Category Archives: Press Releases

Fight the Bite: Protect Yourself from Diseases Caused by Ticks and Mosquitoes

As the Onondaga County Health Department continues its efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic in our community, it is important to remember other issues that are affecting our health. The arrival of warm weather brings with it the need to protect ourselves from mosquito- and tick-borne diseases. Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta reminds residents, “While… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at a Local Business

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the T-Mobile store at the corner of West Taft and Buckley Roads in Liverpool has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the store on these days and times may have been exposed: •  Saturday, May 23: 10:00 am to 8:30… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at a Local Business

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Recess Coffee, 110 Harvard Place in Syracuse has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the cafe on these days and times may have been exposed: Tuesday, May 19: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, May 22: 7:00 am to 2:00… Read more >

Sale of Flavored E-cigarettes and all Tobacco Sales at Pharmacies End May 18 in New York State

The sale of flavored e-cigarettes ends in New York State this week, as does the sale of all tobacco products in pharmacies. These are huge steps forward in helping New Yorkers live free from nicotine addiction.  The new laws were passed as part of the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget. New York becomes the second… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at a Local Business

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Deb’s Convenience Mart, 2419 South Salina Street in Syracuse has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the store on these days and times may have been exposed: Saturday, May 9: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday, May 10: 9:00 am… Read more >

Potential Exposure at Eight Local Businesses

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed eight more locations of potential COVID-19 exposures from a shopper at each of the locations listed. Members of the public who shopped at the following stores on the days and times listed may have been exposed: Mavis Muffler, 404 Oswego Street in Liverpool Saturday, May 2: 11:00 to… Read more >

Potential Exposure at Three Local Businesses

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed three more locations of potential COVID-19 exposures. Members of the public who shopped at the following stores on the days and times listed may have been exposed: Rite Aid, 519 Butternut Street in Syracuse • Monday, April 27: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm • Tuesday, April 28: 11:00… Read more >

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 >