Capital Region Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tracker

On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan, China. The disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.

As the outbreak continues to have an effect on Capital Region communities, WGNA is committed to bringing you the latest developments, resources and information to assist in this time of social distancing. Bookmark this page to stay updated with COVID-19 and how it affects the Albany, Saratoga, Troy and other areas.

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What Is Social Distancing?
What Is Social Distancing?
Now with most schools in the Capital Region closed for at least a week and some for a month, it is important to know what the term "social distancing" means. Here is a chart that tells you where and what you should be doing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Free Internet For Student Households
Free Internet For Student Households
Most schools in the Capital Region are closed for at least a week and some up until a month. Spectrum is trying to ease the challenge of thousands of students having to learn at home.
Amtrak Limits Service Due to The Coronavirus
Amtrak Limits Service Due to The Coronavirus
Amtrak has announced an abbreviated schedule for its service north of New York City. The new schedule is to eliminate the number of people traveling in large groups due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Anyone Else Loving the Idea of Social Distancing?
Anyone Else Loving the Idea of Social Distancing?
I figured out something about myself this weekend.  I'm really good at social distancing.  Stay in, put on sweats, hang out with my son and girlfriend, eat food, watch Netflix, take a nap, sanitize my hands, make a milkshake, text a few friends, and check in on the elderly. I'm a freaking pro after like 3 days.  I'm not saying that I could do this forever, but I'm not saying that couldn't either.
Coronavirus Poll: What’s Worse Public Cough or Public Sneeze
Coronavirus Poll: What’s Worse Public Cough or Public Sneeze
A friend of mine was out to dinner with his fiancee in Albany on Thursday night and out of nowhere they faced an interesting coronavirus-related dilemma.  Neither one of the soon-be-married couple has any of the flu-like symptoms related the pandemic, but they did face a moment where their involuntary actions concerned some people sitting near them in the restaurant.  Here's what happened: Read Mo
Update on Popular Sam Hunt Coronavirus Parody
Update on Popular Sam Hunt Coronavirus Parody
Many of you have asked us to the post Brian and Chrissy's GNA exclusive "Disinfect You w My Skin Soap" parody we made to Sam Hunt's smash "Kinfolks". Due to certain restrictions, we are unable to post it online but we will be playing the song frequently during the morning show all week.  Here's a tentative schedule of when it will air on Monday morning and we'll make sure to se

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