Garnar to hold weekly coronavirus briefing (Feb. 17) – WBNG-TV

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

In Garnar's briefing on Feb. 17, he said a large portion of deaths in the county occurred in nursing homes. The nursing home with the most deaths in the county is Willow Point. More than 50 people have died from the virus.

The number of active cases in the county has dropped significantly in the past week. According to the Broome County COVID-19 Trackeron Feb. 17, there were 825 active cases, and as of Feb. 16 there were 570 active cases. Active cases have dropped by 255 in the past week.

According to theNew York State COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker,the Southern Tier has received 105,035 total doses (1st and 2nd), administered 99,349 total doses (1st and 2nd), and has administered/received 95% doses (1st and 2nd).

The Broome County rapid testing site it located at New Life Ministries at 201 Hill Ave. in Endicott until Friday, Feb. 19, and is open from 1 to 7 p.m.

Tune in to 12 News tonight at 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. for the latest and check our website for updates.

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