evidence: "I was very disappointed to learn that the entire Western New York REDC region will not be permitted to participate in the first phase of reopening following the expiration of NY on PAUSE on May 15," said Borrello, R-Sunset Bay. "While infection rates in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties have consistently been among the lowest in the state throughout the COVID-19 crisis, our linkage with Erie County and its higher infection rates means that we don’t meet the metrics for reopening and our hurting, rural economies must remain shut down for at least another two weeks. [...] The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reported one new case of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 43. The new case involves a woman in her 80s. [...] The Cattaraugus County Department of Health recorded its 49th case of the virus, a man who resides in the southwest part of the county.