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• Williamsville CSD donating personal protective equipment to medical professionals

  24-03-2020 23:57 via wivb.com
  EAST AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–Personal protective equipment from the Williamsville Central School District schools was collected and donated to medical professionals and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. District officials say the medical supplies collected and donated include masks, face shields, gloves, and sanitation wipes. Amherst Police received the supplies and will distribute them throughout Western […]
  
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• Erie County Department of Health says woman in her 80s has died from COVID-19

  24-03-2020 23:30 via wivb.com
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Erie County Department of Health announced Tuesday evening there’s been a death attributable to COVID-19 in the latest 24 hours. Officials say a woman in her 80s who tested positive has died. There are no further details at this time. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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• Erie County Department of Health reports second coronavirus related death

  24-03-2020 23:30 via wivb.com
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–UPDATE: According to the Department of Health, there’s been a second coronavirus related death in the county. The individual was a man in his 70s. Officials say no other details about the individual will be released. ORIGINAL: The Erie County Department of Health announced Tuesday evening there’s been a death attributable to […]
  
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• Buffalo Police say COVID-19 cases in the ranks inevitable, crime down

  24-03-2020 23:18 via wivb.com
  Like many essential services still on the clock in person, it was just a matter of time before the coronavirus found its way inside the BPD.
  
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• Daemen College donates thousands of gloves to Kaleida Health due to PPE shortage

  24-03-2020 23:16 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–In response to the shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare providers during the pandemic, Daemen College donated 8,000 gloves to Kaleida Health. The Daemen Natural Sciences Department, which normally uses the gloves for courses such as organic chemistry and molecular biology, donated more than 75 boxes of gloves. Officials say the gloves […]
  
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• View from the cab: Roads less crowded but lifelines for truckers drying up

  24-03-2020 23:00 via wivb.com
  The most noticeable change for truckers driving to and through Western New York is they say they have a lot more room to maneuver on the roads.
  
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• Dr. Fudyma answers viewer questions about coronavirus

  24-03-2020 22:35 via wivb.com
  Let’s face it. There’s a lot to digest when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. We’re asking more questions. News 4’s Luke Moretti talks with Dr. John Fudyma, chief medical officer of Latus Medical Care in Amherst. Among other things, Dr. Fudyma says soap and water are good at cleaning debris from surfaces, but he […]
  
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• WATCH LIVE: President Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold Tuesday briefing

  24-03-2020 22:25 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR/AP) — President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force are expected to give a briefing Tuesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET. on the spread of COVID-19 in the United States and the government’s response to the pandemic. You can stream the briefing live right here. Infections in the U.S. have reached […]
  
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• Trump would like to see portions of country “reopened” by Easter

  24-03-2020 22:25 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR/AP) — President Donald Trump said he has set a goal as to when some of the country can begin getting back to normal following the shutdown due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. During a daily briefing from the White House, Trump set an Easter deadline for some restrictions to be lifted, adding “We’re […]
  
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• President Trump, White House coronavirus task force to hold Tuesday briefing

  24-03-2020 22:25 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR/AP) — President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force are expected to give a briefing Tuesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET. on the spread of COVID-19 in the United States and the government’s response to the pandemic. You can stream the briefing live right here. Infections in the U.S. have reached […]
  
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• Chautauqua Center asking public for medical supplies

  24-03-2020 22:20 via wivb.com
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Chautauqua Center is asking for donations of medical supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak. The center is in need of items including disinfecting wipes, gloves, surgical masks, and surgical gowns. They’re asking residents to drop off the supplies in drop boxes outside their offices in Dunkirk and Jamestown. Those locations are open […]
  
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• Chautauqua County health officials announce third positive case of COVID-19

  24-03-2020 21:45 via wivb.com
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says, as of Tuesday, there are three confirmed cases of COVID-19. The individual whose positive results came in today lives in the Ashville area and recently traveled to New York City, according to officials. County health officials tell us 14 people are in mandatory quarantine, […]
  
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• Kohler Awning Company to make medical masks

  24-03-2020 21:33 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)-A Buffalo company that makes awnings is shifting its production to help fight coronavirus. Kohler announced Tuesday, it will start making protective masks at its factory on Walden Avenue. The company says once the 100-percent reduction in non-essential workers order went into effect, they got to work figuring out how to they could help. They […]
  
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• UB rescheduling May 2020 commencement ceremonies due to coronavirus health concerns

  24-03-2020 21:05 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Due to coronavirus concerns, President Satish Tripathi says the University at Buffalo’s May 2020 commencement ceremonies will not take place as scheduled. “While we know this is disappointing news to UB’s Class of 2020 as well their families, friends and our university community, this is a necessary decision given the unprecedented circumstances we […]
  
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• Catholic Health working to get FDA-approved PPE for caregivers

  24-03-2020 20:55 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Catholic Health says they are continuing to work with vendors, partners, and the government to build a supply of personal protective equipment to meet the needs of physicians and caregivers. Senior VP of Acute Care Services Marty Boryszak says along with other healthcare systems Catholic Health needs FDA-approved PPE, in particular N95 and […]
  
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• Tire company says it received state permission to remain open

  24-03-2020 20:30 via wivb.com
  Sumitomo Rubber USA has state permission to stay open despite worker fears over the coronavirus
  
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• With 123 cases in Erie County, ‘You should assume COVID-19 is in the community, everywhere’

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• With 122 cases in Erie County, ‘You should assume COVID-19 is in the community, everywhere’

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• With 121 cases in Erie County, ‘You should assume COVID-19 is in the community, everywhere’

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• With 114 cases in Erie County, ‘You should assume COVID-19 is in the community, everywhere’

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 380 in Erie County, new cases in Towns of Marilla and Colden

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 354 in Erie County, 6 people have died

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 310 in Erie County, 6 people have died

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 245 in Erie County, 5 people have died

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 221 in Erie County, 5 people have died

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 206 in Erie County, 9 people have recovered

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 166 in Erie County, five people have recovered

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 146 in Erie County, five people have recovered

  24-03-2020 20:19 via wivb.com
  Mark Poloncarz said that, "Just because you're young of age does not mean you're immune."
  
