CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. — Two new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Chautauqua County, N.Y., bringing the total number to 12, county health officials announced. The new cases include a man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s. Of the confirmed cases, two have recovered and been released from mandatory quarantine; one man in his 80s has died; and nine continue to recover under quarantine.

In addition, there are several individuals who have received isolation and quarantine orders by Christine Schuyler, county public health director. This includes:

¯ 26 individuals in mandatory quarantine (individuals confirmed positive of COVID-19 or a household contact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case);

¯ 26 individuals in precautionary quarantine (individuals with travel history to CDC level 3 country or proximal contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19);

¯ 68 individuals in mandatory isolation (individuals who are symptomatic of COVID-19 and are pending COVID-19 lab test).

In all, 156 tests have come back negative locally.

Elsewhere, the Cattaraugus County (N.Y.) Health Department was notified of its eighth confirmed case of COVID-19. The reporting laboratory was Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Pittsburgh.

A male resident who lives in the southeastern part of the county with no significant travel history was tested for COVID-19 on Monday in the emergency room of Olean General Hospital after complaining of fever, shortness of breath, body aches and fatigue. The patient was admitted to the hospital for care and his COVID-19 test result on Thursday indicated that he was COVID-19 positive.

JCC COMMENCEMENT POSTPONED

Jamestown Community College announced it has postponed its May commencement exercises.

“You students have worked extremely hard, with many of you overcoming significant challenges to obtain a college education,” said JCC President Dr. Daniel DeMarte. “The anticipation of walking across the stage at commencement to be recognized in front of your family and peers for your determination and tenacity is rightfully deserved. However, due to the severe national health crisis, we must postpone our traditional commencement ceremony in May. Our decision was not an easy one to make; it was based on ensuring your health as well as the health of your family and loved ones, and our extended community.”

Details regarding commencement plans will be shared with students as they become available over the next several weeks.