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• 900 clinical staff workers step up to help care for COVID-19 patients, Kaleida Health says

  16-04-2020 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Kaleida Health says more than 900 clinical staff workers have stepped up to help care for COVID-19 patients across the healthcare network. That includes doctors, nurses, and students. A Kaleida spokesperson says the recruitment is to make sure the current workforce doesn’t become overwhelmed when coronavirus peaks in our community. Kaleida Health has […]
  
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• School spirit is high for Elmwood Village Charter School three-day teacher caravan parade

  16-04-2020 23:15 via wivb.com
  Dozens of teachers from the Elmwood Village Charter School hit the road in a caravan parade to lift the spirits of students Thursday afternoon. This is day two of the three-day teacher caravan for the Elmwood Village Charter School. “We want our kids to know that we’re thinking about them, our teachers and our staff […]
  
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• Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein answers your COVID-19 questions

  16-04-2020 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein joined us live over the phone to answer your questions about the coronavirus. Below are some of the viewer questions Dr. Burstein responded to: Since Governor Cuomo indicated antibody testing for essential workers will start this week, how do we get a test? What do we […]
  
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• Trump unveils phased approach to reopening economy

  16-04-2020 22:45 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases. President Donald Trump unveiled his administration’s plans to ease social distancing requirements on a call Thursday with the nation’s governors. The new guidelines are […]
  
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• Independent Health seeing increase in fraud schemes regarding COVID-19

  16-04-2020 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB)–Independent Health says it’s seeing an increase in the number of fraudulent calls and phishing-type emails to individuals regarding information about their coverage or alleged updates on the coronavirus.  “Independent Health is focused on protecting our members from people who may attempt to prey upon their fears and vulnerabilities during this difficult time. […]
  
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• Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul discusses COVID-19 on Buffalo Niagara Partnership webisode

  16-04-2020 22:16 via wivb.com
  
  On Thursday, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul. joined the Buffalo Niagara Partnership for a webisode. She discusses the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hochul also touches on what New York is doing to support employers and businesses during this time.
  
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• Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic?

  16-04-2020 22:00 via wivb.com
  
  (AP) – Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic? There is no evidence that COVID-19 is spreading through mail or parcels, according to the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of it is spread from droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, which are inhaled […]
  
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• Chautauqua County has 27 confirmed COVID-19 cases

  16-04-2020 21:44 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Chautauqua County has 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday. The case count includes one new confirmed case- a woman in her 60s. There are currently five active cases of the coronavirus in the county. Nineteen people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the county have recovered. Three people […]
  
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• Third Niagara County Sheriff’s Office employee tests positive for COVID-19

  16-04-2020 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Communications Division employee with the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the third employee of the Sheriff’s Office to test positive. According to acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti says the employee had exposure outside of his job during off duty hours early last week, and continued working in […]
  
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• Emirates airline begins testing passengers for coronavirus

  16-04-2020 21:15 via wivb.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) – In a bid to resume regular air travel and increase the number of passengers willing to fly, Emirates airlines has begun conducting rapid coronavirus tests on passengers before they board a flight. The company said it is the first airline to do so. The Dubai-based airline on Wednesday announced that passengers on flights to […]
  
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• FDA shares food shopping safety tips for the COVID-19 pandemic

  16-04-2020 20:53 via wivb.com
  
  (WIVB) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a list of ways to keep yourself safe while shopping for food during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what they say about shopping: Prepare a shopping list in advance. Buy just 1 to 2 weeks-worth of groceries at a time. Buying more than you need can create […]
  
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• 44 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming County

  16-04-2020 20:16 via wivb.com
  
  Anyone willing to make and donate masks for the community can call (585) 786-8911.
  
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• US jobless claims top 22 million as Trump reveals economic recovery plan

  16-04-2020 20:06 via wivb.com
  
  The government said 5.2 million more people applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the running total to about 22 million out of a U.S. work force of roughly 159 million — easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.
  
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• LIVE NOW: US jobless claims top 22 million as Trump reveals economic recovery plan

  16-04-2020 20:06 via wivb.com
  
  The government said 5.2 million more people applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the running total to about 22 million out of a U.S. work force of roughly 159 million — easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.
  
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• People around the world are taking out their trash in formal wear and costumes – because where else is there to go?

  16-04-2020 19:02 via wivb.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) – There’s only so much you can do during quarantine, so some people are getting excited about basic tasks like taking out the trash. Now, it’s become a trend online to post photos and videos of doing the chore while dressed up in formal wear, costumes or silly outfits. Because where else is there to […]
  
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• Orleans County reports first death from COVID-19

  16-04-2020 18:13 via wivb.com
  
  ORLEANS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)- Orleans County is reporting its first death from COVID-19. The individual was over 65 years old and had been under mandatory isolation, Paul Pettit, Director of the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments, said. More details about the individual are not being released at this time due to privacy.
  
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• Wegmans McKinley employee tests positive for COVID-19

  16-04-2020 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Wegmans employee who works at the location on McKinley Parkway has tested positive for COVID-19, a Wegmans spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. Any employees who had exposure to the affected employee were notified and placed in mandatory quarantine out of an abundance of caution. “Please be assured that the health department […]
  
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• WATCH: Gov. Cuomo gives update on COVID-19 in NY

  16-04-2020 17:20 via wivb.com
  
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• Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is dropping as NYS on PAUSE extends to May 15

  16-04-2020 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  As the “curve” continues to flatten, Cuomo is looking toward the future — not just preparing for new cases, but “re-opening” New York.
  
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• Having trouble with the IRS web portal? You’re not alone

  16-04-2020 16:24 via wivb.com
  
  More than 9 million people have checked on their stimulus status already.
  
