Fog/Mist 44°
Tag:

Orange County Health Department

News
COVID-19: Possible Exposure Reported At Event In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Possible Exposure Reported At Event In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Possible Exposure Reported At Event In Hudson Valley A health department is warning residents they could have been exposed to COVID-19 during an event in the Hudson Valley. The Orange County Health Department is advising residents that if they worked or attended the Hung with Care event hosted by Big Gay Hudson Valley, located at Hudson Valley Arts Live, 299 Washington St., in Newburgh, on Friday, Nov. 26, they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman recommends that if you or your child were there, to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, which may include but are not limited to: fever, chills, shortn…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Event In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Event In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Event In Hudson Valley Health officials are advising area residents who attended a Halloween-related event in the Hudson Valley that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Orange County Health Department is advising residents that if they worked or attended the Town of Newburgh Trunk or Treat event held at 1702 NY-300, Newburgh, on Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m., they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman recommends that if you or your child were there, to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, loss of…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Event In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Event In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Event In Hudson Valley Health officials in the Hudson Valley are cautioning that patrons at a popular Hudson Valley event may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Orange County Health Department is advising anyone who attended the New York Renaissance Faire on Saturday, Sept. 4, or Monday, Sept. 6 should monitor themselves for symptoms as they could have been exposed to the virus on those two days. The fair is held on weekends on NY-17A in Tuxedo Park through Friday, Oct. 1. Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman is recommending that any employees or patrons should monitor their own and children’s sy…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Hudson Valley Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Hudson Valley Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Hudson Valley Restaurant Patrons who may have frequented a popular Hudson Valley restaurant may have been exposed to COVID-19, officials are cautioning. An alert was issued by the Orange County Health Department advising both employees and customers at the Outback Steakhouse at Crystal Run Crossing in Middletown last week that they could have been exposed to the virus. Officials said that anyone who was at the restaurant from 5 p.m. to closing on Sunday, Nov. 15, Monday, Nov. 16, or Tuesday, Nov. 17 are in danger and should be tested. Orange County Health Commissioner Irina Gelman said that anyone who may have bee…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: New Schools In Area Go Remote Due To Exposure COVID-19: New Schools In Area Go Remote Due To Exposure
Covid-19: New Schools In Area Go Remote Due To Exposure This story has been updated. New schools in the area have announced closures for in-person learning due to COVID-19 exposure. The school districts are now working closely with county health departments with contact tracing. In Putnam County, Lakeview Elementary School and Mahopac Middle School in the Mahopac Central School District have shifted to remote learning for Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Related story - COVID-19: HS In Northern Westchester Goes Remote After Student Tests Positive The Orange County Health Department, citing a three-day 27.6 COVID positivity rate in …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Visitors To Woodbury Common May Have Been Exposed To Measles Visitors To Woodbury Common May Have Been Exposed To Measles
Visitors To Woodbury Common May Have Been Exposed To Measles Recent visitors to Woodbury Common may have been exposed to the measles after a New York City resident with a confirmed case of measles visited the mega shopping area, according to the Orange County Health Department. The infected person visited the shopping area between the hours of 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, the department said in a news release. Areas the person visited included Nike Factory Store and Sayki Men’s Fashion Store, they added. Anyone who visited the property outside of this timeframe is not at risk from this particular exposure, the department said.  Shoppers wh…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes