2020 Public Health Press Release Archives
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 Wegmans Deli Counter during the time when they could have infected others. The individual…
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 Odyssey Bookstore in Ithaca during the time when they could have infected others. The individual…
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 Wegmans Deli Counter during the time when they could have infected others. The individual…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the public of multiple potential COVID-19 exposures. The Health Department received notification of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and worked at the locations listed below during the time when they could have infected others. The…
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing new staff in two important leadership positions, both of which are key roles in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Claire Espey, Director of Community Health, and Patricia Mason, Preparedness Coordinator started at the Health Department on November 30…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) announced 61 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday along with a fourth death at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. A majority of the 61 cases are resulting from spread within households and small gatherings, such as Thanksgiving or holiday celebrations, where…
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the public of two potential COVID-19 exposures. The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and worked at Home Depot in Ithaca during the time when they could have infected others. Another individual…
The Tompkins County Community Services Board (CSB) has vacancies on its three subcommittees and invites interested candidates to apply. The Board encourages individuals to apply who seek public involvement in mental health issues, substance use disorders, and development disabilities impacting our…
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 rode on TCAT Route 14S when they could have infected others. The individual who tested positive is in…
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 Ciao Restaurant in Ithaca during the time when they could have infected others. The individual…