Rockland County Department of Health

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WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN ROCKLAND COUNTY MOSQUITOES! Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the first two pools, or groups, of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in Rockland County has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Health. The infected mosquitoes were collected from traps in the Town of Orangetown and Town of Clarkstown during the week of June 21st as part of t...he County's ongoing mosquito surveillance efforts. No human cases have been reported this season. The last human case reported in Rockland was in 2018. "This is typically the time of the year we expect to see a rise in West Nile Virus activity, and these positive mosquito pools confirm that," said Dr. Ruppert. For more information, please visit: http://ow.ly/vy8c30rMFVa See more

The Shots at the Shop initiative is a collaboration with the Black Coalition Against COVID, the University of Maryland Center for Health Equity, SheaMoisture, and NAACHO. This project aims to engage barbershops and beauty salons in communities all across the nation to ensure that their communities have immunity from COVID-19. This initiative will select up to 1,000 shops to each receive $1,000 stipends for participation. Applications from interested barbershops and beauty salons can apply at https://www.sheamoisturefund.com/shotsattheshop.

Be a part of getting 70% of American’s vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4th and find a vaccine provider near you today: https://www.vaccines.gov/

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The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to set your clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 1. This weekend is also a perfect time to check your emergency supply kit. Is it missing any items? Is anything out-of-date, leaking, or damaged? If you haven't created an emergency supply kit yet, now is the time to do it! For more information, visit: http://aphagetready.org/

A new CDC report found over half of people who lived in the same household as someone with COVID-19 tested positive for the virus. This report highlights the im...portance of rapidly isolating at home and using separate bedroom and bathroom if possible, if you are sick or suspect you have COVID-19, are getting tested, or you have received a positive test result. All household members should wear a mask when in shared spaces in the household. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR103020. See more

Are you planning to buy or rent a home built before 1978? Make sure you receive a copy of Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. It’s available in multiple languages! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids http://ow.ly/Mq8e30rfhNS

Tips on how to maintain social distancing. #COVID19

You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, but you can learn basic information about sources of lead in drinking water and suggestions for reducing exposure! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids http://ow.ly/a1UP30rfhL6

RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique Kiki Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico. As a tribute to SA Camarena, high school friend, Henry Lozano and Congressman Duncan Hunter, created Camarena Clubs and the wearing of a red ribbon to show their oppositions to drugs. If you or someone you care about needs help with drug addiction visit the Rockland County Department of Mental Health website to see available local resources: https://bit.ly/2JgQvgj

Your voting jurisdiction may offer alternatives to in-person voting for people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Learn more about steps you can take to help protect your health this election season: https://bit.ly/31AmNZX.

Wondering how you can do your daily activities safely while protecting yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19? The more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. So, think about: How many people will be there? Will the space be indoors or outdoors? Will you spend a lot of time with others? (PST here’s a hint think People, Space, and Time.) Learn more about assessing the risk when you‘re deciding to go out: https://www.cdc.gov//daily-life-co/deciding-to-go-out.html #CDC #PhysicalDistance

County Executive Ed Day discusses the latest COVID-19 developments. Topics covered include: Enforcement Actions... Latest Case Numbers Restrictions Census 2020 National Adoption Month See more

During contact tracing for COVID-19, a public health worker will NOT ask you for money. Learn more about contact tracing: https://bit.ly/2ZkyWjJ.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos while keeping your community safe from COVID-19. Prepare traditional family dishes for your family and neighbors, and drop them ...off without contact Join a virtual get-together celebration Play music your deceased loved ones enjoyed in your home Make and decorate masks or make an altar for your deceased loved ones Put pillows and blankets for your deceased loved ones in your home More tips: https://bit.ly/2HwJo2q.