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Walsh to quarantine following potential exposure to COVID-19

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh outlines the SEDCO loan program for small businesses in the city of Syracuse affected by the restrictions of the COVID-19 outbreak. He spoke at the Oncenter during a recent coronavirus SEDCO — which is short for the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation — is creating a dedicated $500,000 fund to provide zero-percent interest, 180-day emergency loans to small businesses in the city. Walsh’s office says applications are now available. (Eric Reinhardt / CNYBJ)

“Consistent with health privacy requirements,” the City of Syracuse is not releasing the identity of the employee who tested positive.

Walsh doesn’t have any symptoms and will be tested for COVID-19 next week. His quarantine is scheduled to end on Nov. 19.

“I wear a mask whenever I’m in the presence of others and so do the people around me. The situation is a reminder to everyone that COVID-19 cases are increasing in the region and country. We all must take the right precautions — wear masks, keep social distancing, wash hands frequently and get tested. And if you are required to quarantine, do your part and take it seriously,” Walsh said.

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Walsh also took a precautionary quarantine in early October after Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced he had tested positive for the virus. Both had participated in a New York Conference of Mayors event at the Atrium in City Hall Commons in Syracuse.

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