LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WBEN) – Despite no confirmed cases of coronavirus, Niagara County has entered into a state of emergency.
The state of emergency took effect at 2 p.m. It allows the county to implement additional protective measures in response to the virus.
Although there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Niagara County, officials are preemptively declaring a State of Emergency effective as of 2 pm. All schools in Niagara County will be closed starting tomorrow until further notice. pic.twitter.com/TRKAIcvTGt
— WBEN NewsRadio 930AM (@NewsRadio930) March 15, 2020"We know that coronavirus is moving in our direction and we will likely have positive cases in the future," Rebecca Wydysh, Chair of the Niagara County Legislature, said.
All school districts in Niagara County will be closed indefinitely beginning Monday. The districts will re-assess student attendance on a weekly basis.
