Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has been in the forefront of people’s minds. Early in the pandemic, there were shutdowns and mask mandates. Vaccines were introduced in late 2020, but […]
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the updated bivalent Moderna booster
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in our community,
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of recent updates to the CDC’s quarantine guidelines following exposure to COVID-19
Tompkins County Health Department is announcing to the community that there will be a COVID-19 Moderna Booster Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, August 10th
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.
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.
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reiterating its mask advisory and encouraging the community to continue to be patient
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
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.
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing updated New York State masking guidance for P-12 schools.
The Tompkins County Health Department is clarifying information related to the suspension of the local mask advisory.
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.
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is notifying the community that the local mask advisory to stop the spread of COVID-19 remains in effect.
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.
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.
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 Moderna vaccine booster clinic for ages 18+
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 Moderna vaccine booster clinic Saturday, January 22 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
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.
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic Saturday, January 15 from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that the FDA has recently approved Pfizer Vaccine Boosters for youth ages 12-15.
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.
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.
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.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that COVID-19 isolation guidance continues to be for the full 10 days.
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing an update on the recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths and reiterating prevention strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the Omicron variant.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reporting additional information related to the presence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Tompkins County.
On December 14, the Tompkins County Health Department reported 193 new positive COVID-19 cases, 10 hospitalizations, and four deaths of older adults. TCHD is sharing information on the increased spread of COVID-19 and the recently identified Omicron variant.
Beginning Monday, December 13 New York State now requires that businesses and venues implement a mask requirement or require proof of fully vaccinated status to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing information on the mandate and how the department will receive complaints and notify and educate businesses.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing a Moderna booster clinic for individuals 18 years and older will be held on Saturday, December 11 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at The Shops at Ithaca Mall Vaccination Site (40 Catherwood Dr. Ithaca).
COVID-19 vaccination booster doses are now authorized for all individuals 18 years and older who received the Pfizer or Moderna initial vaccine series at least six months ago or the J&J vaccine at least two months ago.
COVID-19 vaccination of the 5-11-year-old age group is underway in Tompkins County and across the State.
A vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 years old will take place this week on Friday, November 19 from 12:00am – 7:00pm at the Ithaca Mall Vaccination Site (40 Catherwood Road, Ithaca).
Vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 years old will take place this week on Friday, November 12 from 11:00am – 7:00pm and Saturday, November 13 from 10:00am – 6:00pm at the Ithaca Mall Vaccination Site
Vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 years old will take place this week on Friday, November 12 from 11:00am – 7:00pm and Saturday, November 13 from 10:00am – 6:00pm at the Ithaca Mall Vaccination Site. The vaccine is free of charge.
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing the recent announcement by the CDC regarding the emergency authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 5-11 years old.
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing the recent announcement from the CDC recommending COVID-19 booster shots for all eligible individuals.
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing updates on COVID-19 vaccination clinic planning for ages 5-11 years old and pending announcements about the approval of Moderna and J&J booster doses.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing two upcoming clinics for booster dosing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing three upcoming clinics for booster dosing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to NYS Department of Health guidance for booster dosing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines after an initial 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to its recently published guidance for COVID-19 exposures and contact tracing in preK-12 school settings. The guidance is available on the TCHD website’s COVID-19 FAQ page. This guidance was made available to administrators at each school building in Tompkins County prior to the start of the school year.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reporting two COVID-19 related deaths of Tompkins County residents that occurred on September 13. TCHD has confirmed that both patients who passed away at Cayuga Medical Center were fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and that both were elders.
The Tompkins County Health Department was notified by Cayuga Medical Center of the death of a fully vaccinated Tompkins County resident attributed to COVID-19. The patient, who passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on September 11, 2021 was 93 years old. This is the first COVID-19 death of a fully vaccinated Tompkins County resident.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to updated guidance used during contact tracing following a positive COVID-19 case. New guidance includes that fully vaccinated individuals who are exposed to a positive case but are asymptomatic do not need to quarantine, but instead should monitor themselves for symptoms and get tested 3-5 days after the exposure. Fully vaccinated individuals exposed to a positive case should avoid contact when possible with those who are unvaccinated or immunocompromised. TCHD continues to complete case investigations and contact tracing for each positive COVID-19 case.
TCHD is announcing 130 new positive COVID-19 cases. Of the 361 new positive cases over the past 7 days, a significant portion are related to arrival and surveillance testing as colleges resume operations for the fall semester. All confirmed positive cases are in isolation and contact tracing is ongoing.
