Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Local Businesses

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Local Businesses

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that there is potential COVID-19 exposure at the following local businesses. Members of the public who visited the following locations during the timeframes listed may have been exposed:

Two patrons at Nibsy’s Pub, 201 Ulster Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Friday, October 2, 3pm-5:30pm

A patron at Beak and Skiff Apple Orchard, 2708 State Route 80, La Fayette, NY 13084
Sunday, October 4, 11am-2:30pm
The individual rode a tractor-pulled wagon into the orchard, and although wearing masks, riders were seated close together which raises the risk of exposure.

An employee at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 131 Simon Dr, Syracuse, NY 13224
Saturday, October 3, 1pm-10pm
Monday, October 5, 1pm-10pm
Tuesday, October 6, 1pm-10pm
Thursday, October 8, 1pm-2pm

Health Department investigators are in the process of identifying all close contacts of the individuals and notifying them. Those who may have been exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the date of potential exposure. If symptoms do develop, stay home and call your doctor for further guidance. If you are elderly, have underlying medical conditions, or are immunocompromised, call your doctor early even if your illness is mild. In an emergency call 911.

Information and guidance related to COVID-19, including testing, changes daily, stay up to date by visiting these websites:
• Onondaga County:  covid19.ongov.net
• New York State Department of Health: coronavirus.health.ny.gov
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html