Category Archives: Press Releases

Be Prepared: Make a Family Emergency Plan

Kevin E. Wisely, Commissioner of the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management, is encouraging Onondaga County residents to make a family emergency plan.   An advanced emergency plan helps your family stay safe when an emergency strikes. Wisely explains, “It is best to involve all family members in your planning and start by having a family… Read more >

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County

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 mosquitoes in three different locations in Onondaga County. These findings were in… Read more >

West Nile Virus Death in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow was notified by the New York State Health Department laboratory of the second human case of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County this year.  This individual, an older adult, was hospitalized and later succumbed to the disease.  “It is with sorrow that I share this news today.  … Read more >

First Known Human Case of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow was notified late yesterday by the New York State Health Department laboratory of the first known  human case of West Nile virus this year in Onondaga County. Morrow reports that the adult was briefly hospitalized and is doing well and expects to have a full recovery. Morrow… Read more >

West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

For Further Information Please Call: Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH Commissioner of Health (315) 435-3155 Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in five different locations in Onondaga County.  These findings were in mosquito pools collected… Read more >

West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

For Further Information Please Call: Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH Commissioner of Health (315) 435-3155 Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. 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 Midler… Read more >

Blue-Green Algae Blooms in Oneida

DEPARTMENT: Health Department                           For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                           Russell Nemecek DATE: July 17, 2012                                                     (315) 435-6623 ******* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ******* Blue-Green Algae Blooms in Oneida River   Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow has issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the Oneida River. This advisory was issued because a blue-green algae bloom… Read more >

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies   Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that three raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The raccoons were located near Cold Brook Road in the Town of Spafford, Barker Street in the Town of Otisco, and… Read more >

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Onondaga County

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Onondaga County Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health announced today that there have been 15 laboratory confirmed and an additional 10 probable cases of shigellosis identified in Onondaga County recently. Dr. Morrow cautions that more cases are expected as the investigation continues. Morrow explained, “Shigellosis is an infectious… Read more >

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies   Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that three raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The raccoons were located near Cold Brook Road in the Town of Spafford, Barker Street in the Town of Otisco, and… Read more >