Today, the Federal Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16 and up.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that Tompkins County is now in the “High” transmission rate as defined by the CDC.
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing information on the recent New York State, federal CDC, and FDA recommendation that immunocompromised individuals receive an additional (third, or commonly referred to as a “booster”) dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. At this time TCHD is echoing the recommendation that any immunocompromised individual seeking a booster vaccine dose contact their doctor or primary care provider regarding their condition and access to a third dose.
The Tompkins County Health Department is clarifying for the community when to seek a COVID-19 test. TCHD is also clarifying what you should do following results from an over the counter at-home COVID-19 test.
The Tompkins County Health Department is publishing data on the increased prevalence of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The Delta variant contains mutations that make the coronavirus spread more easily, even in fully vaccinated individuals. The Delta variant has become the predominant variant both locally and across the country.
The Tompkins County Health Department is publishing a breakdown of recent positive COVID-19 cases by vaccination status. This information is being published following the recent Health Advisory issued by TCHD asking residents to wear a mask while indoors and around others regardless of vaccination status to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Tompkins County Health Department is providing some clarification in regards to its recent advisory for vaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors when around others.
The Tompkins County Health Department reported 15 new positive COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total number of new positive cases over the past seven days to 59. This rise in cases is primarily attributed to several clusters related to large indoor gatherings and domestic travel. Out of an abundance of caution, TCHD is issuing a Health Advisory encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors around others.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reporting 31 total new positive COVID-19 cases over the past seven days and 27 active cases today. This report follows a recent shift from daily to weekly reporting of data in TCHD’s data table. This uptick in local cases follows statewide and national trends and is predominantly attributed to clusters related to domestic travel and large gatherings.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, the Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) will resume daily COVID-19 data posting through the table on the department’s website and social media. The table reporting had shifted from daily to weekly earlier in July as active cases had remained low for multiple weeks. COVID-19 data continued to be updated daily on a linked spreadsheet available to the public.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to a recent announcement by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo. With 70% of adult New Yorkers having received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, the Governor has lifted COVID-19 restrictions around mask wearing, distancing, cleaning, health screening, and gathering, except for the mask requirement for unvaccinated individuals and in certain settings listed below.
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community to a recent announcement by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding updated mask guidance in schools.
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 infection rates, TCHD continues to urge the community to closely follow public health guidance related to the easing of restrictions and to get vaccinated when you are able.
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 small pop-up clinic for Newfield residents in the Village of Newfield on Thursday, April 29.
Tompkins County received an allocation of 2,170 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the week of April 12. The 2,170 doses are being made available to all eligible individuals and appointment links have been sent through the Tompkins County COVID-19 Vaccine Registry. The allocation received this week includes both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Individuals who are 16-18 years of age will receive a link for Pfizer appointments. The clinics will be held at the Mall Vaccination Clinic (40 Catherwood Rd.).
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is announcing a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Lehman Alternative Community School (LACS) on Ithaca’s West Hill this Saturday, April 10.
Tompkins County received an initial allocation of 2,200 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the week of April 5, with 600 additional doses subsequently allocated by the regional vaccination hub. 2,500 doses are being made available to all eligible individuals and appointment links have been sent through the Tompkins County COVID-19 Vaccine Registry. 100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine are designated for homebound individuals, marginalized populations. 200 doses are being made available through a previously announced pop-up clinic at Lehman Alternative Community School on West Hill in Ithaca.
Tompkins County received an allocation of 2,770 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the week of March 29. All 2,770 doses are designated for individuals who meet the eligibility guidelines as they were on March 29, including individuals aged 50 and over. The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) will use the COVID-19 vaccine registry to communicate appointment links directly with a random selection of eligible individuals.
Tompkins County received an allocation of 1,770 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the week of March 22. All 1,770 doses are designated for essential workers in phases 1a and 1b. The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) will use the COVID-19 vaccine registry to communicate appointment links directly with a random selection of eligible individuals.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is alerting residents to an increased number of positive COVID-19 cases in the County. As of March 22, TCHD is reporting 150 active COVID-19 cases in Tompkins County, up from a low of 76 active cases on March 2. TCHD is reporting that a majority of the increase in cases result from social gatherings and travel. TCHD is also reporting a number of COVID-19 variants that have been sequenced and are included in the total active case numbers.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is clarifying recent guidance from New York State and the CDC related to individuals vaccinated against COVID-19. As vaccinations increase, health officials have begun to expand the guidance regarding travel and gatherings for fully vaccinated individuals.
