Category Archives: Press Releases

Cooling Towers in Onondaga County Must Register with the New York State Department of Health

The Onondaga County Health Department is reporting that the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has adopted emergency regulations to prevent the spread of disease caused by Legionella bacteria.  Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health explained, “These regulations are designed to protect the public’s health by requiring proper operation and maintenance of cooling… Read more >

Update: Water Chestnut Treatment in the Seneca River Extended to Monday, August 24th

The Onondaga County Health Department announced today that due to weather conditions this week the herbicide application to reduce the number of water chestnuts in the Seneca River will be extended into next week. The application will continue, weather permitting, on Monday, August 24th and may extend through the end of the week. We will… Read more >

More Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus and West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Deputy Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that both Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) continue to be present in Onondaga County. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was found in three mosquito pools. The mosquito pools were located on Island Road, Taft Road, and Route 298, all in the town… Read more >

Annual Elimination of Water Chestnuts in the Seneca River

The Onondaga County Health Department will begin to reduce the number of water chestnuts in the Seneca River in the Baldwinsville and Three Rivers areas beginning on August 17, 2015 through August 21, 2015. Water chestnuts are plants that are rooted in the river bottom.  Water chestnuts spread quickly and seeds can remain dormant for… Read more >

More Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus and West Nile virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, announced today that Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) continues to be present in Onondaga County. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) was found in two mosquito pools, both in the town of Cicero; one collected on July 30, 2015 at the Island Road… Read more >

Send Your Kids Back to School With Their Vaccines Up-To-Date. August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Now is the time to make sure your kids’ vaccinations (shots) are up-to-date so that they are ready to return to school.  Having all school required vaccines not only protects your child from harmful infections, it also protects your family, their classmates and the community.  It is important to contact your child’s health care provider… Read more >

More Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta MD, MPH, reported today finding additional evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) in Onondaga County since the last aerial spray.  EEEV was found in two mosquito pools collected on July 24, 2015, one from a mosquito trap located on Taft Road and the other on Route 298, both… Read more >

Second Aerial Spraying of the Cicero Swamp to Take Place on Wednesday, July 22, 2015

The Onondaga County Health Department is planning to conduct a second round of aerial spraying for mosquitos on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 of the Cicero Swamp and immediate surrounding areas.  Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH explained, “Additional mosquito pools were found positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) in  traps collected… Read more >

Third Bat Found Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, announced today that a bat found in Marcellus has tested positive for rabies. This is the third bat found positive for rabies this season. Dr. Gupta stresses, “It is important to bat-proof your home now to keep bats out of your house and away from you and… Read more >

Second Bat Found Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a bat found in Baldwinsville has tested positive for rabies.  This is the second bat found positive for rabies this season. Dr. Gupta stresses, “It is important to bat-proof your home now to keep… Read more >