Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is alerting anyone who visited the Appletree Kosher Supermarket at 1885 NY-52 in Liberty that an employee was contagious with COVID-19 and worked there on August 23 and 24.

“Many patrons and employees may not have been wearing masks and may have been exposed,” cautioned Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. “If someone thinks they have been exposed, please contact Public Health Services at 845-292-5910.”

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is alerting anyone who visited Ahava Medical & Rehabilitation Urgent Care Center at 25 Carrier Street in Liberty on the following dates – Aug. 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 or 25 – that they may have been exposed to an employee who was actively contagious with COVID-19, and so should contact Public Health Services at 845-292-5910.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is alerting anyone who visited Nelly’s Sports Bar at 456 Broadway in Monticello on Saturday, August 15, that they may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and to contact Public Health Services at 845-292-5910.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services has released a draft of a County Contact Tracing and Testing Plan and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide that will assist the County’s school districts in addressing COVID-19 health and safety parameters and contact tracing requirements while preparing to reopen this fall. The Public Health Director and staff participated in calls to go over questions on the draft document and will release it to the districts this week.

Monticello, NY – Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty and Vice Chair Michael Brooks will host a rebooted Sullivan County Town Hall series, called “Let's Talk Sullivan,” beginning this Monday, August 31 on the County’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sullivancountygov and YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6KnDAiuQEnDNWO13Ev1sw. The presentation will be available starting at 1 p.m.

Liberty, NY – Per New York State’s directive, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek has asked Public Health Services to undertake inspections to enable gyms to re-open in compliance with the Governor’s requirements. 

This map from the broadband wireless predictive study shows how much of Sullivan County may initially be able to receive wireless Internet service, based on tower locations. The red and orange areas indicate the strongest signals, but service can be provided in the yellow and blue areas as well.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is advising the public that a groundhog (woodchuck) tested positive for rabies after attacking an individual in the Town of Cochecton near Lake Huntington. The person is being treated for rabies exposure.   

Monticello, NY – With NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo having given the green light, Sullivan County’s school districts are preparing to reopen, and Sullivan County Public Health Services has been providing guidance and input for the past few months through remote meetings, calls and email communication with superintendents and school officials.