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• 26 Shirts releases “Mighty Med” benefiting those on the front line

  16-04-2020 14:59 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — 26 Shirts, a local company dedicated to giving back, has put out a new shirt that benefits our healthcare workers fighting on the front line.  “Mighty Med,” features a Buffalo dressed in scrubs and is available through Sunday at 26shirts.com. Here is the direct link – https://26shirts.com/products/buffalo-special-edition-mighty-med.  $8 dollars from each 26-Shirt goes […]
  
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• Attorneys answer employee-related questions concerning the coronavirus

  16-04-2020 14:58 via wivb.com
  
  Two attorneys with experience in labor and employee law answer questions posed by viewers and readers of WIVB.
  
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• Village of Fredonia extending State of Emergency for up to 30 days

  16-04-2020 05:23 via wivb.com
  
  FREDONIA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Officials in the Village of Fredonia say they are extending the local State of Emergency for up to 30 days due to the pandemic. This goes into effect on Thursday. “We will continue our State of Emergency, along with the County and State. We are taking these prudent precautions and necessary steps to […]
  
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• Newest COVID-19 case in Cattaraugus County is healthcare worker, county total now 27

  16-04-2020 04:40 via wivb.com
  
  CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Cattaraugus County health officials say they received notification of a 27th lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The newest case is a man who lives in the northeastern part of the county. Officials say he’s a healthcare worker with no known positive COVID-19 contacts. He was tested on April 13 after developing […]
  
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• Michael Caputo joining U.S. Department of Health and Human Sevices during pandemic

  16-04-2020 04:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A local political consultant has landed a job in the president’s administration. Michael Caputo will join the Department of Health and Human Services as the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Caputo worked on the Trump campaign in 2016.
  
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• One COVID-19 patient hopes her story will raise awareness about how horrible the disease can be

  16-04-2020 04:12 via wivb.com
  
  WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)–Like so many others, Shannon Panaro never thought she would get infected with COVID-19 but after nearly a month of dealing with what she thought was a cold, she ended up in the hospital fighting for her life. It was right after Saint Patrick’s Day that she started feeling a tightness in her […]
  
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• Nardin Academy faculty and staff members surprise seniors with signs to honor them

  16-04-2020 04:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Nardin Academy surprised its senior class Wednesday with signs to honor and celebrate them. While practicing social distancing, the school says 12 volunteer faculty and staff members met at Nardin this morning to collect signs before distributing to each student. Throughout the day, Nardin says its teachers and staff headed to the homes […]
  
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• NFTA meets with Legislator Baskin regarding special passes for riders

  16-04-2020 03:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–An NFTA Spokesperson says they met with Chairwoman April Baskin today to address concerns regarding the safety of riders and operators. The NFTA says it’s working hard to do everything possible to create a safe environment for all. NFTA officials say they appreciate their drivers and those making essential trips on their systems. […]
  
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• Catholic Health launching virtual medical visits this week

  16-04-2020 02:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–To respond to the urgent need for social distancing and self-isolation, Catholic Health is launching a telehealth pilot program this week for associates and eligible family members covered by the system’s health insurance plan. CH Care OnDemand will allow members to connect 24/7 to Catholic Health staff, including doctors, nurse practitioners, Catholic Medical […]
  
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• Watch Live: Lawmakers propose monthly $2,000 stimulus checks as Trump eyes reopening economy

  16-04-2020 02:01 via wivb.com
  
  As the U.S. approaches 30,000 coronavirus deaths, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the issues that likely won’t be featured tonight during primetime cable news — including one proposal to send Americans $2,000/month during the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch their original reporting during a livestream at 9/8c. President Donald Trump says data indicates […]
  
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• Watch: Lawmakers propose monthly $2,000 stimulus checks as Trump eyes reopening economy

  16-04-2020 02:01 via wivb.com
  
  As the U.S. approaches 30,000 coronavirus deaths, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the issues that likely won’t be featured tonight during primetime cable news — including one proposal to send Americans $2,000/month during the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch their original reporting in the video above. President Donald Trump says data indicates the […]
  
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• Lawmakers propose monthly $2,000 stimulus checks as Trump eyes reopening economy

  16-04-2020 02:01 via wivb.com
  
  As the U.S. approaches 30,000 coronavirus deaths, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the issues that likely won’t be featured tonight during primetime cable news — including one proposal to send Americans $2,000/month during the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch their original reporting during a livestream at 9/8c. President Donald Trump says data indicates […]
  
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• Two new positive COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County bringing total to 26

  16-04-2020 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)–Chautauqua County officials provided a COVID-19 update on Wednesday. According to the county, there are now 26 positive cases, with two new cases coming today. One individual is a man in his 70s, and the other new case is a woman in her 50s. Officials tell us there are four active cases. […]
  
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• California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus

  16-04-2020 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, using a mix of taxpayer money and charitable contributions to give 150,000 adults $500 each during the coronavirus outbreak. California has an estimated 2 million immigrants living in the country illegally. They are not […]
  
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• Free lunch and breakfast for Buffalo City School students has started back up

  16-04-2020 00:11 via wivb.com
  The Buffalo City School District as resumed its free breakfast and lunch service for area students on Wednesday. It was temporarily stopped for the Easter holiday. Since the closure of schools back in March because of the coronavirus, the district has been serving between 12 and 15 thousand meals every week. “Friday they were complaining […]
  
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• Buffalo City School parents and students adjust to new normal of learning at home and district rolls out laptops for students

  16-04-2020 00:00 via wivb.com
  Parents in the Buffalo City School district are taking it one day at a time when it comes to making sure their students stay on top of their school work during the coronavirus pandemic. “You have to be able to multitask very well, stay disciplined, and also some of the stuff is new to us, […]
  
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