Tompkins County received an allocation of 1,970 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the week of March 15. 1,170 doses are designated for individuals with comorbidities and 800 doses are designated for phase 1a and 1b essential workers. The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) has used the COVID-19 vaccine registry to communicate appointment links directly with a random selection of eligible individuals from the registry.
Tompkins County received an additional allocation of 1,170 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 12, and will be prioritizing those doses for individuals with comorbidities. The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) will use the COVID-19 vaccine registry to communicate appointment links directly with a random selection of individuals from the registry with comorbidities.
On March 9, New York State announced that eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine has expanded to include all individuals aged 60+ starting on March 10, and the following essential workers starting on March 17:
Tompkins County received a total of 1,170 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the week of March 8. Of the 1,170 doses, 700 are designated for phase 1b essential workers and 470 for individuals with comorbidities. The doses for 1b essential workers will no longer be separated out by industry and will be offered to a random selection of individuals who have signed up for the Tompkins County COVID-19 Vaccine Registry. The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) also used the registry to communicate directly with individuals who have comorbidities. All available appointments have been communicated to eligible individuals and have been filled for this week.
The Tompkins County Health Department is publishing a link for individuals aged 65 and over to register for a vaccine appointment on Friday, March 5 (tomorrow). If you are under 65 and register, you will be turned away at the vaccination site. TCHD has sent a link to all 65+ individuals on the Tompkins County COVID-19 Vaccine Registry, but a number of appointments remain available. Individuals on the registry have been encouraged to pay close attention to their email and phones for appointment announcements.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing that public-facing hotel workers and individuals who are homebound can now use the Tompkins County Vaccine Registry and are eligible to receive the vaccine locally. Individuals in these eligibility groups are encouraged to sign up for the registry and will be communicated with by TCHD when appointments become available.
Tompkins County received a total of 2,470 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the week of March 1. Of the 2,470 doses, 1,570 are designated for people aged 65 years and older and 300 are for individuals with comorbidities. TCHD is no longer prioritizing within the comorbidity group and those doses will be made available to the wider age group. The remaining 600 doses are designated for workers in phase 1b and TCHD has prioritized P-12 school workers and in-person college instructors.
Cayuga Health announced today that it will resume its limited inpatient visitation policy due to the decrease of COVID-19 cases and declining hospitalizations within the community.
Tompkins County received a total of 1,000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the week of February 22. Of the 1,000 doses, 300 doses are designated for people aged 65 years and older with underlying medical conditions (comorbidities) and are being offered to residents of senior living facilities across the County. The remaining doses will be offered to grocery and P-12 school workers eligible in phase 1b and healthcare workers in phase 1a.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is announcing a new COVID-19 Vaccine Registry for the community. The registry will collect information from currently eligible individuals and allow TCHD to communicate directly with those who are eligible when doses become available.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) received 1,100 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine following a delay due to weather last week. Of the 1,100 doses, the State has designated 300 for individuals with comorbidities, 600 are for individuals eligible in phase 1b, and 200 are for healthcare workers eligible in phase 1a. The Health Department is awaiting notification from the State regarding this week’s vaccine allocation.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) received a total of 700 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the week of February 8. The available doses will be offered to grocery and P-12 school workers eligible in phase 1b. New York State continues to instruct Local Health Departments to prioritize administration of allocated COVID-19 vaccine doses to essential workers in phase 1b. Starting February 15, Health Departments may vaccinate individuals with comorbidities based on supply, TCHD will clarify next week’s distribution following notification of the number of available doses from New York State. New York State has instructed local pharmacies to prioritize vaccinating those aged 65 and over, and for hospitals to prioritize continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers in phase 1a.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing three positive cases of the “UK variant” of COVID-19 identified in Tompkins County. One positive case was identified following travel and the other two cases were close household contacts of the first positive case. The contact investigation has been completed and all close contacts have been identified. The individual entered quarantine immediately upon returning from travel and close contacts were also quarantined. Following positive test results, all three individuals were placed in isolation.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) received a total of 700 first doses for the week of February 2. Of the available doses, 600 will be offered to individuals eligible in phase 1b who work in childcare, the homeless shelter, public transit, and P-12 schools, as well as individuals living in a homeless shelter. 100 doses are designated by New York State for staff of facilities overseen by OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities). As of January 23, New York State has instructed Local Health Departments to prioritize administration of allocated COVID-19 vaccine doses to essential workers in phase 1b. New York State has instructed local pharmacies to prioritize vaccinating those aged 65 and over, and for hospitals to prioritize continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers in phase 1a.
