IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY, OTSEGO, SCHOHARIE COUNTY’S SCHOOLS SHUT FOR 2 WEEKS By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Citing an “abundance of caution,” over coronavirus, Oneonta Schools Superintendent Thomas Brindley announced moments ago that all schools in Otsego and Schoharie County will be closed for the next two weeks, starting Monday, March 16. “As of our 2:30 call with the Department of Health, everything was business as usual,” said Brindley. “But two hours later, to receive the message…
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1 (607) 547-5555 Worried You May Have Coronavirus? Call Bassett Hotline By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – (607) 547-5555 is “your pathway to help.” If you have coronavirus symptoms – fever, coughing, trouble breathing – don’t rush to the emergency room or your primary care doctor. Call Bassett Hospital’s coronavirus hotline: (607) 547-5555. You may be told you don’t need to worry. You may be told you need to see a doctor or medical professional, and will…
2 Virus Cases Surface Locally, Governor Reports Bassett Plans Press Briefing Today COOPERSTOWN – Governor Cuomo revealed yesterday that the coronavirus is surfacing locally, with one case each in Herkimer and Delaware counties. Locally, calls started coming last evening of one, perhaps two cases being treated at Bassett Hospital. However, the hospital is declining to confirm any cases. A press conference on the matter is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today, and more details may be available at that time. Meanwhile,…
COVID-19 IMPACTS DAILY LIFE Symphony Cabaret, Playoffs Cancelled Send Cancellation Notices To info@allotsego.com By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Citing the fears about Coronavirus and taking a lead from other organizations around the state, the Catskill Symphony Orchestra just announced that they are canceling their annual Cabaret, scheduled for Saturday, March 14. “We need to pause and see what happens in our area with the virus,” said Diane Williams, CSO chair, in an email. “At this time,…
SUNY, Hartwick Presidents Will Suspend Classes Beginning March 23, Colleges To Offer ‘Remote Instruction’ By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Both local college presidents – SUNY Oneonta’s Barbara Jean Morris and Hartwick’s Margaret L. Drugovich – this evening announced they will be shifting to online instruction, beginning Monday, March 23. In sending the students home, both are acting out of concern about the unknown dimension of the coronavirus outbreak, which has emerged downstate and in Saratoga County.…
CLICK FOR CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE PAGE If Coronavirus Does Surface Here, Bassett Has Structured Plan COOPERSTOWN – Preparing for the new coronavirus locally and the possibility it may be widespread, the Bassett Healthcare Network this afternoon released a multi-point plan of preparedness: A central phone number is being developed to assess the seriousness of people concerned they may have symptoms of upper respiratory illness and need further evaluation. This number should be ready for use within a week. All patients determined…
CORONAVIRUS WATCH CUOMO ANNOUNCES: ALL SUNY CAMPUSES WILL CLOSE MARCH 19 ALBANY – Governor Cuomo announced moments ago that the SUNY System will close all campuses – presumably, including SUNY Oneonta – next Thursday, March 19. The schools will continue the remote learning model for the remainder of the spring semester, Reuters reported. Cuomo also said the number of coronavirus cases in New York state has increased to 212 from 173 the day before. He is also considering cancelling New…
CORONAVIRUS WATCH Bassett President Reports 6 Quarantined, But None Ill By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Though six local people have been voluntarily quarantined as precautions against coronavirus (COVID-19) since the first case was reported in New York State, said Bassett Hospital President William LeCates Tuesday, March 10. As of presstime, none had developed symptoms or tested positive, Dr. LeCates said. “We’ve administered between two and five tests, and not one has come back positive,” he said.…
CORONAVIRUS WATCH Colleges, Bassett Impose Travel Ban SUNY Brings Back Students On Exchange In Italian Cities By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – With Coronavirus cases increasing daily, SUNY Oneonta students who hoped to study abroad will have to wait until the fall semester. “We have cancelled all study abroad programs for the rest of the semester,” said Kim MacLeod, SUNY Oneonta associate director of communications. “And we called back 33 students and faculty members who were already abroad,…
3 Otsego Countians Agree To Quarantines After Travel Abroad Cuomo Mentions Them Today In Briefing On Progress Of Coronavirus In New York COOPERSTOWN – Three Otsego County residents are confined to “cautionary quarantine settings” after visiting one of five countries “where people are ill,” according to Heidi Bond, county Health Department director. She said Governor Cuomo mentioned the three local cases today in his daily press briefing on the extent of coronavirus in New York State.…