Column by Dr. Richard Sternberg Monkeypox Vaccines There are several things to remember about the current monkeypox outbreak for those of us in Otsego County. According to the county health department website on Monday, there are no cases identified locally. Vaccine for monkeypox is not available locally. After checking the New York State Department of Health website (www.health.ny.gov) it appears that the closest location for vaccine is Albany County. I would suggest if you qualify for the vaccine and want…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Conservation Workshop with Cornell Cooperative Extension INVASIVE SPECIES – 6 p.m. Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension for an evening learning about local invasive species. Will include a presentation and discussion with Agriculture and Horticulture Educator, Jessica Holmes and CCE Intern, Becca Leone. Registration required. Held at Oneonta Town Hall, 3966 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. 518-234-4303 ext. 119 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2020/06/06/invasive-species-awareness-week-workshops BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 5 p.m. Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 Co.…
COVID update for February 7 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 24 new cases 7 hospitalized 0 new deaths reported 8.7 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID update for February 2 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 68 new cases 5 hospitalized 0 new deaths reported 11.7 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID update for January 27 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 81 new cases 8 hospitalized 0 new deaths reported 13.5 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID update for January 26 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 79 new cases 9 hospitalized 0 new deaths reported 13.6 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID update for January 25 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 104 new cases 7 hospitalized 0 new deaths reported 14.5 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID update for January 21 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 136 new cases 8 hospitalized 2 new deaths reported 15 percent seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID update for January 18 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 128 new cases 8 hospitalized 1 new deaths reported 16.8 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
COVID Update January 13th Otsego County is seeing the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, the Otsego County Department of Health (DOH) said in a statement Thursday. “It is critical that everyone take responsibility to reduce the spread,” Otsego County DOH Public Health Director Heidi Bond said. “We know that social distancing, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated works. Please stay home if you are not feeling well.” According to the Otsego County DOH , active…