ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — According to Erie County COVID-19 data, five people died Friday from COVID-19, bringing the total to 57 people who have died due to the virus.
The county currently has a total of 1,506 positive cases. There are currently 1,019 active cases, and 430 people who have recovered.
The county announced in a press release changes to its COVID-19 testing protocol, which will now prioritize those connected to health care settings and allow them to initiate testing without a request from their doctor.
Erie County will also distribute Narcan (naloxone) kits at the Broadway Market on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon for anyone who needs one. The distribution will happen at a booth between Lupas Meats and the Seafood Store.
Confirmed Cases by Municipality:
- 575 Confirmed in Buffalo
- 181 Confirmed in Amherst/Williamsville
- 154 Confirmed in Cheektowaga/Sloan
- 102 Confirmed in Tonawanda/Kenmore
- 82 Confirmed in Hamburg/Blasdell
- 75 Confirmed in Orchard Park/Village
- 72 Confirmed in Lancaster/Village
- 59 Confirmed in West Seneca
- 34 Confirmed in Clarence
- 30 Confirmed in Grand Island
- 26 Confirmed in Aurora/East Aurora
- 24 Confirmed in Alden/Village
- 22 Confirmed in Elma
- 18 Confirmed in Lackawanna
- 13 Confirmed in Evans/Angola
- 6 Confirmed in Boston
- 5 Confirmed in North Collins/Village
- 5 Confirmed in Concord/Springville
- 4 Confirmed in Holland
- 4 Confirmed in Eden
- 4 Confirmed in Newstead/Akron/Tonawanda Territory
- 3 Confirmed in City of Tonawanda
- 2 Confirmed in Wales
- 2 Confirmed in Brant/Farnham/Cattaraugus Territory
- 2 Confirmed in Collins/Gowanda
- 1 Confirmed in Colden
- 1 Confirmed in Marilla
- 0 Confirmed in Sardinia