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Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region
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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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Ski Resort COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Ski Resort
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Ski Resort A skier at a Hudson Valley resort has tested positive for COVID-19, officials are cautioning. An alert was issued by the Sullivan County Public Health Service warning that some patrons may have been exposed to COVID-19 at the Holiday Mountain Ski Area in Monticello. Health officials said anyone who was at the resort between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17 could have potentially been exposed to the virus and should be aware of any potential symptoms. Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw said the person who tested positive became symptomatic on Tuesday, Jan. 19, and is cu…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Restaurant In Area COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Restaurant In Area
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Restaurant In Area Health authorities have issued a new alert for COVID-19 exposure at a restaurant in the area. Sullivan County Public Health Services has confirmed that an employee who works at Cellaio, a restaurant in the Town of Thompson, tested positive for COVID-19.  There is currently no indication that the employee contracted the virus at the restaurant or impacted anyone else, the department said. Public Health Services has determined that this individual was working at Cellaio, located at 888 Resorts World Drive in Monticello, during the following dates and times: • Thursday, Nov. 26 between…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Diner COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Diner
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Diner Customers and employees at a popular Hudson Valley diner may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a fellow patron tested positive for the virus. The Sullivan County Department of Health Services issued an alert advising that a patron at the Liberty Diner on Sullivan Avenue in Liberty could have potentially exposed over a stretch of five days last month. According to the Department of Health Services, anyone who was at the diner between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. between Saturday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 25 could have been exposed, despite the restauranteurs taking COVID-19 precautions. “The rest…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Store COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Store
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Store A pair of employees at a Sullivan County dollar store have tested positive for COVID-19 and could have exposed other employees or customers. Sullivan County Public Health Services Director Nancy McGraw announced that two employees at the Dollar General on Glen Wild Road in Rock Hill have tested positive, prompting officials to begin contact tracing to determine who may have been exposed. Anyone who was at Dollar General between Sunday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday, Nov. 18 could potentially be infected. “Both employees and customers may have been exposed to COVID-19,” McGraw said. “If someone thi…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Two Employees At Area Walmart Test Positive COVID-19: Two Employees At Area Walmart Test Positive
Covid-19: Two Employees At Area Walmart Test Positive Health authorities have issued an alert for possible COVID-19 exposure after employees tested positive for the virus. Sullivan County Public Health Services Director Nancy McGraw said that two positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in two employees at the Town of Thompson Walmart in the village of Monticello who may have exposed other employees and customers while they were working. Anyone who was at Walmart on Anawana Lake Road during these times may have been exposed: Monday, Nov. 16 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 17 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 18 between …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Popular Area Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Popular Area Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Popular Area Restaurant Customers and employees at an area restaurant may have been exposed to COVID-19 following newly confirmed positive cases. The Sullivan County Department of Health Services issued an alert advising that at least four COVID-19 cases have been traced back to Peppino’s Restaurant on Lower Main Street in Callicoon. Anyone who was at the restaurant during business hours between Sunday, Nov. 14 and Tuesday, Nov. 17 has been instructed to self-quarantine and to get tested for COVID-19 if they develop symptoms. “Four employees have tested positive thus far, and we anticipate there will be more ca…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Popular Area Bar Closes Due To Multiple Cases COVID-19: Popular Area Bar Closes Due To Multiple Cases
Covid-19: Popular Area Bar Closes Due To Multiple Cases A popular area bar has been shut down due to multiple cases of COVID-19 following a special event. According to the Sullivan County Public Health Department, the Nutshell, a bar at 6692 Route 52 in the hamlet of Lake Huntington in the Town of Cochecton, has had at least six COVID-19-positive infections since the middle of this month.  The department determined that an individual who subsequently tested positive for the novel coronavirus attended the gathering during the person's infectious period. The department is advising anyone who was at that location on the following dates that t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a store in the area. The Sullivan County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited AutoZone Auto Parts, located at 1985 Route 52 in Liberty, on the following dates and times that they may have been exposed to an employee who tested positive: Saturday, Oct. 17 between noon and 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct.18 between noon and 9 p.m. “Although we believe that the employees wore masks routinely, many customers may not have been doing the same, and may have been exposed,” said P…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area An alert has been issued for potential exposure to COVID-19 for those who worked at or visited a store in the area. Sullivan County Public Health Services is alerting anyone who visited the Dollar General store on 100 Main St. in Livingston Manor on the following dates and times that they may have been exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID and was contagious: Monday, Oct. 5 between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Wednesday, Oct. 7, Friday, Oct. 9, Sunday, Oct. 11 or Monday, Oct. 12 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 between 1 and 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 betwe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant An alert has been issued for potential exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who visited a restaurant in the area. The alert, issued by Sullivan County Public Health Services, is for Paesano’s Pizzeria at 10 S. Main Street in Liberty and covers these three dates: Tuesday, Aug. 25 Wednesday, Aug. 26 Thursday, Aug. 27 Those who entered the pizzeria on those days may have been exposed to someone who was actively contagious with COVID-19 and should contact Sullivan County Public Health Services at 845-292-5910. Some of the cases of exposure at Paesano's are also connected to exposures at Nell…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Medical Center, Bar In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Medical Center, Bar In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Medical Center, Bar In Hudson Valley An alert has been issued for potential exposure to COVID-19 for those who worked at or visited a a medical care center and bar in the area. Both sites are located in the Sullivan County. Here is information from Sullivan County Public Health Services: Ahava Medical & Rehabilitation Urgent Care Center, 25 Carrier Street in Liberty on Wednesday, Aug. 19, Thursday, Aug. 20, Friday, Aug. 21 or Sunday, Aug. 23. An employee who was actively contagious with COVID worked on those dates.The individual continued to work despite feeling ill and after testing positive, the department said.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
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First COVID-19 Related Death Reported In Sullivan County First COVID-19 Related Death Reported In Sullivan County
First Covid-19 Related Death Reported In Sullivan County Sullivan County health officials confirmed the first death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county while showcasing a dashboard that allows residents to track the number of cases. Public Health Director Nancy McGraw said on Monday, March 30, the county has 106 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with one death.  The death reportedly occurred "recently," McGraw said. But did not offer other information, including the age or whether the person had pre-existing conditions. County officials are presenting daily updates on an online dashboard, as well as news conferences that ar…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Healthcare Worker Is First COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Sullivan County Healthcare Worker Is First COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Sullivan County
Healthcare Worker Is First Covid-19 Case Confirmed In Sullivan County A healthcare worker at a nursing home has been the first person in Sullivan County to test positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced on Monday, March 16 that the woman who contracted the virus works at the county-owned and operated Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty. “A healthcare worker at our nursing home tested positive today for the virus,” McGraw said. “They have been self-isolating since going home from work last Thursday. As a matter of routine, the Center’s direct-care staff all wear personal protective equipmen…

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by Zak Failla