The Tompkins County Health Department says there are currently 229 total positive cases in Tompkins County, the same since Friday, with a total of 27,708 tests. They also say that 217 patients are named as recovered after testing positive, 12 active cases left.
As of Sunday at 7.15pm, there are still 71 test results pending, and 27,408 negative results have been recorded. Some of the negative test results are people who are required by their task to test multiple times, and that this count probably in many cases reflects the same person multiple times.
The Department of Health says its statistics now include tests that Cornell University began conducting on July 16th.
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The restored category in the daily update of the statistics “refers to individuals who tested positive but have since resolved symptoms and been released from isolation,” officials said.
Tests continue to be available on the Cayuga Health sampling site in the stores at Ithaca Mall. The current schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Department of Health says no one is currently hospitalized for COVID-19, no one was discharged from the hospital today, and so far no COVID-19 deaths have been recorded among Tompkins County residents. (Both deaths recorded in Tompkins County were of non-residents, and the Department of Health provides separate statistics.)
The Department of Health states that people who have recovered from a coronavirus infection but have not been discharged from the hospital for other reasons may no longer be named as COVID-19 hospital, and are considered recovered, but may not reflected in their “statistics released today.
We asked the Tompkins County Department of Health about their choices to publish only countywide statistics, without distribution by municipality within Tompkins County. “We respect first and foremost the privacy of the individuals,” spokeswoman Samantha Hillson told 14850 Today. ‘In addition, because we are a small community and a relatively small number of cases, we do not want to create a perception that one part of our community is safer than others. The guidance remains for individuals to stay at home, unless they are an essential employee or in medical need, ”she says.
The Department of Health says that the public should prevent the spread of COVID-19 not only to protect themselves but others in our community who are most vulnerable to becoming very ill – older adults, those with immune disorders , and those with underlying chronic health conditions. Anyone can take these steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 and “flatten the curve” in our community:
- Reminds them of traveling to states listed in the New York Travel Advisory.
- Keep 6 feet away from yourself and others when you are in public.
- Always wear a mask in public areas, especially if 6 feet away can not be maintained. Masks and face masks should be worn by everyone over the age of two at a time in public places as 6 feet of distance can not be maintained. Fines may be imposed on individuals who violate these regulations. Businesses should refuse entry to anyone who does not wear face cover.
- Non-essential meetings are limited to 50 people for our region, but must provide guidance for distance and face coverage.
- Wash hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Do not avoid close and constant contact with other people in your household.
- Cover coughs and niches.
- Legs and disinfect surfaces with frequent contact.
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