Update: COVID-19 information for Saratoga County
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. » The Saratoga County Department of Public Health Services said they are committed to keeping the public informed of the changing situation as it relates to COVID-19 in the county.
Below is information related to the number of cases confirmed, individuals being monitored, and other figures of public interest:
Confirmed cases of COVID-19: 2
Number of individuals currently under mandatory quarantine, not including confirmed COVID-19 cases: 5
Number of individuals currently under precautionary quarantine: 46
Saratoga County Public Health is working with the New York State Department of Health to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Saratoga County. Residents who have been exposed are placed in mandatory quarantine for 14 days and monitored daily for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
“This is an exhaustive process and our dedicated staff will leave no stone unturned,” said Supervisor Preston Allen, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
“The majority of COVID-19 cases globally are mild,” said Catherine Duncan, Director of Saratoga County Public Health Services. “There is an increased risk to those who are elderly and to travelers who are exposed to COVID-19 in endemic countries.”
The endemic countries are China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, and Japan. Individuals who recently traveled to any of those countries should immediately contact the Department of Public Health for more instructions and stay in their home and selfisolate.
• If anyone is showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, they should contact their primary care physician, and call ahead before the appointment to alert their healthcare provider of their travel information.
• Symptoms of COVID-19 include: cough, fever, trouble breathing and pneumonia.
• While there is currently no vaccine to prevent the virus, these simple steps can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.