Press Releases

The Oneida County Health Department has learned that an employee of LaRoma’s Pizzeria on 600 Floyd Avenue in Rome, has tested positive for Hepatitis A. This employee worked while infectious and may have exposed people who were patrons of the shop. The Health Department is alerting those who had take-out of the potential exposure.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is effective if given within two weeks of exposure. Those who consumed food prepared by the restaurant between April 27, 2020 and May 4, 2020 must receive preventive treatment within 14 days of exposure. To get a Hepatitis A vaccination, please contact your health care provider or contact the Health Department at 315-798-5747 and press 1 to make an appointment.

Oneida County Health Department Stresses Recognizing Rabies Indicators
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Whitestown. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on April 29, 2020, and positive results were reported the following day. One adult had exposure to the raccoon and received post-exposure prophylaxis.

Oneida County Health Department Urging Residents to Know How to Recognize the Signs of Rabies
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Sangerfield. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsw01ih Center for testing on Tuesday, March 17th, where positive results were reported the following day. Two adults and a dog had exposure to the raccoon. Both adults received post exposure prophylaxis. The dog was current with its rabies vaccination, and received a booster shot.

Nurse's Day, Car Seat Safety Event, Rabies Clinic are all postponed
Oneida County continues to confront the COVID-19 virus head on. The health of the public is Oneida County's number one priority. We continue to work to address the public's needs and questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are also following guidance directed by our federal, state and local experts and leaders on best practices and strategies to reduce and limit the spread of COVID-19. As a result, upcoming community events sponsored by the Oneida County Health Department will be postponed.

Recently, there have been two incidents of food service facilities regulated by the Oneida County Health Department that reported having a food worker infected with Hepatitis A. Neither food worker knew that they were infected with Hepatitis A before they had symptoms. Both food service facilities were fully cooperative and provided important information to the health department during illness investigation interviews.

The Oneida County Health Department has now added a new phone information line specifically dedicated to questions about COVID-19.