- What: Press Conference regarding developments of COVID-19
- When: Friday, March 13, 2020 at 6:30pm
- Where: Tompkins County Health Department, Rice Conference Room (55 Brown Rd. Ithaca, NY)
- Who: Jason Molino, Tompkins County Administrator; Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County Public Health Director; Jeff Matteson, TST BOCES District Superintendent; Dr. Luvelle Brown, ICSD Superintendent
A reminder that TCHD will update numbers daily on the Health Department website regarding those in quarantine, test results pending, and confirmed cases. We currently have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tompkins County.
How to Protect Yourself:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If a tissue is not available, cover your cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Avoid handshakes and hugs, use an elbow bump instead
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- For information about handwashing, see CDC's Handwashing website and posters are available for download on the TCHD website.
If you develop symptoms of illness including fever, cough, or trouble breathing, call your healthcare provider before you go to their office.
As this situation evolves, TCHD will continue to send out updates and check the website for updates.
Stay informed. Get updated information on COVID-19 at:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NYS Department of Health
- World Health Organization
- Visit the CDC's Traveler's Health webpage for the latest travel health notices
- A hotline is available for New Yorkers to call for information about COVID-19: 1-888-364-3065.
For more information call the Health Department at 607-274-6604, or go to TompkinsCountyNY.gov/health/factsheets/coronavirus
The Tompkins County Health Department is your partner for a healthy community. Find us online at TompkinsCountyNY.gov/health, and follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TompkinsPublicHealth and on Twitter at @TompkinsHealth.
