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Potential Exposure at Local Business, Greyhound Bus

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed two more potential exposures of COVID-19, at Walmart in East Syracuse and on a Greyhound bus from New York City. An individual who shopped at the Walmart store at 6438 Basile Rowe in East Syracuse on Tuesday, April 28 between 10:30 am and 11:30 am has tested positive… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Local Business, Public Transit

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Walmart in East Syracuse has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual used Centro bus lines for transportation to and from work on certain days, outlined below. Members of the public who visited the Walmart store at 6438 Basile Rowe in East Syracuse on these… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Two Local Businesses

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Cricket Wireless in DeWitt and a shopper at Price Chopper on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse have tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited these stores on these days and times may have been exposed: Cricket Wireless, Empire Plaza, 3150 Erie Boulevard… Read more >

Potential Exposure at Two Local Stores

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that employees at two local businesses have tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the following stores on these days and times may have been exposed: Target, Route 31 in Clay • Sunday, April 19: 7:00 am to 12:00 noon • Monday, April 20: 7:00… Read more >

Keeping Families Healthy During Difficult Times

Being separated from our friends, extended family, and the rest of the community during this COVID-19 pandemic can be especially hard if you’re pregnant or taking care of a new baby or young children. Pregnant women, mothers, and fathers may not have the support they would normally have. The Onondaga County Health Department is just… Read more >

Potential Exposure at Two Local Businesses

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that employees at two local businesses have tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the following stores on these days and times may have been exposed: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, 3150 Erie Blvd East in Dewitt • Monday, March 30: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm •… Read more >

First COVID-19 Death in Onondaga County

The Onondaga County Health Department has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 death, the first in Onondaga County. “I am deeply saddened for the family of this individual who are experiencing this loss. This sad news proves how important it is to take measures to protect ourselves, our families, and our community,” said Dr. Indu… Read more >

Potential Exposure of COVID-19 at Bethany Baptist Church

An individual who attended Bethany Baptist Church located at 149 Beattie Street, Syracuse on Sunday, March 15, 2020 has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who were in the church building that day may have been exposed. UPDATE: This individual attended the 11:00 am service on March 15. Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr.… Read more >

Potential Exposure of COVID-19 in Local Food Market

Onondaga County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 in an employee of Ascioti’s Market located at 3249 Milton Avenue in Solvay. Members of the public who visited the market on Tuesday, March 17 during the hours of 12:30-4:00 pm may have been exposed. Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta explained that,… Read more >

Potential Exposure of COVID-19 in Local Vision Care Center

Onondaga County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 in an employee of America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses located at 3401 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. Members of the public who visited the store during the following days and times may have been exposed: Monday 3/9 8:30 am-5:30 pm Tuesday 3/10 9:30 am-6:30 pm… Read more >