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(LISLE, NY) The Broome County Health Department has learned a person who was at Broome-Tioga Motocross on Route 79 in Lisle on July 12 has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were at the location on Sunday, July 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.  we ask you to self-quarantine until July 26. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Testing is available for all New Yorkers at the NYS drive through testing site at Binghamton University. Testing does not get you out of quarantine. To make an appointment call 1-888-364-3065. Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus

Broome County officials remind you to wash your hands, wear your facial coverings and continue to maintain social distancing. If you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance, please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  

(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) The Broome County Health Department has learned an employee of the Applebee’s Grill + Bar located at 842 Upper Front Street in the Town of Dickinson has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were at the location on July 5th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. we ask you to self-quarantine until July 19th. The location was closed for cleaning and disinfecting following the positive notification. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Testing is available for all New Yorkers at the NYS drive through testing site at Binghamton University. Testing negative after an initial positive does not get you out of quarantine. To make an appointment call 1-888-364-3065. Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus

Broome County officials remind you to wash your hands, wear your facial coverings and continue to maintain social distancing. If you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance, please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  

The Broome County Health Department has learned a person who was at a large gathering at 82 Front Street in Binghamton on July 4th has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were at the location that day, we ask you to self-quarantine until July 18th. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Testing is available for all New Yorkers at the NYS drive through testing site at Binghamton University. To make an appointment call 1-888-364-3065.

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus.

Broome County officials remind you to wash your hands, wear your facial coverings and continue to maintain social distancing.

If you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance, please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  
 

The Broome County Health Department has learned a person who was at Nip’s Park Ave Saloon in Binghamton on July 6th has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were at the establishment from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. we ask you to self-quarantine until July 20th. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus.

Broome County officials remind you to wash your hands, wear your facial coverings and continue to maintain social distancing. If you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  
 

The Broome County Health Department has learned a person who was at the Vestal Farmer’s Market on June 27th has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were at the market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. we ask you to self-quarantine until July 11th. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus.

Broome County officials remind you to wash your hands, wear your facial coverings and continue to maintain social distancing. If you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  
 

The Broome County Health Department has learned an employee of Lee’s Nail Salon located at 389 West State Street in Binghamton has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were in the salon between June 28 and July 3 we ask you to self-quarantine for 14 days after the date you were in there. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus

Broome County officials remind you to wash your hands, wear your facial coverings and continue to maintain social distancing. If you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) The Broome County Health Department has learned of a fraudulent letter being sent in the community regarding COVID-19 and wants to alert residents of proper protocols and procedures. 

As part of any contact tracing investigation if you were exposed to COVID-19 you would receive a phone call from someone at the health department. 

Additionally, any public health notices would be posted to the Broome County website. 

If you receive a letter that seems suspicious, or if you are unsure of its authenticity do not hesitate to call the health department for information at 607-778-2802. 

Broome County Security Division is assisting the Broome County Health Department in investigating this incident. 
 

(VESTAL, NY) The Broome County Health Department has learned an employee of the Sam’s Club located at 2441 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850 has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you were in the store on May 4th from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 5th from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or May 7th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. we ask you to contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.  

The 14-day incubation period will be over on May 21. The employee has not worked since May 7th and did not work while symptomatic.

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus.

Passengers on a Greyhound bus, schedule 0206, that left Port Authority in New York City approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27 and arrived in Syracuse at approximately 7:40 p.m. that same day, may have been exposed to COVID-19. Passengers who were on that bus have been advised to contact their local health department for further information and assessment.  

If any Broome County residents were riding the bus they can contact the Broome County Health Department at 607-778-2802.   As previously announced when Broome County closed down the Greater Binghamton Transportation Center (Bus Station) to commercial traffic, Greyhound Lines agreed to County Executive Jason Garnar’s request to not stop in Broome County during this pandemic.  

The Broome County Health Department has also learned an employee of the Greek House Restaurant located at 623 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790 has tested positive for COVID-19.  

If you were in the restaurant on April 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. we ask you to self quarantine and contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever and shortness of breath.  

The 14 day incubation period will be over on May 8th, 2020. The person has not worked since April 24 and did not work while symptomatic.  

Broome County will continue to provide updated COVID-19 numbers on its website at broomecountyny.gov/hd/coronavirus 

(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) Broome County officials announced today information on the distribution of cloth masks to the public. On Wednesday the Broome County Emergency Operations Center received a shipment of 68,000 masks from the federal government.

Starting Monday, masks will be available at some of the school meal distribution sites in various municipalities. Those distribution sites will be announced as the information becomes available.  

In addition to that if you need a mask this weekend, below are public distribution sites for Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25:

• Otsiningo Park
  • 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905
  • 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Former Macy’s building at the Oakdale Mall  
  • 601-635 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790
  • 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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The number of masks available is limited. Mask distribution is limited to 1 mask per person, per household. There will be a 5-mask limit per household. The goal is to make sure every Broome County resident 2 years and older has access to a mask. CDC guidance does not recommend masks on infants younger than 2.

If you already have a reusable mask you DO NOT need another one. 

Broome County is also currently working with various agencies to distribute masks to residents who are unable to access these locations. This includes agencies such as the Broome County Office for Aging, ACHIEVE, the Southern Tier Independence Center, the Binghamton Rescue Mission and the United Way. 

People can also call 2-1-1 for additional help.

Broome County officials remind you to stay home, avoid contact with others and if you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.