In their most recent update, the Erie County Department of Health confirmed 181 new COVID-19 cases, not including positive results from at-home tests.

As of Saturday, 189 patients were being treated in local hospitals. Sadly, three deaths were also reported. 

The county health department is also changing a few COVID-19 services ahead of Presidents Day.

County officials say although their COVID-19 information line will be closed for the holiday, the Erie County testing site located in Cheektowaga will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Appointments are not required.