Cortland County Health Department COVID-19 Dashboard

The purpose of the Cortland County Health Department COVID-19 Dashboard is to provide residents of Cortland County with the most recent data available related to COVID-19 community levels, vaccination, testing, hospitalization, and death. The Cortland County Health Department urges all residents ages 6 months and older to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations to prevent severe illness and death in our community. It is normal to have questions about COVID-19 vaccination, consult with a healthcare provider or pharmacist to get answers to your important questions today.

COVID-19 Resources

Find COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccination locations in Cortland County. Utilize the CDC's isolation and exposure calculator to determine if you need to isolate or take other COVID-19 prevention measures.

Hospital Admission Levels

The CDC replaced the COVID-19 Community Level with the COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level on 5/11/23. The COVID-19 Hospital Admission Levels can help individuals decide prevention actions they should take.

Wastewater Surveillance

Wastewater surveillance can detect COVID-19 before we see an increase in the percentage of people who test positive or are hospitalized. Learn more about wastewater surveillance in New York State and Cortland County.

Explore the most recent Cortland County data related to COVID-19 vaccination including trends and vaccination by demographic groups. Vaccination is recommended for all residents ages 6 months and older. Vaccines are available at local provider offices and pharmacies.

Hospitalization

Explore the most recent Central New York data related to COVID-19 hospitalization. Vaccination is the best way to prevent hospitalization if you do get COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19, inform your healthcare provider immediately to determine if you can receive treatment to reduce your risk of hospitalization.  

Death

Explore the most recent Cortland County data related to COVID-19 death. Vaccination is the best way to prevent death if you do get COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19, inform your healthcare provider immediately to determine if you can receive treatment to reduce your risk of death.  


Testing

Explore the most recent Cortland County data related to COVID-19 testing. Get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or 5 days after being exposed to COVID-19 if you do not have symptoms. Residents should consider testing before coming in contact with someone at high risk for severe COVID-19.

COVID-19 Response

Learn more about the COVID-19 response efforts of the Cortland County Health Department and partnering agencies from March 2020 to present. Response has involved case management, education, and vaccination clinics.