Category Archives: Press Releases

First Evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County. The finding was in a mosquito pool collected at the Minoa Sewage Treatment Plant (located on Kalin Drive in the Town of Manlius) on June 28, 2013… Read more >

National HIV Testing Day June 27, 2013

National HIV Testing Day June 27, 2013 Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Cynthia B. Morrow, encourages all Onondaga County residents to learn their HIV status. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of five people living with HIV in the United States is unaware of their HIV status. Because many… Read more >

Oneida Shores park Beach Remains Closed for Swimming

Onondaga County Deputy Commissioner of Health, Linda Karmen, announced today that Oneida Shores Beach located in the town of Cicero, will remain closed for swimming due to continued high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Swimming will not be allowed until bacteria levels return to acceptable levels. Karmen explained that the Health Department… Read more >

Raccoon Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a raccoon found in the Town of Marcellus has tested positive for rabies. This is the first positive rabies findings of the season. The raccoon was seen in the vicinity of West Seneca Turnpike. … Read more >

cycle in the city

Looking for a great way to see the city and stay fit? Starting Sunday, May 19, the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play in Onondaga County program, the City of Syracuse, and numerous other partners will be offering a series of “Cycle in the City” bicycle rides. The rides will provide an opportunity… Read more >

Mosquito Borne Surveillance

The Onondaga County Health Department announced that the annual mosquito-borne virus surveillance and control program will start on or about May 20th and run through October 18th. The program consists of collecting and testing mosquitoes for various viruses including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The program also uses larvicides to control mosquito population… Read more >

Boil Water Advisory in Marietta

The Onondaga County Health Department has been notified that a small cluster of private wells on Amber Road in Marietta is contaminated with bacteria. Although private wells are not regulated, the Onondaga County Health Department is working closely with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District… Read more >

Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet?

Date of Release: November 30, 2012: For Further Information Please Call: Karyn Johnson, MSEd, CHES 435-3280 Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? It’s not too late! National Influenza Vaccination Week kicks off December 2nd and runs through December 8th. This week is set aside to raise awareness about the importance of getting a flu… Read more >

Shigella Cases Still on the Rise in Onondaga County

Earlier this year, the Onondaga County Health Department alerted the public about an outbreak of shigellosis in Onondaga County. Fortunately during the summer, the number of cases of shigellosis diminished; recently however, the Health Department began seeing more cases of this illness again. Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, Commissioner of Health, explained “to date, the Health… Read more >

More West Nile virus Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that additional West Nile virus activity has been identified. The New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in two mosquito traps in Onondaga County. These pools were collected on Island Road and Route 298 in the town of… Read more >