coronavirus briefs -- May 1, 2023

Cortland reports one new COVID-19 case

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Cortland County reported one new case of COVID-19 over the weekend, the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began rising to 13,686, the state Health Department reports.

Tompkins and Cayuga counties reported eight new cases Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the state reported. The three counties have seen 61,651 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. The number of people who have died from the virus remains 426.

  • One new COVID patient was admitted Friday to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, the state reported Monday. That was the first admission since April 17. The hospital had five COVID patients. The state reports 321,047 tests have been administered. The state has reported 137 deaths.

  • Tompkins County saw six new cases Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the state Health Department reported. The number of confirmed cases rose to 27,141. The state reports 3,081,973 tests have been administered and 103 people have died.

  • Cayuga County saw two new cases Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the state Health Department reported. Confirmed cases rose to 20,824. The state reports 420,569 tests have been administered, and 186 people have died.