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Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region
Officials in the region have issued a public alert after a rabid fox was captured by state wildlife experts. Sullivan County Public Health is advising the public to stay away from wild animals and be vigilant of their surroundings while camping, hiking, or playing in the parks near wooded areas. “A gray fox that was acting aggressively in the Town of Neversink was captured by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, sent to the NYS Department of Health laboratory, and tested positive for rabies,” said Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. McGraw said there were…
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19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available
A vaccine for COVID-19 is likely weeks or months away from being approved, but New York State now has a plan for when it is. The NYS Department of Health released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program on Sunday, Oct. 18. It provides an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in New York. It was developed in consultation with clinical and public health experts and includes partnerships with local departments of health, community partners and organizations, and the federal government. "Given the many unknowns at this point …