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Sullivan County Confirms Fourth Case of COVID-19

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced today that a new case of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) has been confirmed in the County.

“Another person in Sullivan County tested positive today, bringing our confirmed-case total to four,” said McGraw. “They have been self-isolating, and our staff are in the process of determining if there were any additional exposures.”

County Suspends Portion of Room Tax Collections

Monticello, NY – In consultation with the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek has issued an Executive Order to temporarily halt the collection of the bulk of room taxes. 

A tax of 5% per that night’s room rate is levied on all lodging rentals in Sullivan County, but under this Order, the collection of 85% of that tax will be suspended for the next month, until April 16. That 85% goes to the SCVA, while the remaining 15% is remitted to the County for administrative costs.

Two More Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Sullivan County; Total Now at Three

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced today that two new cases of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) have been confirmed in the County.

“Two more people in Sullivan County tested positive today,” said McGraw. “They have been self-isolating, and we are in the midst of determining if there were any additional exposures.”

Please Call Before Coming to the Department of Family Services

Liberty, NY – Effective immediately, the Sullivan County Department of Family Services (DFS) is introducing a limited access protocol for all clients and those applying for a program or service. 

In view of the State’s declared emergency to counteract the spread of COVID-19, DFS is implementing alternate procedures for applying or recertifying for Public Assistance, Emergency Programs, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP  (food stamps), HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), Child Care and Child Support. 

Appointments Only, for County Residents Only, at DMV and County Clerk's Office

Monticello, NY – Consistent with the guidance from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Health Department to reduce the community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), access to in-person transactions at the Sullivan County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the County Clerk’s Office will be by appointment only and limited to Sullivan County residents. No “walk-ins” will be allowed in either the DMV or the Clerk’s Office. These procedures start tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, and will remain in effect until further notice.

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