Are you ready to put your mask back time every time that you go in a public setting within Erie County? Do you have your mask on you at all times? We may be going back to being required to wear a mask in public. At least, here in Erie County.

Will there be another mask mandate here in Western New York for the holidays? Mark Poloncarz talked to the media yesterday and said there was consideration to make a new mask mandate for public places. Erie County Health officials are watching the COVID rates and numbers.

Last week Thursday and Friday marked the 3rd and 4th highest

It is no surprise that the numbers are going up in Western New York. Last week, at the end of the work week, there were 230 COVID patients in Erie County, and out of the 230 people, 41 of them were in the ICU. How many people died? Check out the numbers in this tweet from Erie County Executive, Mark Poloncarz yesterday. The numbers reflect last Friday.

COVID-19 Hospital Report for November 19: Erie Co. hospitals had 230 patients (up 17), 41 of whom were in the ICU (down 2), 30 on an airway assist (no change), and 54% of the patients were aged 64 and under. Sadly, two more persons died that day.

 

Of 230 patients with known vaccination status, 139 (60%) were not fully vaccinated, 26 of 41 ICU patients (63%) were not fully vaccinated, and 20 of 30 patients with an airway assist (67%) were not fully vaccinated. 2/2

Have you tried to get the COVID booster shot yet anywhere? Where can you get the COVID Booster shot in Buffalo? We have a list for you here and here is the direct link to sign up. It is pretty simple to sign up, but keep in mind there is a little bit of a back-up. Some people have said that

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