County of Rockland, New York :: 2020 Press Releases

December 24, 2020
Safely Celebrate the Holiday Season During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert reminds residents that COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Rockland County and neighboring communities. It is important to remain cautious and follow recommended public health measures to pr… [Read More]

December 23, 2020
Happy Holidays: if You Are Drinking, Do Not Drive

This holiday season will look different as the COVID-19 pandemic may be putting more people on the road. As more people choose to drive rather than fly, take public transportation, or taxis and rideshare services this year because of fear of infection, th… [Read More]

December 16, 2020
Health Department Offers Snow and Cold Weather Safety Tips

With heavy snow and strong winds in the forecast, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert advise residents to take common-sense steps to protect their health and safety: [Read More]

December 11, 2020
Additional School Covid-19 Testing Date and Mask Giveaway Announced

The Rockland County Department of Health is continuing to partner with Good Samaritan Hospital to provide an additional testing date for school districts within Rockland's Yellow Zone. Schools within the Yellow Zone are required to test 20% of students, f… [Read More]

November 28, 2020
School Testing Sites Announced - One Week of Coordinated Testing to Begin

The Rockland County Department of Health has partnered with Good Samaritan Hospital to provide one-week of testing for school districts within Rockland's Yellow Zone, beginning Monday, November 30th. Schools within the Yellow Zone are required to test 20%… [Read More]

November 24, 2020
Rockland County Residents Benefit from Creating Healthy Schools and Communities

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the successful completion of Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC), a 5-year project in the East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) and su… [Read More]

November 19, 2020
Safely Celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Rockland County and neighboring communities. It is important to remain cautious and follow recommended p… [Read More]

November 17, 2020
Health Department Alerts Residents of Potential Coronavirus (covid-19) Exposures

The Rockland County Department of Health has been notified that a staff person at St. Francis of Assisi in West Nyack (128 Parrott Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994) tested positive for COVID-19 and was at the following masses during their infectious period: [Read More]

November 10, 2020
Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, and Ferrets on Sunday, November 15, 2020

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert today announced that free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, November 15, 2020, fro… [Read More]

November 2, 2020
Safety Campaign Encourages Sharing Roads Respectfully

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are raising awareness about the rules of the road and the importance of sharing the road respectfully. The county health department, the River Villages, and loca… [Read More]

October 23, 2020
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program (CYSHCN). This program, now available to eligible Rockland County residents, aims to conne… [Read More]

October 22, 2020
October 25-31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert warn residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child’s health… [Read More]

October 15, 2020
Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic Rescheduled for Friday, October 23, from 10 Am – 2 Pm in Pomona

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that due to the heavy rain in the forecast, the Health Department has canceled tomorrow’s second flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinic and will now be he… [Read More]

October 15, 2020
Commissioner of Health Signs Face Covering Order for All Educational Institutions, Childcare Programs and School Buses

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce a new Commissioner’s Standing Order related to COVID-19. This order requires that all educational institutions, childcare programs and school transporta… [Read More]

October 7, 2020
Be Tick-free This Fall to Prevent Illnesses

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you spend time outside this fall, be sure to protect yourself, your children, and pets from tick bites, especially as you go hiking, hun… [Read More]

October 5, 2020
Time to Get Screened for Breast Cancer!

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and remind county residents to get screened for breast cancer. [Read More]

October 2, 2020
Health Department Offers Second Flu Vaccine Clinic Friday, October 16, from 10 Am – 2 Pm in Pomona

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that the Health Department has scheduled a second flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinic for the 2020-2021 flu season. This clinic is for everyone 6 month… [Read More]

October 1, 2020
Fire Prevention Week is October 4 - 10

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to take some time during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire. While children under five and adu… [Read More]

September 25, 2020
Potential Covid-19 Exposure

The Rockland County Department of Health has been notified that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended three separate Spanish language masses at the Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship Church, located at 384 New Hempstead Road in New City during thei… [Read More]

September 24, 2020
Health Department Offers Free Drive-thru Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Cats, Dogs, and Ferrets on Sunday, October 4, 2020

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert today announced that free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets on Sunday, October 4, 2020, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. at the R… [Read More]

September 18, 2020
Health Department Offers First Flu Vaccine Clinic Friday, September 25, from 10 Am – 2 Pm in Pomona

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that the Health Department has scheduled its first flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinic for the 2020-2021 flu season. This clinic is for everyone 6 mont… [Read More]

September 18, 2020
An Injury from a Fall Can Change Your Life!

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage older adults to learn how to prevent falls. [Read More]

September 9, 2020
Back to School Bus Safety

Students who are returning to in-person instruction may rely on school buses to get them to and from school safely, and that means more children and buses on the roads. With the start of the new school year, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Hea… [Read More]

August 28, 2020
Are You Prepared? Emergencies Can Happen at Any Time!

September is both National Preparedness Month and Hurricane Preparedness Month. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert urge residents to take action and get ready! Take time now to put together an eme… [Read More]

August 21, 2020
Gyms and Fitness Centers Allowed to Open

Facilities to Be Inspected by Health Department for Covid-19 Guidance Compliance [Read More]

August 17, 2020
West Nile Virus Detected in Rockland County Mosquitoes

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert today announced that the first pool, or group, of mosquitoes to test positive this year in Rockland County for West Nile Virus (WNV), has been confirmed by the N… [Read More]

July 27, 2020
Increased Rodent Activity

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert alert residents of increased rodent activity due to the recent COVID-19 restaurant and business closures. The temporary shutdown has caused an increasing need fo… [Read More]

July 22, 2020
Health Department Celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced that Rockland County will celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month with an event in August; during World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7. [Read More]

July 20, 2020
Protect Yourself from Ticks

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you spend time outside this summer, be sure to protect yourself from tick bites. [Read More]

July 16, 2020
Potential Rabies Exposure Warning 2

The Rockland County Department of Health is reaching out to anyone in the community that may have any knowledge of an adult female and female child that dropped off an 8-9 week old kitten at the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona on Friday, June 26, 202… [Read More]

July 16, 2020
Potential Rabies Exposure Warning

The Rockland County Department of Health is reaching out to anyone in the community that may have any knowledge of an adult female and female child that dropped off an 8-9 week old kitten at the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona on Friday, June 26, 202… [Read More]

July 13, 2020
Free Drive-thru Rabies Vaccination Clinic 7-19

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert today announced that free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets on Sunday, July 19, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rockla… [Read More]

July 3, 2020
Safely Celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that COVID-19 is still active in New York and our area. It is important to remain vigilant (careful) and continue to follow recommended public h… [Read More]

June 11, 2020
Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Dunks to Keep Pools & Outdoor Spas Mosquito Free

To help County residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the availability of free Mosquito Dunks for the 2020 Season. [Read More]