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Adult Moderna Booster Clinic Wednesday November 2
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the updated bivalent Moderna booster
Downtown Ithaca Alliance celebrates 25 years
This year, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is celebrating its 25th year serving the community, a milestone it will celebrate with a party at a date yet to be announced.
Downtown Ithaca Alliance celebrates 25 years
This year, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is celebrating its 25th year serving the community, a milestone it will celebrate with a party at a date yet to be announced.
CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of the CDC’s recent recommendation FDA-authorized Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.
CDC Adjusts Quarantine Guidelines, Provides Guidance for School Reopening
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of recent updates to the CDC’s quarantine guidelines following exposure to COVID-19
TCHD to host Moderna Booster Clinic
Tompkins County Health Department is announcing to the community that there will be a COVID-19 Moderna Booster Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, August 10th
CDC Vaccine Approval Age Six-Months and Older
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing the recent announcement by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the emergency authorization of both a Moderna and a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages six months and older.
TCHD Issues Clarification re: Moderna Booster Clinic
Tompkins County Health Department is issuing clarification regarding eligibility for the upcoming COVID-19 Moderna Booster Vaccine Clinic.
Mask Advisory Still in Effect in Tompkins County
The Tompkins County Health Department’s mask advisory continues to be in effect due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and the number of local hospitalizations from the disease.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Boosters Approved For Youth Ages 5-11
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing the recent announcement by the CDC regarding their approval of the FDA emergency authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for individuals ages 5-11 years old.
Mask Advisory Still in Effect, Encouraging Patience
The Tompkins County Health Department is reiterating its mask advisory and encouraging the community to continue to be patient
Health Advisory Issued for Tompkins County
The Tompkins County Health Department is issuing a health advisory encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors and around others in public settings
Precautions Leading into Holiday Weekend, Uptick in Case Numbers
The Tompkins County Health Department is reminding the community of precautions that can help protect yourself and others from COVID-19 leading into the holiday weekend.
Second Booster Doses for Eligible Residents
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that specific eligible groups may now receive a second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine four months after receiving their 1st booster dose
BA.2 Variant, Hospitalizations Continue to be Low
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing information on the BA.2 COVID-19 variant, recommended prevention strategies, and an update on severity of disease in Tompkins County.
School Masking Guidance Updated
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing updated New York State masking guidance for P-12 schools.
Women business owners celebrate pandemic progress
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve asked several women business owners to share their stories, including ways to address the difficulties they and other women in business face.
Women business owners celebrate pandemic progress
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve asked several women business owners to share their stories, including ways to address the difficulties they and other women in business face.
Women business owners celebrate pandemic progress
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve asked several women business owners to share their stories, including ways to address the difficulties they and other women in business face.
Clarification on Data Used to Determine CDC “Community Level,”
The Tompkins County Health Department is clarifying information related to the suspension of the local mask advisory.
Tompkins County Mask Advisory Suspended 2/28, NYS School Mask Mandate Ends 3/2
The Tompkins County Health Department is suspending the local mask advisory as the spread of COVID-19 and active COVID-19 hospital admissions have slowed.
Mask Advisory Continues To Be In Effect
The Tompkins County Health Department is clarifying local mask advisory details following the CDC’s announcement adjusting their community-level metrics related to masking and prevention steps.
Tompkins County Mask Advisory Still in Effect, Citing High Rate of Community Transmission
The Tompkins County Health Department is notifying the community that the local mask advisory to stop the spread of COVID-19 remains in effect.
KN95 Masks Available Free of Charge, Self-Test Distribution Continues
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing an update on KN95 Masks and COVID-19 self-tests that are being distributed throughout the community, as well as sharing guidance on when and how to properly use these items.
COVID-19 Update: Changes in Data Reporting
The Tompkins County Health Department is communicating changes to the daily COVID-19 data updates and other COVID-19-related data on the TCHD website.
COVID-19 Update: Self-Test Distribution
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing an update on COVID-19 self-tests being distributed throughout the community and reiterating guidance on when and how to take a self-test.
COVID-19 Update: Moderna and Pfizer Booster Clinic, 1/29
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 Moderna vaccine booster clinic for ages 18+
Moderna Booster Clinic, 1/22; Children’s Vaccination Clinics 5-11
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 Moderna vaccine booster clinic Saturday, January 22 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Changes to Contact Tracing and Case Investigation, Self-Affirmation Forms Available from NYS
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing changes to the COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing process based on recently updated information from the NYS Department of Health.
Pfizer Booster Clinic,1/15 for Ages 12-17
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic Saturday, January 15 from 2:30pm – 6:00pm for youth ages 12-17 years old. This clinic is in addition to the previously announced Moderna booster clinic.
COVID-19 Update: Moderna Booster Clinic, 1/15
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic Saturday, January 15 from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
Vaccine Booster Eligibility Updates, Expanded Testing Hours
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that the FDA has recently approved Pfizer Vaccine Boosters for youth ages 12-15.
COVID Self-Test Guide and Distribution
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing an update on COVID-19 self-tests being distributed throughout the community and reiterating guidance on when and how to take a self-test.
Health Department Updates and Shortens Isolation and Quarantine Period
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing changes to COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance for the general public based on recently updated information from the CDC and NYS Department of Health.
Virtual Town Hall 1/5, Moderna Booster Clinic 1/8
The Tompkins County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 Virtual Update Community Town Hall on Wednesday, January 5th at 4:30pm on the Tompkins County YouTube page to provide details on the pandemic response and answer questions from the public. Members of the public will be able to submit questions live through the YouTube chat box. The Town Hall footage will be archived and available for viewing post-event at the same link.
Isolation and Quarantine Guidance
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that COVID-19 isolation guidance continues to be for the full 10 days.
