By: Staff
12/07/2022 3:45 pm
Column by Richard Sternberg
It would be a safe thing to say that I was one of the strongest advocates in Central New York for masking up, having vaccinations up to date—it should be two original, at least the most recent vaccine for the Omicron variants and having been boostered for last year—avoiding crowded indoor spaces, and generally keeping your distance from other people whenever possible. When I now go to the Clark Sports Center, very few people are wearing their masks. I personally felt comfortable with this policy as relates to COVID and there have been a few times when I forgot to bring a mask with me. I try to wear a mask around my neck, pulling it up over my nose and mouth when somebody is near physically, but frequently I forget to do so. That changes now, regrettably and disappointingly.
By: Staff
10/04/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
JOB FAIR – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hop online for new opportunities with the Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair. Pre-register at nysdolvirtual5.easyvirtualfair.com/landing
By: Staff
09/16/2022 11:00 am
Letter from Abigail Mosenthin
My name is Abigail Mosenthin, and I am the current New York State Public Health Corp (NYSPHC) Graduate Fellow for Otsego County, at the Otsego County Department of Health.
I will be working on data visualization and analyses in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am collecting data on the residents of Otsego County. I am hoping your readers will go to https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/health_department/index.php and take a short survey.
If they prefer to mail the return in, instructions are listed on the survey or they can email a copy to mosenthina@otsegocounty.com
Abigail Mosenthin, M.P.H.
Public Health Graduate Fellow
Otsego County Department of Public Health
By: Staff
08/11/2022 5:00 pm
Column by Dr. Richard Sternberg
There are several things to remember about the current monkeypox outbreak for those of us in Otsego County.
According to the county health department website on Monday, there are no cases identified locally. Vaccine for monkeypox is not available locally. After checking the New York State Department of Health website (www.health.ny.gov) it appears that the closest location for vaccine is Albany County. I would suggest if you qualify for the vaccine and want to receive it, you or your health care provider can contact the Albany County Department of Health or the state. You can find criteria for eligibility at www.cdc.gov.
By: Staff
06/08/2022 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 9
INVASIVE SPECIES – 6 p.m. Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension for an evening learning about local invasive species. Will include a presentation and discussion with Agriculture and Horticulture Educator, Jessica Holmes and CCE Intern, Becca Leone. Registration required. Held at Oneonta Town Hall, 3966 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. 518-234-4303 ext. 119 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2020/06/06/invasive-species-awareness-week-workshops
BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 5 p.m. Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org
By: Reporter
02/08/2022 9:18 am
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
24 new cases
7 hospitalized
0 new deaths reported
8.7 seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
02/02/2022 4:52 pm
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
68 new cases
5 hospitalized
0 new deaths reported
11.7 seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/27/2022 4:24 pm
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
81 new cases
8 hospitalized
0 new deaths reported
13.5 seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/27/2022 2:29 pm
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
79 new cases
9 hospitalized
0 new deaths reported
13.6 seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/26/2022 9:54 am
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
104 new cases
7 hospitalized
0 new deaths reported
14.5 seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/21/2022 4:24 pm
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
136 new cases
8 hospitalized
2 new deaths reported
15 percent seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/18/2022 4:16 pm
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
128 new cases
8 hospitalized
1 new deaths reported
16.8 seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/13/2022 4:18 pm
Otsego County is seeing the highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, the Otsego County Department of Health (DOH) said in a statement Thursday.
“It is critical that everyone take responsibility to reduce the spread,” Otsego County DOH Public Health Director Heidi Bond said. “We know that social distancing, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated works. Please stay home if you are not feeling well.”
According to the Otsego County DOH , active cases are no longer going to be recorded because it is not possible to get an accurate number with limited contact tracing and case investigation.
By: Reporter
01/13/2022 9:06 am
The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:
821 active cases
138 new cases
9 hospitalized
1 new deaths reported
16.8 percent seven-day average percentage positive
Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.
By: Reporter
01/13/2022 9:00 am
Public Health Director Heidi Bond told the January 5 Otsego County Board of Representatives her office is pushing New York State to speed up delivery of results from its Milford COVID testing facility as virus cases in the county go “through the roof.”
“Results come back within six or seven days and it should only take two,” she said in a virtual address to the Board. “We’re pushing the state to push the contractor to rectify that.”
“We’re trying to move to where the County Department of Health notifies people of their test results,” she said of the Milford logjam.
