Category Archives: Press Releases

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 >

BOIL WATER Order Has Been Lifted in Syracuse

The Onondaga County Health Department has lifted the Boil Water Order to residents and businesses in the South Clinton Street area of Syracuse between West Fayette Street and West Jefferson Street.  Laboratory results have confirmed that there is no evidence of coliform bacteria and it is safe to resume drinking tap water. Several restaurants that… Read more >

BOIL WATER Order For Residents in the South Clinton Street Area of Syracuse

The Onondaga County Health Department is issuing a Boil Water Order to residents and businesses in the South Clinton Street area of Syracuse between West Fayette Street and East Jefferson Street, as a result of a water main break that occurred yesterday in this area. AS A PRECAUTION DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING… Read more >

Oneida Shores Park Open Again for Swimming

Onondaga County Health Department Medical Director Quoc Nguyen, MD, announced today that swimming is re-opening at Oneida Shores Park in the town of Cicero. Yesterday Oneida Shores was closed for swimming due to high levels of coliform bacteria in the water. Nguyen explained that lake water results received today are now at acceptable levels.… Read more >

Oneida Shores Park Beach Closed for Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department today announced that Oneida Shores Beach located in the town of Cicero, will be closed for 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 lake water routinely and closes swimming when bacteria… Read more >