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• Jamestown restaurant provides meals to hospital workers at UPMC Chautauqua

  17-04-2020 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)–A restaurant in Jamestown dished out free meals for hospital workers this week. Basil & Bones set up their food trailer to serve pulled pork mac and cheese, pasta with meat sauce to staff at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. The restaurant’s manager says it’s his restaurant’s way of saying thank you to healthcare workers. […]
  
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• Kaleida Health test plasma treatment with antibodies from recovered COVID patient

  17-04-2020 23:37 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB)–Kaleida Health is taking its testing and treatments to a new level today. Kaleida Health announced that starting today at least a dozen patients are being given plasma treatment where the antibodies from someone who has recovered from COVID are transfused into someone who is still fighting COVID. None of these are guaranteed […]
  
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• Both Wegmans and Tops in support of face covering mandate

  17-04-2020 23:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Both Wegmans and Tops released statements in support of the state order. Wegmans said in part,”we strongly encourage customers to wear a face-covering while shopping in our stores in adherence to the governor’s executive order. We are focused on complying with all local and state mandates while keeping the health and safety of […]
  
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• Feds go after self-described church in Florida selling bleaching agent as cure for COVID-19

  17-04-2020 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) – A federal judge in Florida has ordered the leaders of a self-described church to cease selling a bleaching agentit falsely claims will treat and prevent COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The organization, known as the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing, is based in Florida and markets its “Master […]
  
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• Sisters die 102 years apart, each from global pandemics

  17-04-2020 23:01 via wivb.com
  
  A 96-year-old Austin woman died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the victim of the worst global pandemic since the 1918 Spanish flu. It was actually that pandemic 102 years ago that killed her older sister, who at the time was just a 5-year-old child.
  
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• Latest: Three Buffalo police officers, 13 firefighters on leave with coronavirus

  17-04-2020 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three Buffalo police officers and 13 Buffalo firefighters have tested positive for the coronavirus and are currently on leave. Additionally, 23 police officers and 32 firefighters are on administrative leave. Forty-nine police officers and 22 firefighters have returned to work.
  
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• Nursing homes must notify families of COVID-19 positive case or death within 24 hours

  17-04-2020 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Following an executive order, nursing homes in New York State must now notify families on a timely basis whenever there is a positive coronavirus case or death in the facility.  The States Health Department originally recommended nursing homes to do this – now this executive order makes it mandatory. At his news conference […]
  
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• Facebook will now warn users who “like” fake coronavirus news

  17-04-2020 22:35 via wivb.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) – Fake coronavirus news is rampant across social media, and now Facebook is taking more aggressive action to try to limit it. The tech giant will soon let users know if they interact with misinformation related to the pandemic on the site.  Users will soon be sent notifications informing them if they have “liked,” reacted to or commented […]
  
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• Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces pay cuts for management

  17-04-2020 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)–Effective Monday, the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is reducing the salaries of all its managers until further notice. A hospital spokesperson says the cuts will range from 20% for Memorial’s CEO to 7% percent for Department Directors and other members of the management team. Medical center administrators, including its vice presidents, […]
  
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• Tops workers helping Instacart shop with increased demand for online orders

  17-04-2020 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB)–A spokesperson for Tops Friendly Markets says they are working closely with Instacart to monitor the increased demand for online orders during the pandemic. Originally, Tops says it put measures into place to help alleviate Instacart wait times, including expanding the hours Instacart shoppers can shop, allowing them to fulfill orders quickly, and […]
  
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• Taste of Buffalo organizers to decide in mid-May if they have to cancel

  17-04-2020 21:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Taste of Buffalo organizers say there are no plans to move the date to later in the year. “We are hopeful that we can hold the Taste this July to give local restaurants a much-needed boost,” Organizers said in a message on Twitter. Organizers tell us they are in regular communication with the […]
  
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• Vargo brings the spirit of Good Neighbors to Vegas

  17-04-2020 20:44 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo people take great pride in their reputation as the City of Good Neighbors. We might not finish first, but it’s become part of the cultural ethos to be the first to reach out in a crisis.  So it seems fitting that during a global pandemic, a Western New York native would be working to […]
  
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• Dr. Oz apologizes for saying reopening schools at risk of killing 2-3% of the population is an “appetizing opportunity”

  17-04-2020 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) – Speaking with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Thursday, TV doctor Mehmet Oz ignited a social media firestorm by saying that reopening America’s schools presented an “appetizing opportunity” because it might only kill 2% to 3% of the population.  “We need our mojo back,” Oz said. “Let’s start with things that are really critical to […]
  
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• Pres. Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions

  17-04-2020 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  China’s economy shrank 6.8% in the quarter ending in March compared with the same period a year ago, its worst contraction since market-style economic reforms began in 1979.
  
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• LIVE NOW: Pres. Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions

  17-04-2020 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  China’s economy shrank 6.8% in the quarter ending in March compared with the same period a year ago, its worst contraction since market-style economic reforms began in 1979.
  
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• ‘LIBERATE!’: Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions

  17-04-2020 19:56 via wivb.com
  
  China’s economy shrank 6.8% in the quarter ending in March compared with the same period a year ago, its worst contraction since market-style economic reforms began in 1979.
  
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• Florida governor gives green light for some beaches to reopen

  17-04-2020 19:14 via wivb.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s governor on Friday gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement came as north Florida beaches became among the first to allow allow beach-goers to return since the virus-induced closures. […]
  
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• Dr. Mario Beccari gives insight on wearing a facial covering in public

  17-04-2020 18:25 via wivb.com
  
  Hear what Dr. Beccari told us on Wake Up!
  
