COVID-19

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Please note that contact tracing is no longer being provided by New York State or by our Department. Our Department will now focus our efforts related to COVID on community surveillance by monitoring for any outbreaks or for an increased severity of illness.

Tips to take care of yourself, your loved ones, and our community

  1. Get Tested
  2. Steps If You Test Positive
  3. Get Vaccinated

Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID or were exposed

You can find testing locations by clicking here.

  1. Remember to check with your insurance provider and the testing site as some locations may charge a fee for testing.
  2. At home tests are available for purchase at many local stores or you can get them at no cost at the following locations (as supplies last):
    1. Mill Creek Center: 106 S. Perry Street, Watkins Glen, NY at the Health Services Reception Desk
    2. Human Services Complex: 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY at the Main Door Security Desk

Local COVID-19 Data

Find National, State, and County-level COVID data (such as hospitalizations, deaths, vaccination rates, etc.) using the following:

You can also use the COVID-19 County Check tool below to determine the level of healthcare burden and disease spread in our community and see what actions are recommended. The tool can also be found by clicking here.

Infographic with stats related to COVID response in Schuyler County

More Resources

  • Visit the New York State Department of Health’s webpage on COVID by clicking here 
  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage on COVID by clicking here