Cortland County confirms first positive cases of COVID-19 – WBNG-TV

CORTLAND COUNTY (WBNG) -- Cortland County confirmed its first two positive cases of the coronavirus on Saturday.

The New York State Health Department confirmed the two cases as unrelated; one being a child under 5-years-old and the other person in their 50s. The New York State Health Department and the Cortland County Health Department are in the process of identifying the people who may have been in contact with the individuals who tested positive.

All cases that are confirmed as positive will be isolated under a Public Health order. The individuals who have been in close contact with the positive cases will be quarantined and monitored by the health department.

There are 12 members of the Cortland County community who are not symptomatic, but are self-quarantining for 14 days. This group of people is not connected to the confirmed cases.

If you develop symptoms of illness including fever, cough, or trouble breathing, contact your healthcare provider. Call ahead to explain your symptoms.

NYSDOH has a hotline and a website for members of the public who have questions: 1-888- 364-3065 and https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/ For general Inquiries: Cortland County Hotline: 607-756-3415 New York State Hotline for COVID-19: 1-888-364-3065

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