2021 Public Health Press Release Archives

The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to a recent announcement by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding updated mask guidance in schools.   As of Monday, June 7, New York State is modifying U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask guidance to allow…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that a phone system software update will occur on Saturday, June 5 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. During this period, intermittent phone system outages will be likely at various County locations, including the Health Department.   The…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of several upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Vaccine is readily available in Tompkins County and TCHD urges all individuals aged 12+ to get vaccinated.   Tompkins County Health Department, in partnership with Cayuga Health…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of several upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Tompkins County continues to be a leader in New York State for both high vaccination rates and low infection rates. Vaccine is readily available in Tompkins County and TCHD urges all…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to the continued easing of pandemic-related restrictions in New York State. Tompkins County is adopting New York State guidance. Tompkins County continues to be a leader in New York State for both high vaccination rates and low…
On May 10, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The Health Department is announcing multiple vaccination clinics for individuals 12 years and older.   Tompkins…
Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age.   NYS State-run Vaccination Sites are currently offering Pfizer vaccine to this age group. Appointments…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to the easing of pandemic-related restrictions in New York State and the ongoing local efforts related to enforcing State guidance. Tompkins County continues to be a leader in New York State for both high vaccination rates and low…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is announcing this week’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics. TCHD and Cayuga Health System will hold a clinic for everyone who is 18 years old or older at the Mall Site, and a pop-up clinic for Trumansburg area residents. Both clinics will use Johnson &…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is reminding the community about local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics during the week of May 3. TCHD and Cayuga Health System will hold a clinic at the Mall Site, and will partner with Cornell to hold a clinic at Bartels Hall for everyone who is 18 years…