Health Advisory Issued for Legionella Outbreak in Ithaca Area

COVID-19 cases in the Greater Ithaca Area, including Tompkins County and surrounding counties, are seeing a slow increase in case counts and a slight drop in the percentage of positive tests. However, the decrease in testing availability and the inclusion of only PCR tests in the reported data may not accurately reflect the true number of cases. Wastewater data from the Cayuga Heights and Ithaca wastewater treatment plants suggests an increase in COVID-19 presence. Hospitalization counts in Tompkins County have decreased, but statewide hospitalizations are on the rise. The county-by-county breakdown shows varying case counts, with some counties experiencing a decline while others see an increase. It is important to note that case counts alone may not provide a complete picture of the pandemic's impact, and additional precautions should be taken to ensure safety.