As of January 23, New York State has instructed Local Health Departments to prioritize administration of allocated COVID-19 vaccine doses to essential workers in phase 1b. The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) received a total of 600 doses for the week of January 25 and will offer the available doses to first responder agencies, corrections staff, and workers in P-12 schools. New York State has instructed local pharmacies to prioritize vaccinating those aged 65 and over, and for hospitals to prioritize continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers in phase 1a.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is alerting the community to increased spread of COVID-19. Over the past seven days, 276 positive cases have been identified in the community, with 701 cases since the beginning of January. Additional data and graphs can be found on the Health Department’s website.
On January 20, the Health Department reported two deaths from Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home in error. The Health Department has confirmed that these deaths were not Oak Hill residents. The two deaths were residents of Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. There was a delay in the Health Department being notified of these deaths, which occurred on January 18.
In response to an increase in demand for acute bed care capacity in the Southern Tier and across the region, Cayuga Health [CH] and Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center [CRNC] officials announced today that they have teamed up to offer a 37-bed facility dedicated to COVID-19 patient care. The COVID-19 facility is located in a separate unoccupied building on the Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center campus and is staffed by a dedicated team. The facility specifically targets stabilized non-infectious COVID-19 patents which are still testing positive, to provide continued care and the required quarantine.
New York State did not allocate doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the Tompkins County Health Department for the week of January 18, 2021. A limited number of doses are being delivered to local pharmacies; their booking processes are done directly through the pharmacies.
Cayuga Health (CH) officials announced today that they have been working closely with the Tompkins County Health Department to open a Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic. The 40,000 sq. ft. mass vaccination clinic is located in the former Sears department store at The Shops at Ithaca Mall. It has been opened for Phase 1 vaccination dispensing and in preparation for the progression of the vaccination distribution. So far, Cayuga Health has administered 5,132 vaccines, at approximately 650-800 per/day, as part of the Phase 1A and now 1B. With enough vaccines, the site is capable of administering 2,000 doses daily.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is announcing additional COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Individuals who are eligible can register starting today (Tuesday, January 12) for the available appointments. Currently individuals in phase 1a and 1b are eligible (outlined below). Phase 1B eligibility has been expanded by New York State to include individuals age 65 and over.
The Tompkins County Health Department is extending additional COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours for individuals eligible in Phase 1A. The clinics will take place at the Cayuga Health System vaccination site on Saturday, January 9th 7:30am-1:00pm and Monday, January 11th 7:30am-2:00pm.
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing three COVID-19 vaccination clinics for those currently eligible to receive the vaccine. Healthcare workers and other eligible individuals in Phase 1A (detailed below) can register for clinics at the Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Road, on January 6th-8th, and can register by visiting the Tompkins County Health Department’s vaccination web page. 1,800 vaccine doses are being distributed through this week’s clinics. Eligibility will continue to expand as more vaccine becomes available and the department’s vaccination web page will continue to be updated as new phases begin.
Cayuga Health officials announced today that they will open two more COVID-19 sampling/testing locations - in Ithaca and Cortland on Monday, January 4th to help support increased demand in the area.
Following historic development, research, and vetting processes, vaccine is available for COVID-19 and has begun to be distributed to healthcare professionals in Tompkins County. The Health Department, in partnership with Cayuga Health System, has been planning for distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine and Cayuga Health System started immunizing individuals on December 21, 2020. Vaccine supply is now available in Tompkins County and the Health Department is providing updates about the importance of getting the vaccine to keep our community safe and information about how you will know when you can receive the vaccine.
The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and traveled on TCAT bus routes during these dates and times when they could have infected others. The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and worked at Alphabet Soup during the dates and times listed below.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is reporting six deaths of Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home residents from COVID-19. These newly announced deaths were reported to the Health Department by Oak Hill on December 21. Once a positive COVID-19 case is identified in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) manages contact investigations and testing. The deaths occurred between the dates of December 12 and December 21.
The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and was at the Triphammer Laundromat, 2255 N Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, during these times when they could have infected others.
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 Applebee’s Grill and Bar during the time when they could have infected others. The individual who tested positive is in isolation and the close contacts identified are in quarantine.
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 the Lansing Tops Markets Bakery during the time when they could have infected others. Another individual who tested positive rode on TCAT Routes 14 and 30 during the time when they could have infected others. The individuals who tested positive are in isolation and the close contacts identified are in quarantine.
