Otsego County Department of Health

COVID Vaccine Update! Do you need a COVID vaccine but are too busy to make an appointment? Don't worry, the State Mass Vaccination Site at SUNY Oneonta is accepting walk-ins! You can walk in and get a J&J Vaccine. Clinic is open 7 days a week 8am-6:30pm. Do your part to stop the spread and get vaccinated!

We are celebrating National Infant Immunization Week.

***FIRST DOSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC 04-29-2021*** The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first dose only vaccination clinic on 04-29-2021 at the Otsego County Meadows Complex. This clinic will be using the MODERNA Vaccine, so we can only vaccinate individuals age 18 and older. Registration can be found on the Otsego County DOH Website: https://www.otsegocounty.com//covid-19_vaccination_clinics Clinic Location;... 140 County Hwy 33W Cooperstown, NY 13326 See more

***VACCINATION CLINIC 04-22-2021*** The Otsego County Department of Health has a clinic scheduled for 04-22-2021. There are still many appointments available and the registration link can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health Website; https://www.otsegocounty.com//covid-19_vaccination_clinics CLINIC LOCATION; The Meadows Complex... 140 County Hwy 33W Cooperstown NY 13326 See more

COVID Update Otsego County Department of Health February 5 2021... 11 cases reported today. The daily count of active cases has been steadily declining for the past 2 weeks. The county’s % positive was 1.7% yesterday & the 7 day average is 2.7%. As vaccinations increase and the case numbers decrease it is important to continue to practice safety guidelines such as limit social gatherings, social distance, wear a mask and wash hands often There were 743 cases reported in January 2021. Of those 743 cases 6% are college students, 4% are healthcare workers, 13% reside in a residential care facility and 12% are students or staff in k-12 school. There were 11 deaths related to COVID in January. Of those deaths 27% were nursing home residents, 18% were adult home residents, 18% were group home residents and 36% were living at home For daily updates go to: https://www.otsegocounty.com//health_department/covid19.php Current COVID numbers: 123 active cases 810 total cases 2021 16 hospitalized 12 total deaths 2021 19 total deaths in 2020 STAY HOME STOP THE SPREAD SAVE LIVES

Asymptomatic COVID Testing Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown is offering COVID testing for individuals who do NOT have symptoms but want to be screened for COVID 19. Wednesday February 10, 2020 from 8am-10am You MUST call 607-547-7973 to schedule an appointment.

Potential COVID exposure January 8, 2021 ... Otsego County Department of Health is announcing a potential COVID 19 exposure at Nancy’s Bar Schenevus. If you spent time at Nancy’s Bar between 11-6pm on January 1, 2021you should monitor yourself for symptoms until January 15, 2021. If you have developed symptoms it is recommended that you get tested and isolate yourself. If you have any questions or concerns please contact 607-547-4231

***POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE IN OTSEGO COUNTY*** Otsego County Department of Health has identified several cases linked to a Cornhole tournament at the VFW in Schenevus on or around 1/2/21.... The period for monitoring symptoms has passed. It is important to note that if you attended or know someone who attended and are symptomatic you should isolate yourself and be tested. If you have any questions or concerns please contact 607-547-4231

COVID Vaccine Update OCDOH has been tasked with vaccinating the 1b eligible workers. Employers in Otsego County or individuals who meet the eligibility can email their contact information to Otsego County Department of Health at [email protected] When clinics are scheduled you will receive an email notification to register for the vaccine. ... People over the age of 65 can call their health care provider or local pharmacies for information on vaccine availability. Anyone 65+ who received their 1st dose of vaccine with the OCDOH will be notified to schedule their 2nd dose with OCDOH. Eligible 1b workers include First responders and support staff for first responder agencies State & local Fire Service Police and Investigators State Police State Park Police, DEC Police Forest Rangers SUNY Police Sheriffs’ Offices County Police & Police Districts City, Town & Village Police State Field Investigators, including DMV, SCOC, Justice Center, DFS, IG, Tax, OCFS, SLA Public Safety Communications Emergency communication and PSAP Personnel, dispatchers and technicians Other sworn and civilian personnel such as court officer, peace officer State DOCCS Local correctional facilities (correction officers) Local probation State & local juvenile detention & rehabilitation facilities P-12 Schools (teachers, subs, student teachers, school administrators, support staff and bus drivers In-person college faculty and Instructors Employees or support staff of Licensed, Registered, Approved or legally Exempt Group Childcare settings Public transit workers (airline, railroad, subway, bus) Public facing grocery store workers Individuals living or working in a homeless shelter where sleeping, bathing or eating accommodations must be shared with individuals and families who are not part of your household. The hospitals continue to be tasked with vaccinating the 1a priority workers which includes healthcare workers, EMS, coroners, residents and workers of congregate group homes, medical examiners, funeral directors, home care workers and residents and staff of skilled nursing homes, and adult care facilities Please be patient, we know there is not enough vaccine for everyone that needs it. Continue to practice all prevention measures to reduce your risk of COVID 19.

COVID Vaccine Phone Line January 13, 2021 ... Otsego County Department of Health is announcing a new COVID vaccine information line. To obtain up to date information on the COVID vaccine at Otsego County Department of Health you may call 607-547-4240 We currently have no vaccine available. At this time the department is not able to take appointments over the phone. We are also unable to return voice mails. We have been overwhelmed with hundreds of voice mails. The new phone line listed above will be utilized to provide callers with updated information about vaccine availability. COVID numbers for 1/13/2021 25 new cases 195 active cases 15 hospitalizations 1 new death As the vaccine becomes available it is important to remember that we cannot stop practicing ALL of the safety measures that have been put into place.

