COVID-19 Resources
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has launched https://www.covid.gov. Individuals are able to:
utilize the site to search for COVID-19 Community Levels based on county
learn about and locate free masks (N95 respirators)
locate local vaccine and booster sites
locate local testing sites and/or order test kits
learn about and locate local treatment options
All of this information is now conveniently in one-place!
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Though Cayuga County is no longer contact-tracing for positive COVID-19 cases, New York State Department of Health is. You may receive a call from a 518 area code. The county did provide attestation forms for both isolation and quarantine should you need to provide them to your employer or keep for your records.
These forms can be found at this link: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1606/COVID-19-Isolation-and-Quarantine.
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If an individual or family is facing difficulty with acquiring groceries due to quarantine/isolation, please reach out to the Cayuga County Health Department.
Website: https://www.cayugacounty.us/153/Health-DepartmentPhone: 315-253-1560
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COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines are in flux and change as more information regarding the virus becomes available.
Follow this link for the must current guidelines from the NYS Department of Health: Updated COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines
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CCHN and our community partners know that times are challenging. For many renters and landlords who have been struggling financially, due to COVID-19, there is help available.
Go to this link: Emergency Rental Assistance taking applications starting June 1 at 9 am | Cayuga County, NY for information about ERAP.
Online Resources
CDC Website
The CDC website is a great place to start when looking for COVID-19 information. It includes information on symptoms, how to prepare, and what to do if you become sick. It also has updates on current cases and spread.
CDC’s COVID-19 Toolkit
The CDC has launched a convenient 1-stop website for individuals to search for COVID-19 Community Levels, recommended precautions, masks, vaccines/boosters, tests, and treatment options local to them.
211 Life Line
Get FREE confidential assistance finding community resources such as food banks, substance use disorder counseling, mental health assistance, and much more.
New York State Department of Health
This site contains information on where cases have been reported and provides numerous PDF’s on how to disinfect surfaces, how to prevent spread, and info for child care providers and schools.
Cayuga County Health Department
Our local health department is a great resource. Their website has links to additional resources and you can contact them by calling 315-253-1560.