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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.
County announces COVID-19 booster shots are available for residents

County announces COVID-19 booster shots are available for residents

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 29, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) announced Sept. 28 that county residents will be able to receive a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if eligible.
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

Vaccination clinic to be held for college students

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • April 11, 2021
Ithaca College, Cornell University and Tompkins Cortland Community College will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination day for students.
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