COVID-19 deaths
The deceased are an African-American woman in her 60s and the other is a Caucasian male in his 90s, both of whom had “significant” medical conditions, McMahon said in opening his remarks.
“Certainly, as a community, we mourn the loss of life and are thinking about their families in this … unprecedented time of grieving and really not being able to grieve the way that we normally do,” he added.
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McMahon also reported that Onondaga County now has 1,047 cases of COVID-19, up 53 from Saturday.
Those with infections include 41 people in a hospital, which is up five from Saturday. Of those hospitalized, nine are in critical condition, down one from Saturday.
McMahon also reported that 610 people have recovered from COVID-19, up two from Saturday.
Possible exposure at Walmart, Greyhound bus from NYC
A person who shopped at the Walmart location at 6438 Basile Rowe in DeWitt on Tuesday, April 28 between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. has tested positive for COVID-19.
This individual was not wearing a mask, the health department noted.
Anyone who was in the store during this time should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing, for 14 days.
In addition, a passenger on a Greyhound bus, Schedule 0206, on Monday, April 27 that left Port Authority in New York City at approximately 2:30 pm and arrived in Syracuse at approximately 7:40 p.m. has tested positive for COVID-19.
This individual, who is not a resident of Onondaga County, was wearing a mask.
All passengers on this bus are being advised to self-quarantine for 14 days from the potential exposure and monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19.
These individuals should call their health-care providers to see if they should be tested, the department said.
