Press Release from the Cortland County Health Department.
Cortland County COVID-19 positive cases are continuing to increase. This is consistent with our surrounding counties, the state of NY and the country. The Health Department continues to perform isolation and quarantine activities each day to be able to help minimize the spread. In Cortland County, we are seeing a small number of vaccinated individuals who are testing positive and consistent with CDC data-these individuals are not critically ill.
The CCHD recommends following the CDC guidance, “to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.” As of today, August, 6th, 2021 Cortland County is in an area of Moderate Transmission. As we continue to see more of our surrounding counties enter into substantial or high transmission levels we encourage our community members to do their part and wear a mask in all public indoor settings.
The CDC’s updated recommendation stems from the observation that people infected with the Delta variant after being fully vaccinated may be contagious and spread the virus to others. Vaccination is still highly effective in preventing significant illness, hospitalization, and death, and is still recommended for all as the best preventive strategy against COVID-19 disease. Mask wearing is an additional layer of protection and something each of us can do to protect ourselves and our community members.
The Cortland County Administrator has announced that effective Monday, August 9, 2021, all visitors to County buildings will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.
