Schuyler County Public Health

The best way to get information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination site options available to Schuyler County residents is our website: http://schuylercounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=469. You can also check the images in this post for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

After serving as Public Health Director for Schuyler County Public Health and Yates County Public Health, our Public Health Director Deb Minor is going to enjoy a much-deserved retirement! We will miss her and we wish her the best!

There are 3 new cases to report since our last update. Find the dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

There are 4 new cases to report since our last update. Find the dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We investigated 13 new cases since our last update. Additionally, there are 18 recoveries to report. The dashboard can be found at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

There is 1 new case to report since our last update. Find the dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccination is currently underway for individuals in Phase 1A and we are prepared to start rolling out this vaccine to further community members as soon as the state announces the start of future phases. We are also happy to share that the state has moved people 75 and older forward into Phase 1B. NYS has not provided us with a concrete starting date for Phase 1B yet, but please be patient and stay tuned to the local news and our website and social media for updates including when and where eligible people can get vaccinated.

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!

We received a second shipment of vaccine doses this week - an additional 200 doses. If you are a 1B-eligible essential worker (first responder, teacher, public-facing grocery worker, public-facing restaurant worker, etc.) or an adult with a qualifying medical condition, visit our website to register for Thursday’s clinic: http://schuylercounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=469.

We investigated 11 new cases since our last update. There was a statewide outage of the COVID-19 system yesterday so we are unable to pull the demographics for an update to the dashboard today we anticipate updating the demographic portion of the dashboard for tomorrow’s update. Thank you for your understanding. The dashboard can be found at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

This winter remember to stay safe while shoveling: stay hydrated and take breaks! Visit our website for more #WinterSafety tips.

Please see the image for today’s update. We have 16 new cases to report since our update yesterday. For information on these cases, please visit: https://arcg.is/1r1SzS

There are 9 new cases to report since our last update. Five of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Additionally, there are 19 recoveries to report. Find the dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS. While our staff will be working on New Year’s Day and the following days, our next update is planned for the morning of Monday, January 4.

You can help prevent food poisoning by having two separate cutting boards - one you use for fruits and veggies and the other for meat, poultry, and seafood. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/9ueC30rnP88

COVID-19 vaccine update: NYS is currently in Phase 1A of their vaccine administration plan. See the image to learn which individuals are part of 1A. People in Phase 1A are being vaccinated by hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and by local health departments including Schuyler County Public Health. It is anticipated that it may take the month of January to finish vaccinating people in Phase 1A and we hope that vaccination of individuals in Phase 1B is able to ...start by early February. We will provide updates, including who is eligible and where to get vaccinated, as things progress and the vaccine becomes more widely available. Please note - NYSDOH may update the Phases and who is included in each at any time. You can also learn more about NYS’s phased vaccine distribution plan at https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-va. See more

Please see the image for today’s update. More information on the positive cases can be found at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS. We are seeing cases connected to Christmas gatherings. We encourage everyone to visit http://ow.ly/IEDo50CWQvt making plans for New Year’s Eve.

We have 4 new cases to report today. Three of the cases had known contact with an individual who had previously tested positive. For additional details on our positive cases, please visit: https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

Please see the image for today’s update. We have investigated 7 new cases since our last update. For information on these cases, please visit: https://arcg.is/1r1SzS

There are 41 new cases to report since our last update. Twenty-six of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Additionally, there are 26 recoveries to report. For more information on the positive cases, please visit https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

Make sure to dress warmly when you go out in the cold. Learn more about #WinterSafety at: http://ow.ly/4ihz30rnP87

We are saddened to report a 10th community member has passed away due to COVID-19. The individual was a female in her 80s. Our hearts are with her family and friends. For details on the rest of our positive cases, please visit: https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

Want to try making your own healthy salad dressing? Check out the most recent issue of the HEAL Schuyler Newsletter for a Roasted Grape Salad Dressing recipe: http://ow.ly/ZYER30rnP86

Learn how to stay safe and healthy with this festive song http://ow.ly/SJNt30rnP83 or view the image for tips!

Be sure to get leftovers in the fridge within 2 hours of cooking to help prevent food poisoning. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/LyGZ30rnP82

There are 9 new cases to report since our last update. Three of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Additionally, there are 6 recoveries to report. Find the dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS. While our staff will be working on Christmas and the following days, our next update is planned for the morning of Monday, December 28th. If you plan to host or attend a family gathering, please view the tips at: https://www.cdc.gov//2019-/daily-life-coping/holidays.html.

