COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 is a extremely contagious disease and can quickly spread from person to person. Most individuals who become infected with COVID-19 experience respiratory issues, sometimes similar to a common cold or flu. Factors such as age and pre-existing health conditions can cause symptoms to vary in severity from person to person.
The majority of people who contract COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and can recover without medical intervention. However, in more severe cases, medical attention or hospitalization may be required. In the most extreme cases, death is possible.
COVID-19 is known to spread through liquid particles and droplets that are released by an infected person. These particles can result from everyday activities like coughing, sneezing, breathing, and talking, among others.
Latest COVID-19 Guidance
As the threat from COVID-19 has become more like that of other common respiratory viruses, CDC has issued Respiratory Virus Guidance, rather than additional virus-specific guidance. This brings a unified, practical approach to addressing risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as influenza and RSV, that have similar routes of transmission and symptoms and similar prevention strategies.
The following graphic summarizes CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance:
For more guidance, click here
COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Seneca County Health Department offers COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals (adults and children) who do not have health insurance or to individuals whose insurance does not cover the full cost of the vaccination.
Please call us at (315)-539-1920 to check eligibility.
If you have health insurance, the COVID-19 vaccination is available at most local pharmacies. Please call or visit the website of your preferred pharmacy to check availability and to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing can be done at urgent cares and doctor’s offices. Contact your preferred urgent care location or your primary care physician to confirm availability of testing.
Covid-19 At Home Rapid Antigen Tests are available for FREE at the Seneca County Health Department.
Quantities are limited to 2 boxes (4 tests) per individual.
Please call ahead to check availability at (315) 539-1920.
Helpful Links & Resources
New York State COVID-19 Helpful Links –
- NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Webpage- https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
- COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)- https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/frequently-asked-questions-0
CDC COVID-19 Helpful Links –
- CDC COVID-19 Information Page- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
- CDC COVID-19 Tracker- https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Info- https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/index.html
