is providing an update on COVID-19 data for the week ending June 19, 2021. |
| 06/18/2021 | NEARLY 9 OUT OF 10 RECENT COVID-19 CASES IN ERIE COUNTY WERE NOT FULLY VACCINATED | Erie County Department of Health reviewed vaccination records for new confirmed COVID-19 cases over three-week period |
| 06/15/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 12, 2021 | Information on Erie County COVID-19 hospitalizations is posted to the ECDOH Twitter and Facebook pages each weekday. |
| 06/10/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARES COVID-19 VACCINE DATA FOR 12-17-YEAR-OLDS | Based on information available from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) as of June 8, 2021, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is providing youth COVID-19 vaccination rates in Erie... |
| 06/10/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CAUTIONS RESIDENTS: DON’T TOUCH WILDLIFE | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CAUTIONS RESIDENTS: DON’T TOUCH WILDLIFE |
| 06/08/2021 | “DOSES & MIMOSAS” WITH THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THREE BUFFALO RESTAURANTS | On June 13, three Elmwood Ave. establishments will have mimosas and single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine on the menu |
| 06/08/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 5, 2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 5, 2021 |
| 06/01/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 1, 2021 | Information on Erie County COVID-19 hospitalizations is posted to the ECDOH Twitter and Facebook pages each weekday morning. |
| 05/27/2021 | TICKS THRIVE IN WARMER WEATHER | Erie County Department of Health advises residents to prevent bites and check for ticks on humans and pets |
| 05/25/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES COVID-19 DATA UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 25, 2021 | The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is providing an update on our COVID-19 data for the week ending May 22, 2021. |
| 05/24/2021 | DUNKIN’ PROVIDES GIFT CARDS TO ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM | Youth ages 12 and older will receive a $5 gift card at their Pfizer second-dose visits for use at any Dunkin’ restaurant |
| 05/19/2021 | ONE DAY, FIVE COVID-19 VACCINATION EVENTS: ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS PFIZER AND J&J VACCINE | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York partners with ECDOH for vaccine clinic at Kleinhans Music Hall Parking Lot |
| 05/14/2021 | NEW CASES PER 100,000 RESIDENTS OVER SEVEN DAYS DROP BELOW 100 FOR ERIE COUNTY | NEW CASES PER 100,000 RESIDENTS OVER SEVEN DAYS DROP BELOW 100 FOR ERIE COUNTY |
| 05/13/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WILL EXPAND COVID-19 VACCINATION TO YOUTH AGES 12-15 | Appointments available at Pfizer vaccine clinics; walk-ins welcomeECDOH also announces one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine availability |
| 05/11/2021 | ERIE COUNTY INTRODUCES “VAX VISIT” SERVICE TO VACCINATE ANY ERIE COUNTY RESIDENT AT THEIR HOME | Individuals and households can schedule at-home COVID-19 vaccination through the Erie County COVID-19 Information Line at (716) 858-2929 |
| 05/07/2021 | WITH MORE THAN 800,000 SHOTS IN ARMS, 61% OF ELIGIBLE ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | “We anticipate that the FDA will authorize emergency use for the Pfizer vaccine for youth ages 12 to 15, and our department is prepared,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale... |
| 04/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY PLANS PROM-THEMED “TEEN VACCINE” CLINICS ON MAY 1 | Free giveaways, graduation party supply coupons offered to high school students who get vaccinated at SUNY ECC South, SUNY ECC North and McKinley High School |
| 04/27/2021 | ERIE COUNTY COVID-19 VACCINE OUTREACH EXPANDS TO THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY | Vaccine clinic for restaurant workers scheduled at Rich Products on May 1; on May 8, ECDOH will partner with Resurgence Brewing for a “drink for a dose” promotion |
| 04/26/2021 | THREE “TEEN VACCINE” CLINICS PLANNED FOR MAY 1 | Erie County Department of Health will run COVID-19 vaccination clinics with Pfizer and Moderna doses |
| 04/23/2021 | 56% OF ELIGIBLE ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | As of April 22, 46% of Erie County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 33% percent have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series. |
| 04/22/2021 | MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR APPROACH TAKEN BY ERIE COUNTY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC | MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR APPROACH TAKEN BY ERIE COUNTY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| 04/21/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PLANS FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS FOR MAY | Protect dogs, ferrets, and indoor & outdoor cats; appointments required. |
| 04/16/2021 | COVID-19 UPDATE: 43% OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | A survey of contact tracing interviews shows 98% of last week’s new COVID-19 cases were not fully immunized; Genetic sequencing of Erie County resident samples continues to detect variants of... |
| 04/13/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PAUSE DISTRIBUTION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINE | Decision made out of an abundance of caution, and based on recommendations by CDC, FDA and NYSDOH |
| 04/13/2021 | SCHEDULE COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AT ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SITES | 16 & 17 year olds eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine |
