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Western NY updates, schools, churches, cases
CONFIRMED CASES - Allegheny Co. 2, Erie Co. 7, Monroe Co. 2
Chautauqua Co. tested 4, with 3 negative, 1 pending. Most schools in the county closed for 30 days, starting on 3/18, with some closed today. State of emergency declared to prepare for eventual cases.
Erie Co. schools closed today (3/16/20), open tomorrow for students to pick up books and personal items, then closed for 30 days.
Western NY Catholic Church masses are suspended until further notice.
40 NY counties in state of emergency.
