On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
Broome to Open COVID Vaccine Site at SUNY Broome
Once vaccines arrive, Broome County will be operating a mass vaccination site at the SUNY Broome Ice Center in the Town of Dickinson.
Barstool Fund Helping Save Several Upstate New York Restaurants
Several New York restaurants are getting financial help thanks to the Barstool Fund.
Downtown Binghamton Fitness Center Closes After 12 Years
Challenges posed by Covid-19 are being cited as a key reason for the closure of GasLamp Gym in Binghamton.
Binghamton Devils To Play 2021 AHL Season In New Jersey
The AHL announced on January 4 that the Binghamton Devils will play the 2021 season in Newark, New Jersey.
Mayor David's Final Year on So. Tier Close Up
Richard David begins his final year as Binghamton's Mayor with an appearance on the the first edition of Southern Tier Close Up of the new year.
Cuomo Announces Plan To Have Fans At Bills 1st Playoff Game
Governor Cuomo announced an official plan to allow fans to attend the Bills first postseason game.
AHL Circles Date For Start Of 2021 Season
If all things go to plan, the 2021 AHL season will begin in a matter of weeks.
NYSPHSAA Announces Updated Dates for High School Sports To Begin
Some of the senior athletes in the class of 2020 never got a chance to play their last year of high school sports. It looks like this year's seniors will play.
Syracuse Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Tests Positive For COVID-19
As Onondaga County continues to set records for positive COVID-19 cases, one notable Syracuse icon announced he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Governor Cuomo Overturns Call On Fans At Bills Games
Bills fans holding out hope to get to a game in the near future will have to wait it out a little longer.