| 04/10/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO UPDATES TO NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL GUIDANCE | “Our advice to Erie County’s school leaders is to review this update carefully, and implement all possible mitigation strategies, regardless of whether your school chooses to expand in-... |
| 04/09/2021 | 39% OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | As of April 8, 39% of Erie County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 25% percent have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series. |
| 04/08/2021 | COVID-19 “SOUTH AFRICAN” VARIANT OF CONCERN DETECTED IN ERIE COUNTY SAMPLES | Two COVID-19 samples from Erie County residents have been identified as containing the COVID-19 B.1.351 “South Africa” variant of concern. These samples were collected during March 2021. |
| 04/02/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CAUTIONS RESIDENTS TO REDUCE COVID-19 RISKS AT HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND RECONSIDER SPRING BREAK TRAVEL | For Erie County residents considering family celebrations and religious gatherings this upcoming weekend, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is offering this guidance. |
| 04/02/2021 | ONE THIRD OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | Through April 1, ECDOH administered 44,559 first doses and 33,205 second doses at county-run PODs (points of distribution). |
| 04/01/2021 | ERIE COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CENTRAL POLICE SERVICES ISSUE WARNING: COUNTERFEIT PILLS CAN KILL | Erie County Central Police Services Forensic Laboratory has seen a steady influx of counterfeit alprazolam and oxycodone tablets seized by law enforcement agencies in Erie County. |
| 04/01/2021 | ADDITIONAL COVID-19 VARIANTS OF CONCERN DETECTED IN ERIE COUNTY SAMPLES | "These new data appear to confirm what we have suspected – that COVID-19 variants of concern with higher transmission rates are circulating in Erie County,” said Commissioner of Health Dr... |
| 03/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES NARCAN TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2021 | Public invited to virtual training dates and in-person sessions |
| 03/26/2021 | 30% OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | Data on vaccination rates by ZIP code are updated weekly, and posted to the ECDOH web site. |
| 03/26/2021 | “CALIFORNIA” VARIANTS DETECTED IN ERIE COUNTY COVID-19 SAMPLES | University at Buffalo scientists used genetic sequencing to identify variants of concern in specimens from Erie County residents |
| 03/26/2021 | FOLLOWING FIVE SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATHS IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD, THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES PUBLIC TO “NEVER USE ALONE” | Of the 15 confirmed opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021, 7 deaths involved cocaine. |
| 03/25/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES STATEMENT ON NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SCHOOL’S SHIFT TO REMOTE LEARNING | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES STATEMENT ON NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SCHOOL’S SHIFT TO REMOTE LEARNING |
| 03/24/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES STATEMENT ON DEPEW MIDDLE SCHOOL’S SHIFT TO REMOTE LEARNING | A decision like this is never easy, and the decisive action taken by Depew Central Schools reflects their commitment to the health and safety of their school community. |
| 03/19/2021 | 25% OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | 25% OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE |
| 03/19/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO CDC K-12 SCHOOL OPERATIONAL STRATEGY UPDATE | The New York State Education Department (NYSED) established reopening guidance for p-12 schools in summer 2020. School districts and schools are responsible for policies and practices that... |
| 03/16/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARES FEEDBACK FROM COVID-19 CASE INVESTIGATIONS | Interviews with newly diagnosed Erie County residents show common themes |
| 03/12/2021 | MORE THAN 21% OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | Through March 11, ECDOH administered 33,040 first doses and 21,739 second doses at county-run PODs (points of distribution). |
| 03/05/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLINICS TO REOPEN AFTER A YEAR OF REDUCED SERVICES | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLINICS TO REOPEN AFTER A YEAR OF REDUCED SERVICES |
| 03/05/2021 | NEARLY 17 PERCENT OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | NEARLY 17 PERCENT OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE |
| 03/04/2021 | BLACK BALLOON DAY EVENT ON MARCH 6 TO REMEMBER LIVES LOST TO THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC | Erie County’s Black Balloon Day event will begin at 4 p.m. via WebEx. Individuals who would like to participate are asked to pick up balloons from one of the following sites between 12 p.m. and... |
| 03/02/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES STATEMENT ON PARADES AND LARGE PUBLIC EVENTS | Based on NY Forward guidance, any in-person event must be limited to the non-essential social gathering limit that is in effect for the region, which for Erie County is currently 50 people. |
| 02/27/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OUTLINES FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL, NON-COLLEGIATE SPORTS EVENTS | Diagnostic COVID-19 testing and notice to ECDOH staff included in guidance |
| 02/26/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS INFORMATION TO WEDDING AND EVENT VENUES | NYS released additional guidance for large catered events that take effect on March 15 |
| 02/26/2021 | 14 PERCENT OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | Delivery delays due to weather slowed administration of first vaccine doses; 9 percent of all Erie County residents have received both doses of the vaccine |
