2020 Public Health Press Release Archives
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new guidelines for out-of-state travel that go into effect today, November 4, 2020. Individuals who travel to or return to New York from any other non-contiguous state may follow a newly announced testing policy outlined by the Governor or must…
The Health Department received additional funding in the amount of $40,000 from The Kresge Foundation in a rapid response grant opportunity, Advancing Public Health in Communities. A previous grant was awarded to the Health Department in September 2018 for the Emerging Leaders in Public Health…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure. The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and worked at the Dryden VFW during the time when they could have infected others. The individual is a…
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is the time to Get the Facts, Get Your Home Tested, Get Your Child Tested. There are many sources of lead, but most often, children under six years old get lead poisoning from breathing in or swallowing dust from old lead paint that gets on floors and windowsills,…
The Tompkins County Health Department is notifying the community that the Cayuga Health COVID-19 sampling site at the Shops at Ithaca Mall will be open for additional hours Sunday October, 25 from 8am-12pm.
“As more community members are seeking testing for COVID-19, Cayuga Health is adding hours…
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification that an individual tested positive for COVID-19 who rode on a Tompkins Consolidated Area Transportation (TCAT) bus on Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Potential exposures may have occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2020 during the following…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposures. The Health Department received notification of an employee of Arby’s Ithaca who tested positive for COVID-19 and worked multiple shifts. Another individual who tested positive for COVID-19 worked two…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the public of COVID-19 guidelines for sports and recreation. New York State Reopening Guidelines have specific types of play allowed for higher-risk, moderate risk, and lower-risk sports. Higher-risk sports include but are not limited to football,…
The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person outside of Walmart in Ithaca. The bite occurred Thursday, October 15, 2020, around 9 PM.
The dog is described as a rottweiler or similar large breed black and brown dog accompanied by an older couple.
The Department seeks…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposures. The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and dined at Ithaca Ale House and Liquid State Brewing Company during their infectious period. Another…
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