Cuomo: Increase in positive Covid-19 cases in WNY a 'caution flag' Keith McShea News Staff Reporter Aug 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2020 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa at a coronavirus news conference this year. Getty Images file Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Keith McShea News Staff Reporter The increasing number of positive coronavirus cases in Western New York has gotten the attention of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. kAmrF@>@ 42==65 (6DE6C? }6H *@C<VD A@D:E:G6 E6DE C2E6[ H9:49 92D 366? D:8?:7:42?E=J 9:896C E92? :? E96 C6DE @7 E96 DE2E6 @G6C E96 A2DE H66<[ 2 Q42FE:@? 7=28]Q k^AmkAm(9:=6 E96 DE2E6 C64@C565 :ED =@H6DE\6G6C A@D:E:G6 E6DE C2E6 @7 _]eeT 7@C $F?52J[ (6DE6C? }6H *@C< A@DE65 E96 9:896DE C2E6 :? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Niagara County Covid-19 infection rate rises Niagara County reported 21 new Covid-19 cases over the weekend, as the county's infection rate rose to 1.58%. WNY has state's highest coronavirus test rate for fifth straight day While the state was under 1% Monday for the 18th straight day (0.94%), Western New York's rate was 1.8%. Erie County issues stark warning to Bills fans, travelers, gym owners "We've got to get our numbers down," Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said. Covid-19 infection rate in WNY nears 2% Western New York's regional infection rate has been higher than the rest of the state for much of the past week. Another day of good coronavirus news for state, but not for WNY Western New York had the highest infection rate in the state at 1.4%, the third time in four days its rate has been highest. State data shows good coronavirus news for NY, troubling signs for WNY New York's coronavirus infection numbers continue to be very good. The same can't be said for Western New York's. Watch Now: Related Video The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond A1 Minute! 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Niagara County Covid-19 infection rate rises Niagara County reported 21 new Covid-19 cases over the weekend, as the county's infection rate rose to 1.58%.
WNY has state's highest coronavirus test rate for fifth straight day While the state was under 1% Monday for the 18th straight day (0.94%), Western New York's rate was 1.8%.
Erie County issues stark warning to Bills fans, travelers, gym owners "We've got to get our numbers down,"Â Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said.
Covid-19 infection rate in WNY nears 2% Western New York's regional infection rate has been higher than the rest of the state for much of the past week.Â
Another day of good coronavirus news for state, but not for WNY Western New York had the highest infection rate in the state at 1.4%, the third time in four days its rate has been highest.Â
State data shows good coronavirus news for NY, troubling signs for WNY New York's coronavirus infection numbers continue to be very good. The same can't be said for Western New York's.Â
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