| 02/26/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATES QUARANTINE GUIDANCE BASED ON CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS | Changes apply for individuals who are fully vaccinated, and those who have recovered from COVID-19 infection |
| 02/24/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATES, WARNINGS FROM OPIATE EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATES, WARNINGS FROM OPIATE EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE |
| 02/19/2021 | MORE THAN 12 PERCENT OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | Nearly 7 percent of all Erie County residents have received both doses of the vaccine |
| 02/14/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATE ON THIS WEEK’S COVID-19 VACCINE ALLOCATION FROM NEW YORK STATE | Through February 13, ECDOH has administered 20,586 first doses and 14,935 second doses through its PODs. |
| 02/13/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OUTLINES PLAN TO VACCINATE RESIDENTS WITH CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS | NYS defines comorbidities that qualify New Yorkers to receive COVID-19 vaccine; ECDOH will prioritize at-risk patients and distribute next week's allotment for eligible individuals with comorbidities... |
| 02/12/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 INFORMATION LINE AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SITES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 FOR THE PRESIDENTS’ DAY HOLIDAY | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 INFORMATION LINE AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SITES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 FOR THE PRESIDENTS’ DAY HOLID |
| 02/12/2021 | MORE THAN TEN PERCENT OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | More than four percent of all Erie County residents have received both doses of the vaccine; Nursing home data show about 82% of eligible residents have received at least a first dose and 70% of... |
| 02/12/2021 | INFORM YOUR STAFF WITH VACCINATION TOOLKITS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | Concise, science-based information about COVID-19 vaccine includes key messages, printable material and social media content from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
| 02/11/2021 | LIVE WELL ERIE ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY: UNITE TO GET VACCINATED | To recover as a community, we are imploring all residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in order of priority as determined by New York State officials. |
| 02/09/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR COUNTY-RUN COVID-19 TESTING SITES | New eligibility criteria include all Erie County residents. Appointments are still required. |
| 02/05/2021 | MORE THAN NINE PERCENT OF ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE | Three percent of all Erie County residents have received both doses of the vaccine; Nursing home data show about 86% of eligible residents have received at least a first dose and 59% of eligible... |
| 02/04/2021 | JOINT STATEMENT FROM ALLEGANY, CATTARAUGUS, CHAUTAUQUA, ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH REGARDING TRAVEL AND QUARANTINE | Upcoming school breaks raise concerns about travel-based COVID-19 cases |
| 02/01/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT COVID CASES AMONG ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL STAFF AND STUDENTS | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT COVID CASES AMONG ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL STAFF AND STUDENTS |
| 02/01/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF FORMER HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. ARNOLD LUBIN | Dr. Lubin passed away on January 27, 2021 |
| 01/29/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES VACCINE DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | Nursing home data show 86% of eligible residents have received at least a first dose; 8% of Erie County’s population has received a first dose |
| 01/28/2021 | WESTERN NEW YORK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON WRESTLING | WESTERN NEW YORK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON WRESTLING |
| 01/26/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CANCELS ADDITIONAL COVID VACCINE CLINICS DUE TO LACK OF SUPPLY | Appointments at ECC South on Friday, January 29 and ECC North and ECC South on Saturday, January 30 will be rescheduled |
| 01/25/2021 | FOLLOWING REVIEW OF NY FORWARD SPORTS AND RECREATION GUIDANCE, ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES HIGHER-RISK SPORTS CAN PROCEED | The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is providing the following information for schools, coaching staff, athletes, parents of student-athletes and youth and adult amateur sports leagues in... |
| 01/20/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COVID VACCINE CLINIC CANCELLATIONS BASED ON LACK OF SUPPLY | All ECDOH Vaccine Appointments for January 23-27 are Cancelled at ECC North and ECC South |
| 01/16/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CANCELS COVID VACCINE PODS BASED ON LACK OF SUPPLY | All Vaccine Appointments for January 18 through 20 are Cancelled |
| 01/14/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES STATEMENT RELATED TO NYS MICROCLUSTER GUIDANCE ENFORCEMENT | ECDOH public health sanitarians will apply “yellow zone” criteria to all permitted food service facilities that are currently located in “orange zones.” |
| 01/11/2021 | COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY STATEMENT FROM THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY STATEMENT FROM THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| 01/01/2021 | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL NARCAN TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2021 | Free online classes with morning, noon and evening options |