Garnar to hold weekly coronavirus briefing – WBNG-TV

(WBNG) -- Broome County Executive Jason Garnar is expected to hold a coronavirus briefing Wednesday afternoon.

The state COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the former Gannett Printing building in Johnson City had adelayed opening Tuesday due to the snowstorm.

The number of active cases in Broome County dropped significantly in the past week. According to theBroome County COVID-19 Trackeron Jan. 27, there were 1,439 active cases, and as of Feb. 2, there are 885. Active cases have dropped by nearly 600 in one week.

According to theNew York State COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker,the Southern Tier has received 67,835 total doses (1st and 2nd), administered 53,481 total doses (1st and 2nd), and has administered/received 79% doses (1st and 2nd).

The Broome County rapid testing site is located atMacArthur Parkuntil Sunday, Feb. 7, and is open from 1 to 7 p.m.

The conference will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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