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• Second holding center deputy tests positive for coronavirus, Erie Co. Sheriff says

  24-03-2020 20:03 via wivb.com
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard reports to News 4 a second deputy assigned to the holding center tested positive for coronavirus. The sheriff says he was notified Monday evening. A review is underway to determine if staff and inmates came in close contact, per CDC guidelines, according to officials. That’s now the […]
  
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• Trump weighs scaling back social distancing guidelines

  24-03-2020 18:39 via wivb.com
  With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump was weighing Tuesday how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• 90-year-old Seattle woman makes full recovery from coronavirus

  24-03-2020 17:39 via wivb.com
  SEATTLE, Wash. (WTVO) — 90-year-old Geneva Wood, who was diagnosed with coronavirus after an outbreak at her nursing home, has made a remarkable full recovery. According to KUSA, Wood suffered a stroke just after Christmas and had been living at the Life Care Center in Kirkland. She was just days away from being able to go […]
  
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• Staying busy at home, while supporting local businesses

  24-03-2020 17:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — From creating crafts to decorating delicious treats, there are plenty of ways to have some fun at home, while helping out local businesses. “We have managed to take our business and move it to our homes,” said Loaded Lumber co-owner Jillian Cannan. The DIY wood working studio has teamed up with […]
  
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• New York corrections officers not allowed to wear masks

  24-03-2020 16:59 via wivb.com
  Correctional officers in New York will not be allowed to wear or bring in their own masks to work, according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
  
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• Harbor Freight donating entire supply of medical equipment to hospitals

  24-03-2020 16:56 via wivb.com
  (WIVB)- As the coronavirus crisis continues, healthcare officials across the country have sent out a plea for medical supplies. Harbor Freight is answering the call. The company announced Tuesday that it will donate its entire supply of personal protective equipment including, N95 Masks, face shields, and Nitrile gloves to front line hospitals with 24-hour emergency […]
  
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• Homemade masks could be ‘last resort’ during coronavirus pandemic

  24-03-2020 16:49 via wivb.com
  With demand for masks straining the supply, an Ohio company is preparing to marshal all of the resources of the Amish community to help extend the masks and medical gowns.
  
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• Coronavirus FAQ: Disinfecting your devices and other things you should know

  24-03-2020 15:18 via wivb.com
  What is COVID-19? According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. The coronavirus is actually a large family of viruses that also includes SARS. COVID-19 is the specific illness related to the current outbreak. The acronym stands for “coronavirus disease 2019,” which refers to the […]
  
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• State leaders call on Tesla to make ventilators in Buffalo to meet high demand

  24-03-2020 14:52 via wivb.com
  Can Tesla make ventilators at the Buffalo factory to fill a desperate need? Two state leaders have asked the company to help.
  
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• Resident of Weinberg Campus tests positive for coronavirus

  24-03-2020 14:40 via wivb.com
  A letter was recently sent to family members, informing them of this.
  
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• LIST: States that have closed all schools through the end of the school year due to coronavirus

  24-03-2020 14:39 via wivb.com
  DALLAS (NEXSTAR) — Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many states have taken the rare step of shutting down schools to try and slow the spread of the virus. The outbreak has already closed schools in most states. Here is a list of states that have announced schools will remain closed through the end of the […]
  
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• Florida couple cancels wedding, gets married on Facebook live

  24-03-2020 14:33 via wivb.com
  The coronavirus pandemic has forced many couples to postpone or cancel the weddings they planned.
  
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• WATCH: Gov. Cuomo to provide update on COVID-19 cases at 11 a.m.

  24-03-2020 14:26 via wivb.com
  Gov. Cuomo will be giving an update on the coronavirus pandemic at 11 a.m.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo addresses need for ventilators, beds as amount of cases rises to more than 25,000

  24-03-2020 14:26 via wivb.com
  Gov. Cuomo will be giving an update on the coronavirus pandemic at 11 a.m.
  
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• Dr. Lauren Clay speaks on improving family health post-disaster

  24-03-2020 13:56 via wivb.com
  Hear what she told us on Wake Up!
  
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• Taking care of the elderly during the pandemic

  24-03-2020 13:18 via wivb.com
  The Erie County Department of Health is offering helpful pieces of advice for those taking care of the senior members of our community.
  
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• School social worker gives parents advice on helping kids at home

  24-03-2020 13:00 via wivb.com
  Jennifer Noe, a social worker from Smallwood Drive Elementary School in the Amherst Central School District, joined us on Wake Up! via Skype Tuesday morning.
  
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• As coronavirus seeps into U.S. prisons, activists push for the release of vulnerable inmates

  24-03-2020 03:08 via wivb.com
  (CBS NEWS) – The nearly 2.3 million people incarcerated across America are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak, activists warn, and the virus has already made its way behind bars. The close proximity of inmates, coupled with inadequate treatment, can cause diseases to spread quickly inside prisons, where resources like soap, cleaning supplies and warm […]
  
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• ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 23, 2020

  24-03-2020 01:11 via wivb.com
  As the nation still finds itself in the throes of a pandemic, Nexstar stations from around the country are providing updates each night at 9 p.m./8 CST with the latest coronavirus headlines.
  
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