Health

  • COVID-19 INDOOR NYS MASK MANDATE

    New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This a major action to address the winter surge comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide to be in alignment with the CDC’s recommendations for communities with substantial and high transmission. The State Health […]

  • TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

    NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents to follow these tips for a healthier holiday season: Get your COVID-19 shot! Keep yourself and your family members safe. If you haven’t already gotten your COVID-19 vaccine, are eligible for an additional (third) immunocompromised dose, or a booster dose, get […]

  • Caregiver Symposium to be held November 19th

    The Office for the Aging is presenting a Caregiver Symposium on November 19th in the Rockland County Fire Training Center auditorium. Join us for a discussion on a range of important topics affecting caregivers of older adults. Find answers, make connections, and learn about valuable programs and services. Registration required, space is limited. Please call […]

  • TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS AND CHECK YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KITS, SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

    NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to set their clocks back one hour as Daylight Savings time ends at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 7th. Along with changing your clocks, this is also a good time to check your emergency supply kit and […]

  • BOOSTER DOSES AVAILABLE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR COVID-19 VACCINES

    NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is available at our COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that certain people should get a booster dose 6 months after their completed vaccine series (2nd […]

  • BOOSTER DOSES AVAILABLE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR COVID-19 VACCINES

    Recommended to certain populations after primary vaccine series NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is available at our COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that certain people should get a booster dose […]