***COVID-19 VACCINE*** The Otsego County Department of Health received a limited supply of vaccine this week from New York State. The vaccine was made available to individuals meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the State. Clincs were posted on the Otsego County Department of Health website with registration appointments. All clinics have been filled. As soon as we can secure more vaccine from New York State we will be making more clinics available. Please check in on the county website for upcoming clinics. We will be creating clinics and opening up registrations just as soon as we can confirm we are receiving more vaccine. Pre-Registration is mandatory for all clincs as we cannot accomodate walk-ins.

COVID Update Otsego County Department of Health January 7, 2021... 25 cases reported today 16 hospitalized 2 new deaths have been reported today. The total deaths for 2021 is 3 Please continue to follow all public health guidance. Stay home if you are ill or have recently been in contact with someone that tested positive. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands. For daily updates go to: https://www.otsegocounty.com//health_department/covid19.php Current COVID numbers: 145 active cases 16 hospitalized 3 total deaths 2021 17 total deaths in 2020 STAY HOME STOP THE SPREAD SAVE LIVES

COVID Vaccine Update January 31, 2021 COVID 19 Vaccine Update... OCDOH received the first shipment of vaccine the week of January 4, 2021. 500 doses were received with the direction to target the 1b population. Since that first shipment we have received an additional 200 doses with further restrictions that these doses had to be provided to the 1b eligible workers. Direction came from NYSDOH that the Otsego County DOH could not vaccinate the 65+ population. The week of January 25th OCDOH received a ONE time allotment of 200 doses to be provided to the 65+ population. Late in the afternoon January 29th we received an additional 100 doses allotted for the 1b eligible workers. As of today we have vaccinated 870 individuals, we currently have 130 doses on hand. We do NOT expect to receive any further allotments for the 65+ population. The NYSDOH is working with pharmacies to get on board to begin vaccinating this population. This system of the pharmacies vaccinating only those in the 65+ population is intended to reduce competition for vaccine for the senior population. Additional vaccine clinics will be scheduled for the 1b eligible workers. These clinics will be directly targeted to those eligible for the vaccine. See the OCDOH website for a list of 1b eligible workers that the OCDOH can vaccinate. Please be patient, we know there is not enough vaccine for everyone that needs it. Continue to practice all prevention measures to reduce your risk of COVID 19.

COVID Vaccine January 11, 2021 COVID 19 Vaccination... The first COVID-19 vaccines are here. Due to limited supply from the federal government, availability is limited. While the vaccination process is underway, every New Yorker should wear a mask, social distance and avoid small and large gatherings. Two vaccines have been authorized by the FDA and approved by New York State’s independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force: One that was developed by Pfizer and BioNTech and another that was developed by Moderna. Both vaccines require two doses. As of January 11, 2021, New Yorkers in Phase 1a and segments of Phase 1b are eligible for the vaccines. ALL VACCINATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Eligible groups include doctors, nurses and health care workers, people age 75 and over, first responders, teachers, public transit workers, grocery store workers and public safety workers. Residents and staff at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities will continue to be vaccinated through a federal program, which the state is providing resources to accelerate. As vaccine providers receive vaccine, clinics will be scheduled and you will be able to make an appointment to receive the vaccine. When clinics open up for eligible individuals it will be announced in the media, on facebook and our website. Please watch the media for more information on when and how to sign up for a vaccination. You can check out this state website to see you are eligible and find clinics near you. (this website is being updated on an ongoing basis and may not have all available options right away) https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/

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COVID Update Otsego County Department of Health January 6, 2021... 27 cases reported today 19 hospitalized 1 new death reported, this brings the total number of deaths to 18. Please continue to follow all public health guidance. Stay home if you are ill or have recently been in contact with someone that tested positive. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands. For daily updates go to: https://www.otsegocounty.com//health_department/covid19.php Current COVID numbers: 129 active cases 19 hospitalized 18 total deaths STAY HOME STOP THE SPREAD SAVE LIVES

Potential COVID exposure January 25, 2020 ... Otsego County Department of Health is announcing a potential COVID 19 exposure at the Red Jug Pug 195 S. Main St. Oneonta. If you spent time at the bar on January 21, 2021 from 6pm-close you should monitor yourself for symptoms. If you have developed symptoms it is recommended that you get tested and isolate yourself. If you have any questions or concerns please contact 607-547-4231

COVID Update Otsego County Department of Health December 16, 2020... 18 cases reported today 16 hospitalized We continue to see a high number of cases reported per day. Many of the cases are related to community spread such as small household gatherings, community events & bars. Anywhere you are gathering without a mask and in close proximity to others puts you at increased risk for illness. If you develop symptoms self-isolate and stay home. Current COVID numbers: 1643 total confirmed cases 141 active cases 16 hospitalized 10 deaths 769 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College STAY HOME STOP THE SPREAD SAVE LIVES

***Click Here To See If You Are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine*** Here’s an easy way to find out whether it’s your turn: Follow this website link to see if you are eligible for a vaccine. Please go to: https://am-i-eligible-qa.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to find out.... The web page will ask for information such as your name, where you live, and what you do for a living. If you are in a priority group currently eligible for vaccination, the site will show you the location of nearby health care providers who can give you the vaccine. Just choose the one you prefer, and schedule the appointment. If it’s not yet your turn, you can check back anytime to find out when the time is right

Join Bassett Healthcare Network for a free webinar about the new COVID-19 vaccine get the facts from doctors, pharmacists, infectious disease specialists, lab...oratory experts, and others across our organization with additional panelists from our local county health departments. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://bassett.zoom.us/j/95037582789 Passcode: 729538 By telephone: Dial the number below and follow the prompts to enter in the meeting ID and the Password. 1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 472 571 706 Password: 141314