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Potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure in Halfmoon

COVID-19 cases continue to be monitored closely in Saratoga County by Saratoga County Public Health Services (SCPHS) and its team of contact tracers.

Potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure in Halfmoon

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have determined that there was a low-risk COVID-19 exposure at McDonald’s, located at 1487 Route 9 in Halfmoon.

The Saratoga County Public Health Services (SCPHS) and its team of contact tracers are working hard to mitigate the recent increase of COVID-19 cases being reported in Saratoga County. The increase in cases is due to several factors, and is a reminder that COVID-19 is still present and affecting the community.

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have determined that there were recently two low-risk COVID-19 exposures in Saratoga County.

Reopening of Gyms and Fitness Centers

The State of New York is allowing the re-opening of indoor activities at gyms and fitness centers on Monday, August 24, subject to a mandatory inspection of each facility by Saratoga County Public Health Services or its designees.

Potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure in Wilton

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have determined that there was a low-risk COVID-19 exposure at the Burger King in Wilton. An employee tested positive for COVID-19, and worked on:
• Friday, July 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 30 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 31 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

While the employee who tested positive was wearing a mask at all times, anyone who visited this location on these dates should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact their health care provider to get a diagnostic test.

Potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure in Saratoga Springs

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have determined that there was a low-risk COVID-19 exposure at Scallions Restaurant in Saratoga Springs. An employee tested positive for COVID-19, and worked on:

Friday, July 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure in Halfmoon

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have determined that there was a low-risk COVID-19 exposure at the Burger King in Halfmoon. The exposure took place during the following times:

Wednesday, July 29 from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 30 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 31 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The employee who tested positive was wearing a mask at all times. Anyone who visited this locations on these dates should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and get a diagnostic test.

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have determined that there was a COVID-19 exposure at the end of July in Saratoga Springs at the Five Points Deli.

The exposure took place on
Wednesday, July 29 from 10 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.,
Thursday July 30 from 10:00 am--3:45 pm
Friday, July 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

While the employee who tested positive was wearing a mask at all times, anyone who visited the restaurant on those dates should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and get a diagnostic test.

The Saratoga County Public Health Department and its team of contact tracers have noticed a troubling increase in COVID-19 cases among young adults in their 20s and 30s. In the month of July, 41 percent of the positive cases were individuals between the ages of 21 and 39. While the virus has primarily affected older individuals, the recent statistics are showing that younger adults are still at risk. It can make anyone sick and cause permanent disabilities or death. Even if someone is positive and asymptomatic, they can easily spread it to those who are at a higher risk for hospitalization or death.