Category Archives: Press Releases

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a mosquito pool. The mosquito pool was collected on July 10, 2014 at our Taft Road trap site located at East Taft Road (near the Totman Road… Read more >

Bat Positive for Rabies in the Town of Cicero

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a bat found on Lakeshore Road in the Town Of Cicero has tested positive for rabies. Ms. Mignano stresses, “It is important to bat-proof your home to keep bats out of your house and… Read more >

Jamesville Beach Open Again for Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department announced today that Jamesville Beach in the town of LaFayette is open again for swimming. The beach was closed to swimming yesterday due to high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Water test results received today are now at acceptable levels.… Read more >

Jamesville Beach Closed to Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department today announced that Jamesville Beach located in the Town of Lafayette is closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Swimming will not be allowed until bacteria levels return to acceptable levels. The Health Department monitors public beach water quality routinely and closes swimming when bacteria… Read more >

Positive Skunk Found in the Town of Onondaga

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a skunk found in the Town of Onondaga has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was seen on Lords Hill Road, near Route 20. Ms. Mignano reinforced, “This is the seventh case of rabies in… Read more >

Positive Raccoon Found in the Town of LaFayette

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a raccoon found in the Town of Lafayette has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was seen in the Route 20 area between O’Connell and Berry Roads. Ms. Mignano explained, “It is important never to… Read more >

Additional Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Found In Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding additional evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in four mosquito pools all in the Town of Cicero. Two of the mosquito pools were collected at the Rt. 298 site, one was collected at the… Read more >

Rabies Shot Clinic at Onondaga Nation Open to the Public

The Onondaga County Health Department, in cooperation with the Onondaga Nation, will be offering a rabies shot clinic on Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Onondaga Nation Fire Department. The Fire Department is located on Rte. 11A in Nedrow. No appointment is necessary and the clinic is open to… Read more >

Fox Found Positive for Rabies in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported a fox found in the town of Onondaga has tested positive for rabies. Local residents were exposed to the rabies virus. Ms. Mignano stresses, “It is important to enjoy wildlife from a distance. Over 90… Read more >

Bat Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a bat found in town of Onondaga has tested positive for rabies. This is second rabid bat found in the county within the last month. Ms. Mignano stresses, “It is important to bat-proof your… Read more >