Onondaga County: Two more COVID-19 deaths; possible exposure from a Walmart shopper, Greyhound bus rider

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.

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.