As positive rate hits 2 percent, state to send 'SWAT' testing team to WNY Keith McShea News Staff Reporter Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Getty Images Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Keith McShea News Staff Reporter The coronavirus numbers continue to rise in Western New York, and the state is sending in testing reinforcements.kAmv@G] p?5C6H |] rF@>@ D2:5 %9FCD52J >@C?:?8 E92E E96 DE2E6 :D D6?5:?8 2 Q$(p% E62>Q 7C@> E96 962=E9 56A2CE>6?E E92E H:== AC@G:56 >@C6 E6DE:?8 :? 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State's rapid Covid tests show 3.4% infection rate in WNY The governor said the state continues to a have a “caution flag up on Western New York.”
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