Cuomo: WNY has heard the message; making good progress on hospitalizations
Governor Andrew Cuomo says region has gone from highest positivity in the state a month ago to currently 4th lowest in the state. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:59 PM EST December 28, 2020
ALBANY, N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday provided an update to New Yorkers on Day 303 of the state s on-going response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuomo said the WNY region, which encompasses Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany counties, has gone from having the highest positivity rate in the state a month ago to currently having the fourth lowest.
The WNY region currently has 494 people in hospitals being treated for COVID-19, or 0.04% of the population. The region s positivity rate currently stands at 6.43%.
Cooper signs order to allow to-go mixed alcoholic beverages
Cooper signs order to allow to-go mixed alcoholic beverages By WECT Staff | December 21, 2020 at 4:24 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 11:21 PM
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order Monday directing the Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) Commission to waive state regulations, thereby allowing sale of to-go mixed alcoholic beverages effective December 21 through the end of January.
“This order will help people avoid settings that can contribute to increased viral spread while giving restaurants and bars a financial boost that they need right now,” said Governor Cooper. “With cases and hospitalizations high around the country, let’s all do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 while supporting local, small businesses safely.”