Monroe County Department of Public Health
The Department of Public Health recommends the following: Stay Hydrated: Drink 2-4 glasses of water per hour, even if you are not thirsty. Avoid sugary drinks and alcohol. Stay Cool: If possible, stay inside with air conditioning. Fans may not cool you off when it is this hot. If you do not have air conditioning, seek out […]
The fox that bit several people in Brighton last Friday tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. The Monroe County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday. Law enforcement killed the fox after reports of it attacking people near Hollyvale Drive and Tilstone Place. The Monroe County Rabies Control Program is asking anyone who encountered the fox […]
Monroe County is updating its guidelines for COVID-19 to align with the CDC’s new recommendations for shorter COVID-19 isolation. The new state and federal isolation protocol shortened from 10 to 5 days for those who test positive for COVID-19. After five days of isolation, the individual must wear an N-95 mask. If you test positive […]
Just a friendly reminder as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Monroe County make sure you are washing your hands! Not only washing your hands but masking up and when you are in large crowds especially indoors to try to social distance if you can. Over the past weekend, there were a total of […]
According to officials at the West Irondiquoit Central School District, there have been positive cases of COVID-19 traced back to their basketball program. They released a statement that said: “As with any positive case in our district, we are working with and receiving guidance from the Monroe County Department of Public Health. That assistance pertains […]
Some COVID-19 patients in Rochester can’t complete a mandatory quarantine period at home. They live with one or more people who are immunocompromised because of age or chronic illness. The Clarion Pointe on Monroe Avenue, in partnership with the Monroe County Department of Public Health, has opened its doors to give Rochester residents who are […]
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