2020 Public Health Press Release Archives
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case in a food worker. The individual worked two shifts at Mango Mango Dessert, a restaurant located at 159 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY.
The food worker was at Mango Mango Dessert on the following dates:
Saturday,…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is reinforcing the importance of social distancing for the community. Social distancing is crucial to slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Community social distancing means:
People should not gather in groups outside of their homes, with the exception of…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) was notified of additional positive cases of COVID-19 earlier today (Wednesday). The individuals have been in isolation since the samples were collected for testing. TCHD public health nurses are conducting contact investigations to determine if there…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) was notified of a third positive case of COVID-19. The individual has been in isolation since the samples were collected for testing. TCHD public health nurses have begun a contact investigation to determine if there were any additional exposures.…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) was notified of a second positive case of COVID-19. The individual has been in isolation since the samples were collected for testing. TCHD public health nurses have begun a contact investigation to determine if there were any additional exposures.
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As announced yesterday (Saturday), Tompkins County has a confirmed case of COVID-19. As this situation continues to evolve and impact our community, multiple agencies and organizations are working together to provide a unified, coordinated response.
As indicated in a letter to the Ithaca College…
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and impact our community, multiple agencies and organizations are working together to provide a unified, coordinated response.
On Friday, March 13th, a State of Emergency was declared by County Administrator Jason Molino. An emergency declaration…
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and impact our community, multiple agencies and organizations are working together to provide a unified, coordinated response.
On Friday, March 13, a State of Emergency was declared by County Administrator Jason Molino. An emergency declaration allows…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) was notified by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) of a positive case of COVID-19 analyzed at the NYS DOH Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany, NY. The sample has been sent to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for confirmation.…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) continues to work closely with community partners to prepare and respond to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tompkins County.
What: Press Conference regarding developments of COVID-19
When:…
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