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New City, NY
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Rockland County Now Has 11 Confirmed Measles Cases
Rockland County officials are urging all residents to make sure they are vaccinated as the county faces the largest measles outbreak in two decades with 11 total confirmed cases of measles and three more under observation.Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said due to additional cases of measles from international travelers to Rockland, more people potentially have been exposed to measles. The first case related to travel to Israel surfaced in late September, and two more cases due to separate international travelers in early October…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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Seven Measles Cases Confirmed In Rockland
Rockland County government officials are putting out the call for anyone who has not received the measles vaccine to so now that seven cases have been confirmed in the county.Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said due to additional cases of measles from international travelers to Rockland, more people potentially have been exposed to measles. The first case of international travel was in late September, and two more cases due to separate international travelers in early October are leading to more cases of measles among non-immune …
New City, NY
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First West Nile Case Confirmed In Rockland
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert confirmed Friday the season's first human case of West Nile virus in a county resident. The patient is over the age of 50 years and tested positive for the illness based on clinical symptoms and preliminary laboratory findings. The individual was hospitalized on August 29 and discharged from the hospital on Sept. 4. "This human case of West Nile virus reinforces the urgency of the need for people to protect themselves against mosquito bites and to continue to check their property and get rid …
New City, NY
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Take These Storm Safety Tips, Rockland County Government Says
With snow and cold weather in the forecast for Wednesday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert advise residents to take common-sense steps to protect their health and safety: Outdoors: If possible, avoid driving during a winter weather event, as even small amounts of snow and ice can make traveling on roads extremely dangerous. Stock your car with a seasonal emergency kit including: blankets to keep warm, non-perishable foods and fresh water, a first aid kit, cat litter or sand in case you need traction, jumper cables, flares and a t…
