Category Archives: Press Releases

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 >

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 >

Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a feral cat, found in the Town of Van Buren in   the Downer Street vicinity, has tested positive for rabies. Ms. Mignano stresses that it is important not to touch or feed unknown or feral… Read more >