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The CDC is calling the spread of monkeypox an outbreak because of the increase in case numbers above what is normally expected. In a 2003 monkeypox outbreak, 47 cases were reported within the U.S., which was the first time human cases of monkeypox were found outside of Africa. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared monkeypox a national health emergency Aug. 4.

Tompkins County and IC work to prevent monkeypox cases

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2022
Tompkins County Health Department and its campus partners like Ithaca College are working to prevent continued spread of the monkeypox virus.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Three new cases of U.K. COVID variant identified

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • February 3, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department announced three new positive cases of the U.K. variant of COVID-19 in Tompkins County. 
All schools in the Ithaca area have been cancelled until April because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Health department confirms first case of COVID-19 in Tompkins County

By Falyn Stempler, News Editor • March 14, 2020
The New York State Department of Health confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in Tompkins County, according to a statement from the Tompkins County Health Department on March 14. 
Andrew Kosinuk, crime prevention and community events liaison for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, said the announcement for active shooter training was sent to remind the campus community of the resources available to them.

Peer-educated bystander training coming to Ithaca College

By Sophia Tulp, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2015
The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County and the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management are collaborating to bring the national sexual assault–prevention program “Bringing in the Bystander” back to Ithaca College this semester with peer education–based training, beginning next week.

Swine flu remains unconfirmed by Health Center

By Stephen Adams, Multimedia Editor • January 30, 2014
Rapid testing by the Hammond Health Center has confirmed 30 cases of Influenza A, better known as the flu, on the Ithaca College campus this week.

Public Safety investigates medication thefts

By TinaMarie Craven, News Editor • January 24, 2013
Ithaca College and Tompkins County Sheriff's Office are investigating theft of medication from the Hammond Health Center at the end of last semester.
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