It is with great sadness we report the passing of a 9th Schuyler County resident due to COVID-19. The individual was a female in her 80s and our entire team would like to extend condolences to the family. For details on the rest of our positive cases, please visit: https://arcg.is/1r1SzS

Eating healthy during the holidays isn't always easy. Find tips in the most recent issue of the HEAL Schuyler Newsletter: http://ow.ly/Gmd730rnP81

We have 6 new cases to report. Long-term care residents account for 18 of our 53 active cases, which remains unchanged from yesterday. Visit our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS for additional details on our positive cases. As we continue to see community spread we are urging everyone to approach this holiday season safely. For information on how to have a COVID safe holiday, please visit: http://ow.ly/nW0c50CRzfX

Keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold can help prevent food poisoning. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/NfqF30rnP80

We apologize for the delay in getting our daily update to you. There are 28 new cases to report since our update Friday morning: 10 from Friday, 14 from Saturday, and 4 from Sunday. Monday’s cases are being investigated and will be reported on tomorrow. We are seeing an increase in cases in residents of a long-term care facilities. Currently 18 of our 56 active cases are long-term care residents. Community spread is a large contributor to our increased numbers and is now impacting our most vulnerable citizens. We cannot stress enough the important role we each have in protecting ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. For more information on what you can do please visit: http://schuylercounty.us//8858/COVID-19-Prevention-How-it- Visit our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

Don't forget to wipe your dog's paws. Ice-melting chemicals can make your pet sick. For more pet preparedness tips, visit: http://ow.ly/eSEi30rnP7Y

HEAL Schuyler would like to have a virtual mother and daughter event called Love your Heart, Love your Body in February. The virtual event would include speakers focused on mindfulness, cooking demonstrations, physical activity and risk factors associated with heart disease. Please respond to the short survey if you are interested in participating: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q88FR99

Put a freeze on winter holiday fires. Make sure you keep your tree at least 3 feet from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, and space heaters.

You can help prevent food poisoning by washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before and after handling raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/BZC030rnP7X

There are 12 new cases to report since our last update. 11 of the cases had known contact with a positive case. Additionally, there are 3 recoveries to report. Find the dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We are saddened to report our 8th COVID-19 related death today. This individual was a female in their 90’s and our entire Public Health Department sends heartfelt condolences to the family.

If you are shopping for gifts for young children, make sure toys are lead-free and haven't been recalled. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Amkp30rnP7W

Did you know there is an app you can download that can help notify your close contacts if you were to get COVID-19? Learn more about the app and find answers to FAQs at: http://ow.ly/U2o230rnP7V

We are saddened to report a seventh resident has passed away due to COVID-19. The individual was a female in their 80s. Our hearts are with their family and friends during their mourning. Visit our dashboard at http://ow.ly/TLFD50CMnPo.

If there is ice and snow, take it slow! Make sure to leave extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you. More #WinterSafety tips on our website.

We are saddened to report a sixth resident has passed away due to COVID-19. The individual was a male in their 70s. Our hearts are with their family and friends during their mourning.

Looking for holiday gift ideas that are healthy and affordable? Check out the most recent issue of the HEAL Schuyler Newsletter at: http://ow.ly/G61B30rnP7S

With COVID-19 spreading in the region, it's important to shrink your "social bubble" by limiting contact with people you don't live with. Learn more about preventing the spread of COVID-19 at: http://ow.ly/mSnl30rnP7T

There are 20 new cases to report since our update Friday morning: 9 from Friday, 8 from Saturday, and 3 from Sunday. Sixteen of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Additionally, there are 17 recoveries to report since our last update. Visit our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS. For descriptions of what each category in the update means and for other update-related FAQs, view the update on our website: http://schuylercounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=445.

Make sure Rudolph is the only one with a red nose this winter. Protect yourself and your family from the flu - get vaccinated. http://ow.ly/g3qL30rnP7R #NIVW

There are 2 new cases to report since our update yesterday. One of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Additionally, there were 6 recoveries since our last update. Visit our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers: visit http://ow.ly/Wksk30rnP7Q to find checklists to help guide planning for both in-person and virtual learning.

There are 6 new cases to report since our update yesterday. Additionally, there were 11 recoveries. Find our dashboard at: https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

Flu Fact: Flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness because the vaccines are made with inactivated (dead) and weakened viruses, or they only contain a single gene from a flu virus, which cannot cause illness. Learn more facts at http://ow.ly/uT0C30rnP7P #NIVW

New York State is hiring additional contact tracers to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested in applying, visit: http://ow.ly/IJti30rnP7O

There are 7 new cases to report since our update yesterday. Four of the individuals had known contact with someone who had tested positive. Find our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

There are 7 new cases of COVID-19 to report since our update yesterday morning. Three of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Additionally, there were 4 recoveries since our last update. Find our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We were notified of 12 new cases since our update Friday morning 8 on Friday, 2 on Saturday, and 2 on Sunday. Additionally, there were 14 recoveries since our last update. Find our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We were notified of 14 new cases since our update yesterday. Eleven of the individuals had known contact with someone who tested positive. Our dashboard can be found at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We were notified of 4 new cases since our update yesterday morning. Two of the individuals had known contact with someone who had tested positive. Additionally, 3 individuals recovered since our update yesterday. Our dashboard can be found at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

