Press Releases

A fox has tested positive for rabies in Kirkland. The fox was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on July 10, 2024, and positive results were reported on July 11, 2024. 

Summer brings sunny days, warm weather and unfortunately, mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are pesky nuisances that can cause itchy bites but can occasionally transmit disease causing viruses to people and animals.

The Oneida County Health Department announced new car seat safety events that will be co-hosted with the Sheriff’s Office.
The events will take place at the following locations and times:

United Methodist Church, 132 Main Street, Camden on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Adirondack High School, 8181 NY-294, Boonville on August 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department, 5476 Trenton Road Utica on September 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Griffiss International Airport (Airport Operations Building), 706 Hangar Road, Rome on October 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Waterville Volunteer Fire Department, 222 E. Main Street, on November 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) has learned of a Hepatitis A exposure. During the food demonstration at Ace Hardware in Rome, the positive person prepared and cooked food while infectious with Hepatitis A. Patrons who consumed this food may have been exposed.

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Stay Away from Wild Animals

With nice weather, many tend to spend more time outside. Children do as well. It is important to remember that we share our space with wild animals. Sometimes, these wild animals can be infected with rabies.

A fox has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Verona. The fox was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on May 24, 2024 and positive results were reported on May 25, 2024. One person was exposed to this fox and received post exposure prophylaxis.