OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department has found a discrepancy in the number of people being in isolation and quarantine as reported by the County and State Health Departments.

The correct total number of people in mandatory isolation/quarantine is five, not 102 as reported yesterday.

The Oswego County Health Department continues to work with the New York State Department of Health to develop and maintain accurate and efficient reporting processes.

For more information, go to the Oswego County Health Department’s COVID-19 page at health.oswegocounty.com/covid-19 or call its COVID-19 Hotline at 315-349-3330. Phone lines are open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Under New York State Public Health Law, the Oswego County Health Department is the local public health authority regarding the COVID-19 pandemic response within the County of Oswego. The Oswego County Health Department works closely with New York State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 monitoring, response, and reporting.