Liberty, NY – “Sullivan County Public Health Services (SCPHS) is very excited by the Governor’s announcement regarding the vaccination of Priority Group 1A and now, Priority Group 1B,” announced Public Health Director Nancy McGraw today.

“We have been partnering with Garnet Health and coordinating planning efforts Countywide, providing staffing and logistical support for the ongoing vaccination efforts,” she explained. “At the same time, our Epidemiology staff remain extremely busy, conducting COVID-19 case investigations and contact-tracing efforts.”

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services today launched a page on the County’s website, specifically devoted to sharing the latest information and answering questions about the COVID-19 vaccines now being distributed.

Sullivan County District Attorney Meagan Galligan

Sullivan County Court Judge E. Danielle Jose-Decker

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty today released the following statement:

Sharon Ferber of the Sullivan County Division of Community Resources is one of the Emergency Community Assistance Center team members distributing thousands of masks around the County.

Liberty, NY – On January 4, 2021, the Home Energy Assistance Program’s (HEAP’s) Emergency Benefit component opens and will begin accepting applications.

Emergency benefits are available to assist eligible households with a heating emergency or a heat-related domestic emergency. Regular component benefits, if available, must be utilized first to resolve heating emergencies for eligible households.

Liberty, NY – The newly redesigned Sullivan County Drug Task Force, along with Sullivan County Public Health and Sullivan County Rural Health Network, is asking the public’s input regarding the availability of drug drop boxes and other safe and responsible methods of drug disposal. 

“The input gained will help direct our attempts to reduce the amount of unwanted or unneeded medication in our communities,” stated Sullivan County Public Health Educator Jill Simon.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services has confirmed that a diner at Ciao Bella, an Italian restaurant in Monticello, tested positive for COVID-19.

While there is currently no indication that the patron contracted the virus at the restaurant, the diner was at a group party, and the restaurant was hosting over two dozen people at the time, many of whom were not wearing masks. Additional individuals are awaiting their test results.

The party was being held at the restaurant, located at 46 Forestburgh Road in Monticello, on the following date and time:

Due to the ongoing snowstorm and extremely poor travel conditions, all Sullivan County Government offices will open at noon today. The Sullivan County Legislature's Executive and Full Board meetings will begin at 5 p.m.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is working closely with private healthcare provider Middletown Medical to quickly account for missing data arising from a software malfunction earlier this month.

On December 8, Middletown Medical implemented an automated system for reporting positive COVID-19 test results to the State and Sullivan and Orange counties’ public health departments.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County plans to open a warming shelter tonight in Liberty, followed by a second one in Monticello tomorrow night.

“We intend to operate the warming centers from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on any night the National Weather Service forecasts an overnight low temperature of 15 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Tonight’s forecast low is 13 degrees Fahrenheit; therefore, we are preparing to open for the first time this season,” confirmed Social Services Commissioner John Liddle.