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 the Wegmans Sub Shop during the time when they could have infected others. Another individual who tested positive was a customer at the Downtown Ithaca U.S. Postal Service office during the time when they could have infected others. The individuals who tested positive are in isolation and the close contacts identified are in quarantine.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is announcing changes to our daily COVID-19 data update. TCHD is committed to being transparent with the COVID-19 data and understands the importance of communicating this information to the public as clearly and accurately as possible.
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 attended a funeral service at Perkins Funeral Home in Dryden during the time when they could have infected others. The individual who tested positive is in isolation and the close contacts identified are in quarantine.
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 who tested positive is in isolation and any close contacts are being notified for quarantine.
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 who tested positive is in isolation and any close contacts are being notified for quarantine.
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 who tested positive is in isolation and any close contacts are in quarantine.
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 individuals who tested positive are in isolation and any close contacts are being notified for quarantine.
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 one positive individual who may not have been showing symptoms infects most of their close contacts in those settings. TCHD has issued guidance strongly discouraging all non-essential gatherings and travel. TCHD is also sharing information on the recent spread of COVID-19 and how members of the public can help to stop the spread.
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 who tested positive for COVID-19 worked at Ithaca Walmart. The individuals who tested positive are in isolation and any close contacts are being notified for quarantine.
Following the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Tompkins County and surrounding areas, the Tompkins County Health Department is urging the community to remain vigilant and continue to take steps to reduce community transmission of COVID-19. The Health Department is also reminding residents of quarantine and isolation requirements, and that all non-essential gatherings and travel are strongly discouraged.
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 pharmacy in Walgreens on Meadow St. in Ithaca during the time when they could have infected others. The individual who tested positive is in isolation and any close contacts are being notified for quarantine.
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 Ithaca Ale House during the time when they could have infected others. Another individual who tested positive rode on TCAT Route 32 when they could have infected others. The individuals who tested positive are in isolation and any close contacts are in quarantine.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is reporting two Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home residents died from COVID-19. The deaths were confirmed by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), the agency that manages contact investigations and testing for long term care and skilled nursing facilities in the state.
Cayuga Health (CH) and Tompkins County officials announced today that they have opened an additional COVID-19 sampling location in downtown Ithaca at 412 North Tioga Street.
The Tompkins County Health Department announced 38 new positive COVID-19 cases on Friday. The number of active cases in Tompkins County is now at 158, the highest number since the start of the pandemic.
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 BJ’s Wholesale Club
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.
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.
In response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Cayuga Medical Center will temporarily suspend hospital visitations.
The Tompkins County Health Department and Cayuga Medical Center announced that an elderly patient passed away from COVID-19 earlier today. This is the first loss of a Tompkins County resident to the pandemic.
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification of a second employee at The Boatyard Grill (525 Old Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850) who has tested positive for COVID-19. Based on the Health Department’s contact investigation, this individual is connected to the previously identified positive case reported on September 2, 2020.
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification that an employee tested positive for COVID-19 at The Boatyard Grill (525 Old Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850). Based on the Health Department’s contact investigation, this individual is not connected to any other identified positive case.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reporting nine new positive COVID-19 cases along with details regarding their exposures.
The Tompkins County Health Department received notification that an individual tested positive for COVID-19 who rode on a Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) bus on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently released guidance allowing gyms and fitness centers to reopen. The guidance applies to fitness activities and facilities, including, but not limited to, standalone, hotel, residential, and office gyms and fitness centers, gyms and fitness centers in higher education institutions, yoga/Pilates/barre studios, boxing/kickboxing gyms, fitness boot camps, CrossFit or other plyometric box classes, and other group fitness classes.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reporting that nine positive COVID-19 cases identified in the past week are related to a social gathering. The contact investigation completed by the Health Department found that individuals at the gathering did not adhere to distancing and face covering guidelines.
Cayuga Health (CH) announced today that they raised $147,210 from 227 donors, during their giving day campaign on June 30th. They partnered with Ithaca based GiveGab to help replenish critical financial resources that were depleted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. #CayugaGivingDay took place over the course of 24-hours.
The Tompkins County Health Department is reporting ten new positive COVID-19 cases along with information on the nature of their exposure. As the number of positive COVID-19 cases increases locally, the Tompkins County Health Department is reminding residents of mask requirements, quarantine guidance, and other critical information to stop the spread of the disease.