With great sadness, we are reporting the passing of a fifth community member who had tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was a male in his 60s. Our hearts are with his family and friends. Since our update yesterday, we were also notified by a lab that they had incorrectly reported an individual’s test result as positive, when they had tested negative. That individual has been removed from case counts in this image and from our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We are deeply saddened to report the passing of a fourth community member who had tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was a female in her 70s. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

We were notified of 28 cases since our update Wednesday morning: 7 on Wednesday, 7 on Thursday, 7 on Friday, 6 on Saturday, and 1 on Sunday. Additionally, 30 individuals recovered since our last update. Find our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS.

We were notified of 9 new cases since our update yesterday. Find our dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS. While our staff will be working on Thanksgiving and the following days, our next update is planned for Monday morning. We will provide an update sooner if any public exposure risks are identified or if there is anything major to report. Please do not attend or host a Thanksgiving gathering if you are not feeling well or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Also, check out the tips at http://schuylercounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=430 if you plan to host or attend a gathering. Happy Thanksgiving!

We were notified of 5 new cases of COVID-19 since our update yesterday. Visit our dashboard at http://ow.ly/lSoV50CtrLS for demographic information of positive cases, 7-day average percentage positive, and more. For tips to help keep COVID-19 from being an uninvited guest at your Thanksgiving, visit: http://ow.ly/UinP50CtrLR.

Thanksgiving is a time when people typically gather with friends and family, but gatherings like these can easily spread COVID-19. View the image or visit our website for tips to help keep COVID-19 from being an uninvited guest at your Thanksgiving.

We were notified of 23 new cases of COVID-19 since our update on Friday. 14 of the individuals had known contact with prior positives. Visit our new dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS for demographic information of positive cases, 7-day average percentage positive, and more.

We received 8 new cases since our update yesterday. Six of the cases had known contact with prior cases. Visit our new dashboard at https://arcg.is/1r1SzS for demographic information of positive cases, 7-day average percentage positive, and more.

We were notified of 4 new cases since our update yesterday. Two of the cases had known contact with prior cases. If you ate at Kookalaroc's Bar and Grill in the last 14 days, please view our press release from yesterday or visit our website for steps you should take regarding this public exposure risk: http://schuylercounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=426. Testing is recommend at least 5 days after your last visit. We continue to work with restaurant management and NYSDOH on additional contact tracing for employees.

Public Exposure Risk Identified at Kookalaroc's Bar and Grill. If you visited anytime in the last 14 days, please get tested and self-quarantine. View the image or visit our website for details and steps you should take: http://schuylercounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=426

We were notified of 5 new cases since our update yesterday. Two of the individuals had known contact with prior cases. One individual is part of one of the workplace clusters identified over the weekend. The two workplace clusters identified over the weekend had no public exposure risk associated with them.

We were notified of 6 new cases since our update yesterday. Four of the individuals were household contacts of prior positive cases and one of the individuals is an employee within one of the ongoing workplace clusters identified on Saturday.

We received 7 new cases since our update on Saturday. Contact tracing for the two workplace clusters we were investigating on Saturday has been completed. We worked closely with management at both workplaces to identify all individuals who may have been exposed. No public exposure risks were identified for either workplace.

We have received notification of 15 new cases since our update yesterday. Investigations are ongoing. We are also investigating 2 possible non-retail workplace clusters.

Please see the image for today's update. We have received 4 new cases since yesterday, including 1 new hospitalization. Demographic data for the 4 cases today will be included in the update Monday.

We received 8 new cases since our update Tuesday. Have questions about COVID-19 symptoms, where to get tested, or factors to consider before deciding to spend time with others? Find out more about these and other topics on our website: http://schuylercounty.us/166/Public-Health

Recall: The plastic characters on the recalled Sippy Cup contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and contain levels of a regulated phthalate that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Lead and banned phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Please see the image for today’s update. Do you have questions about what constitutes a public exposure risk? Review the FAQ on our website: http://ow.ly/KZ4w50CgTZJ

We were notified of 10 new cases since our update on Friday. One of the cases is a student at Hanlon who did not attend while potentially contagious. Four of the cases were previously identified as close contacts of prior cases and were already in quarantine.

We have received notice of 7 new cases today, including 2 students from the Watkins Glen Elementary School. Contact tracing has been completed, no school or public exposures were identified. Three of the cases had known exposures to someone who had previously tested positive. Please note that demographic information for the 7 cases today will be included with the update on Monday.

We were notified of six new cases of COVID-19 today, including a student from Hanlon who attended school while potentially contagious. To view the COVID-19 FAQ for parents of children in school visit: http://ow.ly/7NiH50CcNS6