We are experiencing an increase in cases in Onondaga County, so it is crucial that residents be diligent and continue to do their part to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that employees and patrons at 5 local businesses have tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the following establishments during the timeframes listed may have been exposed:
An employee of Koster’s Wood Floor Store, LLC, 2027 Teall Ave, Syracuse
• Friday, October 23, 7:30am-5:00pm
• Saturday, October 24, 8:00am-3:00pm
An employee of Garage clothing store at Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse
• Friday, October 23, 10:00am-6:30pm
• Saturday, October 24, 10:30am-6:30pm
• Sunday, October 25, 10:00am-6:30pm
• Monday, October 26, 12:00pm-7:30pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 12:00pm-7:30pm
A patron of Julie’s Diner, 3800 Brewerton Rd # 3, North Syracuse
• Saturday, October 24, 11:00am-12:00pm
Two employees of Coleman’s Pub, 100 S Lowell Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204
• Sunday, October 25, 11:00am-Midnight
A patron of DannO’S Bar, 3855 Split Rock Rd, Camillus
• Sunday, October 25, 12:00pm-7:30pm
An employee of Party City, 256 Northern Lights Plaza, North Syracuse
• Wednesday, October 28, 8:00am-2:30pm
Health Department investigators are in the process of identifying all close contacts of the individual and notifying them. Those who may have been exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the date of potential exposure. If symptoms do develop, stay home and call your doctor for further guidance. If you are elderly, have underlying medical conditions, or are immunocompromised, call your doctor early even if your illness is mild. In an emergency call 911.
Protect yourself and others by covering your face in public when social distancing (staying 6 feet apart) is not possible, especially on public transport, in stores, on crowded sidewalks, or when working and have direct contact with members of the public. Continue to wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and disinfect surfaces frequently. If you are sick, stay ho,e and away from others. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested.
Employers must take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the workplace including encouraging employees to get tested. All employers should implement a plan that identifies and controls all areas and job tasks with potential exposures to COVID-19, conducting daily symptom and temperature screening of employees before they enter the facility, requiring face masks and frequent hand washing, ensuring social distancing, telling employees to stay home when sick, and educating their staff about steps they can take to protect themselves at work and at home.
Information and guidance related to COVID-19 changes daily, stay up to date by visiting these websites:
• Onondaga County: covid19.ongov.net
• New York State Department of Health: coronavirus.health.ny.gov
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html