Governor Cuomo announced that Malls in Phase 4 regions can open Friday but only if they have high-efficiency Air Conditioning systems with Filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value; or “MERV rating” that filters out of the COVID-19 virus:
(Cuomo 7-9-20)
Ventilation protocols include increased outdoor air, reduced air circulation, longer system run times and frequent filter checks, Mall Staff and shoppers will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing protocols.
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The State Health Department announced that Patient Hospitalization from the Coronavirus is 851, the number of people on ventilators is at 98, and there were 8 deaths Wednesday& 584 new cases of the virus diagnosed. The state death toll is 24,959, the total number of cases since March is 399,513.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 159 total cases of the Coronavirus so far, 74 are currently quarantined, no one is hospitalized, there have been 141 recoveries, 6 deaths and over 12,400 tests have been performed.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that a Stamford man succumbed to a cardiac emergency while driving in the Town of Kortright Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 12:20 PM Wednesday Deputies & EMS responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway, upon their arrival, emergency medical personnel discovered the driver 67 year old John Mason of Stamford was in cardiac arrest and began lifesaving treatment, however, efforts to resuscitate Mason were unsuccessful. The Investigation determined that Mason suffered a fatal cardiac related emergency while driving and drifted off the roadway and into a ditch.
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Cooperstown yesterday. Schumer is urging the President to send more federal aid to municipalities; Otsego County officials reported that they lost an estimate 15 million dollars in revenue because of the shutdown from the Coronavirus pandemic.
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The Oneonta Common Council approved of a measure to form the Community Advisory Board, to review the Oneonta Police Departments’ policies & procedures. All municipalities in New York State with a police force are mandated to hold public meetings to reform police practices by April 1st of next year.
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The Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street reopens to the public on Friday at 12:00 noon. Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 15 persons at a time. Masks and social distancing will be required. There will be regular cleaning and disinfecting of high-contact surfaces. The History Center’s hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, more information is available at 432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.
State Police investigated a 1 vehicle tractor trailer crash at about 8:30 Wednesday morning on I-88 in Otego. Troopers reported that the tractor trailer filled with milk containers rolled over on I-88, blocking both lanes of the highway westbound & pour a significant amount of milk on the highway. The Driver was 26 year old Andrew Lloyd of Porter Corners, he was not injured & told Troopers he fell asleep at the wheel, and he was later taken to Ellis Hospital in Schenectady by his employer.
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For the 15th straight day, Delaware County continues to report no new cases of COVID-19 yesterday and no additional recoveries. To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases, with 17 people under quarantine. No Patients are isolated at home or in a hospital, 6 people have died and 76 have fully recovered.
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Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 728 cases of the Coronavirus, with 53 deaths, 602 recoveries & 320 being monitored by the Department, they have conducted 21,505 tests.
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The next Sidney Town Board Meeting will be held live at 7:00 pm tonight at 44 Grand Street in Sidney. Social distancing and masks will be required for entrance. Public attendance is limited to 30% of the meeting room capacity and seats are available until that capacity is reached. Arrangements will also be in place to view the Meeting on Zoom. A link will be provided on the Town website.
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The State DOT is advising motorists the ramp from State Route 7 Northbound to I-88 Eastbound in the town of Dickinson will close today through July 23rd for repairs, milling and paving. Motorists should allow extra travel time to follow posted detours. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones.
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