ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) The Tompkins County Health Department announced that there have been positive COVID-19 cases related to some Fourth of July gatherings.<\/p>\n
The cases are connected to out-of-state travel to states with significant increases in cases. Some of those cases are connected to local, social gatherings where social distancing was not practiced and masks were not worn.<\/p>\n
We have come a long way, but we are not done with COVID-19. I strongly remind all residents to remain vigilant and take all precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People traveling are still bringing the disease into our community, increasing the potential of spread. The Health Department is discouraging all non-essential travel to affected states. Masks are required in public spaces, especially indoors, where distance cannot be maintained. Masks and face-coverings are a simple measure we can all take to prevent exposing others to the virus.<\/p>\n
If someone is infected when people come together for a social gathering and do not observe the recommendations for distancing and mask-wearing, everyone is exposed, said Frank Kruppa, the Tompkins County public health director.<\/p>\n
If you travel to a state on the travel advisory list sent out by New York State, you are required to quarantine for 14 days once you return.<\/p>\n
Completing the full 14 days of quarantine is critical to keeping the disease from spreading. Getting tested does not replace the full quarantine because a test is only one moment in time; you could test negative one day and positive a few days later as the disease incubates or you are exposed to a new source of COVID-19. We all have to stay vigilant.<\/p>\n
Anyone who is experiencing symptoms or is concerned about being exposed should get tested.<\/p>\n
You can get tested at the Cayuga Health Sampling Site Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
To pre-register for an appointment, call (607) 319-5708 orclick here.<\/p>\n
Everyone can take the following steps to help stop the spread of coronavirus:<\/p>\n
If you would like to file a complaint about a business or social gathering, click here.<\/p>\n
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