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• Eight more people die from COVID-19 in Erie County, bringing total of deaths to 115

  17-04-2020 18:11 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Another eight people have died from COVID-19 in Erie County, bringing the county’s total coronavirus death count to 115 as of Friday afternoon. The county now has a total of 2,023 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz noted in a tweet that just over half of […]
  
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• Niagara County reports four more deaths from COVID-19, bringing total deaths to 13

  17-04-2020 17:37 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Four more people in Niagara County have died of COVID-19, the Niagara County Department of Health announced Friday. The deceased are: 73 year-old male with underlying health conditions 88 year-old male with underlying health conditions 74 year-old female with underlying health conditions 67 year-old male with underlying health conditions A […]
  
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• Niagara County reporting two more coronavirus deaths bringing total to 15

  17-04-2020 17:37 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -Two more people in Niagara County have died of COVID-19, the Niagara County Department of Health announced Sunday. The deceased are: 73-year-old man with underlying health conditions 75-year-old woman with underlying health conditions A total of 15 people in Niagara County have died of COVID-19. As of Sunday April 19, there […]
  
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• Niagara County reporting 1 new coronavirus death, 5 new cases

  17-04-2020 17:37 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Monday, April 20 Niagara County Department of Health announced another death in the county from COVID-19 Monday. Officials say an 88- year -old man with no underlying health conditions is the latest victim of the virus. The county is also reporting five new positive cases and 133 recovered. Niagara Falls […]
  
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• Gov. Cuomo orders private labs to coordinate with NYS to increase COVID-19 testing

  17-04-2020 17:23 via wivb.com
  
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• Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul joins us on Wake Up!

  17-04-2020 17:11 via wivb.com
  
  Hochul spoke about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Friday morning.
  
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• Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 17, 2020

  17-04-2020 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  Weekdays at 11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends. (KARK/NEXSTAR) – Some health experts and lawmakers say reopening the country too quickly could […]
  
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• NYS suspends collection of state debt referred to AG’s office again

  17-04-2020 16:33 via wivb.com
  
  State debt collection is frozen for another 30 days, New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday morning.
  
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• Kaleida offering COVID-19 tests for essential workers

  17-04-2020 14:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kaleida Health is expanding its coronavirus testing. After first focusing on critical patients and frontline hospital workers, the hospital system will now offer testing to essential workers with symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include coughing, a fever greater than 100 degrees, and shortness of breath. A prescription from a primary care doctor […]
  
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• Employee of East Aurora Tops tests positive for COVID-19

  17-04-2020 12:16 via wivb.com
  
  Tops will be doing a deep cleaning of the store, or be "hospital cleaned," as Tops Markets Public and Media Relations Manager Kathy Sautter put it.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo says mandate to wear face masks is essential to protect yourself and your family

  17-04-2020 04:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Governor Andrew Cuomo talked today about his new executive order directing those in public to wear a mask or face-covering in public where social distancing isn’t possible. But, he says that order is only good if people actually follow it. So by tomorrow across New York State, you’ll be expected to wear a […]
  
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• One man drives his RV from Binghamton area to help a local nurse

  17-04-2020 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE VIEW, N.Y. (WIVB)–RVs 4 MDs is a program that matches up RV owners to healthcare workers looking for a space to keep their household safe. Today, one man drove his RV all the way from the Binghamton area to help a local nurse out. Katie Zoyhofski works at Fox Run Nursing Home in Orchard […]
  
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• One man drives his RV all the way from Binghamton area to help a local nurse

  17-04-2020 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE VIEW, N.Y. (WIVB)–RVs for MDs is a program that matches up RV owners to healthcare workers looking for a space to keep their household safe. Today, one man drove his RV all the way from the Binghamton area to help a local nurse out. Katie Zoyhofski works at Fox Run Nursing Home in Orchard […]
  
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• Pizza Hut donates pizzas and $500k to teachers amid pandemic

  17-04-2020 02:04 via wivb.com
  
  With many schools closed across the country, Pizza Hut is stepping up to try and help with missed lunches. The chain says it is donating 250,000 personal pan pizzas along with $500,000 in grants to educators. Teachers have to use the money to buy books and resources for students through the chain’s Read-and-Feed program. With […]
  
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• With new guidelines in place, are states prepared to reopen?

  17-04-2020 01:58 via wivb.com
  
  As the U.S. moves past 32,000 coronavirus deaths, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the issues that likely won’t be featured tonight during primetime cable news — including the struggle states might experience to reopen and relief funds running out for small businesses. You can watch their original reporting in a livestream at 9/8c. […]
  
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• Watch: With new guidelines in place, are states prepared to reopen?

  17-04-2020 01:58 via wivb.com
  
  As the U.S. moves past 32,000 coronavirus deaths, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the issues that likely won’t be featured tonight during primetime cable news — including the struggle states might experience to reopen and relief funds running out for small businesses. You can watch their original reporting in the video above. The […]
  
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• Big Ditch helping workers without a job right now

  17-04-2020 01:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A Buffalo brewery is helping local workers without a job right now. Big Ditch Brewing is introducing its new ‘All Together IPA’ today. Part of the proceeds from the brew will go to the struggling hospitality industry. Breweries all over the world are asked to create their own all together beer to help […]
  
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• Amherst Town Supervisor says economy will likely re-open in stages

  17-04-2020 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)–The Amherst Town Supervisor is speaking out about the economic impact this pandemic will have there. Brian Kulpa said that the economy will likely re-open in stages rather than a “flip of a switch.” He says this long shut-down will mean lots of lost revenue for Western New York’s largest suburb. Kulpa says […]
  
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