Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

See if you may be Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
New York Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)

The Schoharie County Department of Health is working closely with state and local partners to monitor the continuously changing landscape of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread that is affecting our state, and the globe, at this time. Knowledge about this virus and its spread is constantly evolving. Risk is still low, Public Health is working to reduce the spread. We recommend if anyone has a fever, with cough or experiencing shortness of breath they should contact their health care provider.

See detailed information below and for general questions about COVID-19 please call the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 24/7 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.


3/18/2020 Schoharie County Department of Health Press Release
Schoharie County currently has one confirmed, positive case of COVID-19. Public Health is working to reduce the spread. We recommend if anyone has a fever, with cough or experiencing shortness of breath they should contact their health care provider to find out if they meet current criteria for testing.
For all Bassett patients, the Bassett Triage Line for COVID-19 can be reached at (607) 547-5555.
For general questions about COVID-19, please call the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 24/7 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.


Schoharie County Health Dept FaceBook Page


COVID testing information

Call the sites below or visit:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you

Rapid Test – Well Now Urgent Care (Oneonta) – (607) 376-5346

Bassett COVID-19 Hotline – (607) 547-5555

SUNY Albany – 1-888-364-3065

CVS Pharmacy in Cobleskill – (518) 234-8150


School Mask Order

May 11 2020 COVID-19 Reopening Statement

May 6 2020 COVID-19 Update

5/1/2020 Extended Closure of Schoharie County Facilities Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

5/1/2020 COVID-19 update

NYSAC – New Public Service Announcement Salutes County Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19      

4/13/2020 COVID-19 update

April 9, 2020 Non-Essential One-Person Businesses and Campgrounds

4/3/2020 COVID-19 update

4/1/2020  COVID-19 update

3/27/2020  Third Schoharie County COVID-19 Case

3/25/2020 Schoharie County Department of Health Update

3/23/2020 Message to Schoharie County Residents & Visitors

Schoharie County COVID 19 Planning

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance

03/18/2020 Press Release, First Confirmed COVID-19 Case

03/17/2020 Press Release, County Office Closure

03/16/2020 Press Release, State of Emergency

Schoharie County State of Emergency

Schoharie County COVID-19 Task Force Report


Departments with specific COVID-19 Information
County Clerk
Department of Social Services
County Treasurer

Personnel/Civil Service


Below are some helpful resources that may assist you with questions regarding the current statewide COVID-19 mandates. 

Empire State Development:  https://esd.ny.gov/

GUIDANCE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS:  https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026

Every business is strongly urged to maintain social distance to the extent possible, even if designated essential.

Requests by businesses to be designated an essential function as described above, should only be made if they are NOT covered by the guidance.

Essential Business Request:  https://esd.ny.gov/content/request-designation-essential-business-purposes-executive-order-2026

COVID-19 SBA Disaster loans:  https://esd.ny.gov/resource-guide-covid-19-sba-disaster-loans

Information regarding NYS Unemployment Insurance: https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm

Information regarding NYS Shared Work Program: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/employerinfo/shared-work-program.shtm

Federal Income Tax Filing Extension: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-now-july-15-treasury-irs-extend-filing-deadline-and-federal-tax-payments-regardless-of-amount-owed

NYS Department of Health/Supply information:  https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home

Interested in producing COVID19 Products for NYS? email: COVID19supplies@esd.ny.gov


For the latest information and guidance for your family, friends, and businesses please bookmark and refer often to the following websites:

New York State Department of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Announcements and directives from Governor Cuomo’s office specific to New York


As an individual, you can protect yourself and your environment from the spread of COVID-19.

For general information about COVID-19 please see links below: 

NYSDOH- Coronavirus

CDC- Coronavirus

Resources for Households

How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home


As a member of the community, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you.

Please see below for specific guidance:  

Health Care Providers

Information for Healthcare Professionals

NYSDOH Information for Providers

Schools

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School COVID-19 information

Resources for K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs

Resources for Institutes of Higher Education

Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance

NYS Department of Education COVID-19 Information

Workplace

Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Public and Private Facilities

Travel Information

COVID 19 Information for Travel


Additional Information

CDC Recommendations

Resources for Community and Faith Based Leaders

What to do if you are sick

COVID-19 Fact Sheet

Hand Sanitizer Fact Sheet

Protecting yourself from COVID-19