Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Onondaga County. Seventy new cases were confirmed in the region today, one of the highest single day jumps since the pandemic began. Most of the new cases come from community spread. County Executive Ryan McMahon said in a tweet that this data includes "some small clusters and one potential larger one."
The increase is also being reflected in area businesses. The Health Department says people may have been exposed to the virus at five locations over the past two weeks. Officials say it's crucial that residents be diligent and do their part to prevent futther spread of COVID-19. Here's the list:
An employee of Strada Mia, 313 North Geddes Street, Syracuse NY
Thursday, October 15, 11:00am-8:30pm
Friday, October 16, 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 17,5:30pm-10:30pm
An employee of Limerick Pub, 134 Walton Street, Syracuse NY
Sunday, October 18, 12:00pm-8:00pm
An employee of Mars Jewelry, 2519 James St, Syracuse, NY
Tuesday, October 20, 10:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday, October 21, 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, October 22, 10:00am-5:30pm
Friday, October 23, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 24, 10:00am-3:00pm
A patron of Brad’s Extra Innings, 200 Highland Ave, East Syracuse, NY
Wednesday, October 21, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Three employees of the Blarney Stone, 314 Avery Ave, Syracuse, NY
Thursday, October 22, 7:00pm-12:00am
Friday, October 23, 12:00am-2:00am
Saturday, October 24, 11:00am-9:45pm
Sunday, October 25, 10:30am-7:00pm
Health Department investigators are in the process of identifying all close contacts of the individuals and notifying them. Those who may have been exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the date of potential exposure. If symptoms do develop, stay home and call your doctor for further guidance. If you are elderly, have underlying medical conditions, or are immunocompromised, call your doctor early even if your illness is mild. In an emergency call 911.
Protect yourself and others by covering your face in public when social distancing (staying 6 feet apart) is not possible, especially on public transport, in stores, on crowded sidewalks, or when working and have direct contact with members of the public. Continue to wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and disinfect surfaces frequently. If you are sick, stay home and away from others. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested.
Employers must take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the workplace including encouraging employees to get tested. All employers should implement a plan that identifies and controls all areas and job tasks with potential exposures to COVID-19, conducting daily symptom and temperature screening of employees before they enter the facility, requiring face masks and frequent hand washing, ensuring social distancing, telling employees to stay home when sick, and educating their staff about steps they can take to protect themselves at work and at home.
