Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Broome County was one of 40 health departments across the country to receive the funding. It was the only health department in New York state to get the grant outside of New York City.

“At the current rate, things have the potential to get out of control. And the last thing anybody wants to see is another shutdown.”

"We're talking about one to two new cases, daily, sometimes zero cases daily, to about 30 new cases per day."

Tompkins and Chenango Counties had “substantial” levels of transmission.