As of today, March 29, Niagara County has 38 positive test results for COVID-19.

Five New COVID-19 Positive Test Results in Niagara County; Initial Contact Tracing Information Available

With influenza activity widespread and laboratory-confirmed influenza reports increasing, the Niagara County Department of Health is encouraging everyone to prevent flu with a few key actions. Getting a flu shot every year is an important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications.

he Niagara County Department of Health has been notified that a red fox submitted for rabies testing from Seaman Road in the Town of Hartland was confirmed positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal confirmed in the County in 2020. The red fox was found dead by a trapper who reported to have skinned the animal.  The fox carcass was subsequently collected by the USDA and shipped for testing as part of routine surveillance.  Associate Supervisory Sanitarian, Scott Ecker stated “The specimen was properly stored by USDA enabling them to submit the sample for accurate testing.

The Niagara County Department of Health and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under contract with the Department, have been conducting tobacco compliance checks throughout Niagara County since July 1, 1999. Currently, every facility that sells tobacco or vapor products to the public will receive a compliance check, including all vending machine operations.