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NYS to Close Bars, Restaurants, Theaters and More
Per WIVB, New York State is officially closing many establishments where people gather.
As of 8PM Monday night, restaurants and bars will move exclusively to takeout/delivery. Gyms, movie theaters and casinos will close entirely. Grocery stores will remain open for the time being...
CDC Recommends No Gatherings of 50+ For At Least Eight Weeks
The latest update from the Center For Disease Control has arrived, and they are currently recommending no gatherings of 50+ for at least the next eight weeks.
Per the CDC:
Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities...
Erie County Schools Closed Until April 20th
Effectively immediately, ALL Erie County Schools will be closed until April 20th.
Per WGRZ, Buffalo Public Schools superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash made the announcement on Sunday afternoon after all eight WNY counties had declared a state of emergency...
Niagara County in State of Emergency, Schools Closed Until Further Notice
Niagara County leaders announced in a press conference on Sunday afternoon that Niagara County is now in a state of emergency.
As a result of the state of emergency, all Niagara County Schools will be closed until further notice...
Erie County in State of Emergency, Schools Closed on Monday
Mark Poloncarz announced in a press conference on Sunday morning that Erie County is now in a state of emergency.
As a result of the state of emergency, all Erie County Schools will be closed on Monday so that schools may be thoroughly cleaned and so preparations can be made in the case of an extended closure...
Governor Cuomo Pleads With NYS Residents: “Stay Home”
Per WIVB, Governor Cuomo has made a plea to all residents of New York State:
With well over 600 confirmed cases and at least two deaths due to the COVID-19 virus, it is imperative that individuals distance themselves, as the easiest way to spread the virus is by close contact...
Three COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Erie County
As testing continues to ramp up in WNY, the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been discovered in Erie County. Per the Erie County Department of Health via Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz's Twitter account, three samples from Erie County residents have tested positive for COVID-19...
Fallsview Casino Resort Pausing Entertainment
Rescheduled dates will be announced to the public as soon as possible.
Buffalo Public Schools Will Be Closed to Students on Monday
Staff will still report, and on Tuesday when students return they will receive enough materials so that they can continue to learn from home for three weeks.
Buffalo Arts Studio Live On Five Postponed
The previously scheduled Live on Five Fundraiser from the Buffalo Arts Studio has been postponed, per their press release (see below).
As of now there is no make-up date scheduled, although Buffalo Arts Studio does hope to find a new date to hold the fundraiser in the near future...
NYS Bans Gatherings of 500 or More People
Per Lohud.com, NYS is banning all events and gatherings of 500 people or more. Further restrictions may be imposed on venues as well in order to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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