Category Archives: Press Releases

Bat Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department’s laboratory has reported that a bat found in the area of Old Liverpool Road in the town of Salina has tested positive for rabies. This is the sixth bat that has tested positive for rabies in Onondaga County… Read more >

First Evidence of West Nile Virus and Additional Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis 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 the first evidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Onondaga County this year in two mosquito pools. One pool was collected at the Taft Road site and the other at the Geddes site which… 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 virus (EEE) in five mosquito pools.  All of the mosquito pools were collected in the Town of Cicero, two at the Rt. 298 site, two at the Taft… 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 virus (EEE) in three mosquito pools.  Two of the mosquito pools were collected in the Town of Cicero, one at the Rt. 298 site and one at the… Read more >

Oneida Shores Beach is Open Again for Swimming

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that Oneida Shores Beach, located in the town of Cicero, is re-opening for swimming.   Swimming at Oneida Shores was closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria (E.coli) in the water. Kevin Zimmerman, Director of Environmental Health, explained that lake water quality test results received… Read more >

Update on Ground Spraying for Mosquitoes in Cicero Neighborhoods

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the ground spraying for mosquitos will take place on Monday August 18th or Tuesday, August 19th between the hours of 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Ground spraying will be done in neighborhoods surrounding the Cicero Swamp. All residents in this spray area will… Read more >

Oneida Shores Park Beach Closed to Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department announced today that Oneida Shores Beach, located in the town of Cicero, will be closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria (E.coli)  in the water. Swimming will not be allowed until bacteria levels return to acceptable levels. The Health Department monitors lake water routinely and closes swimming when… Read more >

AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

Is your child ready to go back to school? To celebrate the importance of immunizations throughout life, and to make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need, the Onondaga County Immunization Program is observing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM).   During NIAM, parents are encouraged to check with their child’s health care provider… Read more >

Oneida Shores Beach is Open Again for Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department announced today that Oneida Shores Beach is re-opening for swimming at Oneida Shores Park in the town of Cicero. Oneida Shores was closed due to the presence of blue green algae in the water.  Kevin Zimmerman, Director of Environmental Health, explained that lake water quality test results received today are… Read more >

Onondaga County Resident Diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, was notified by the New York State Department of Health today that an Onondaga County adult resident has been diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).   Ms. Mignano explained, “This is the first known human case of EEE in Onondaga County since 2010.  It is essential that residents consistently… Read more >