Cuomo grilled over COVID-19 nursing home deaths
House Republicans grilled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday over his response to the COVID-19 pandemic amid fresh claims that the Democrat has tried to deflect... Read More.
Stories tagged with: Deaths
Tioga County Sheriff: Deaths in Town of Tioga were murder-suicide involving husband, wife
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has determined that the two deaths in the Town of Tioga were a result of a murder-suicide involving a married couple.According to police, 46-year-old Michael C. Shumway, Jr. shot and killed his wife 44-year-old Janice L. Shumway and then... Read More.
Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigating two deaths in Tioga
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the Town of Tioga on Monday morning for a report of two deceased individuals.The Tioga County Criminal Investigative Division and road patrol were on the scene just after 9:18 a.m. on Monday.The sheriff’s office... Read More.
Excess deaths remained elevated even after COVID-19 vaccines, study finds
More people died in Western countries than expected for three consecutive years amid the COVID-19 pandemic, despite containment measures and vaccines, according to a new study.
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Report: Pedestrian deaths hit 40-year high
It’s a dangerous business going out your door, Bilbo Baggins tells Frodo. But in America, rather than Middle Earth, a pedestrian’s greatest threat may just be how American... Read More.
CDC estimates decline in U.S. overdose deaths in 2023, totals remain staggering
Provisional estimates show drug overdose deaths declined about 3.1% nationwide, but multiple states reported increases of more than 20%.
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Pedestrian deaths drop 10%, but still above pre-pandemic level
(The Center Square) — Early data is showing that America’s streets are getting safer for pedestrians, though deaths are still higher than pre-pandemic.
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Unknown unknowns: Pennsylvania doesnt track inmate deaths
(The Center Square) — Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best.
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NYS reports Chemung County overdose deaths involving opioids increasing
The latest New York State Department of Health report shows overdose deaths involving opioids totaled 4,766 in 2021 and has only increased since. This is especially true locally. This alarming trend is exactly why Chemung County is launching EndOD, a national overdose... Read More.
Tioga County Public Health reports two weekend deaths from drug overdoses
(Owego, NY) - Tioga County Public Health has observed a spike in drug overdoses in Tioga County between April 28-30, 2023. Two of the documented overdoses over the weekend were fatal. While it is unknown if the overdoses are related, the public is warned... Read More.
Comptroller: New York State drug overdose deaths surged 68 percent during pandemic
(Albany, NY) - Drug overdose fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York State, with opioid-related deaths increasing by 68% to nearly 5,000 individuals from 2019 to 2021, according to an analysis released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The surge was largely... Read More.
Two COVID-19 related deaths reported in Tioga County in past two week; 77 total
OWEGO, NY - Tioga County Legislature Chairwoman Martha Sauerbrey sadly reports the loss of another life due to the Coronavirus. Our heartfelt sympathies, prayers, and thoughts are with the loved ones, said Sauerbrey.TIOGA COUNTY
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