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crime18 days ago•3 min saved

Cayuga Heights fatal stabbing: 20-year-old charged with murder in Breanne Keane's death

A 20-year-old man, Damien Stewart, has been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Breanne Keane in Cayuga Heights on May 23. Police say Stewart is the sole suspect and the investigation is ongoing; Keane, a Lehman Alternative Community School student who was set to graduate in June, died while being transported to a trauma center. Stewart is jailed in Tompkins County awaiting further proceedings.

via The Ithaca Voice|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

Surge in COVID and Flu Cases Ahead of Holidays

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Tompkins County, with a 47% increase in positive cases per week since the start of December. Four people are currently hospitalized with COVID, and local testing numbers have become harder to track. Whole Health Director Frank Kruppa advises people to follow safety measures such as handwashing, testing, staying home with symptoms, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated. Additionally, 21 cases of the flu were reported, prompting the recommendation to get a flu shot. Free COVID-19 testing kits and masks are available throughout the county, and vaccination appointments can be scheduled through primary care providers, local pharmacies, or the vaccines.gov website.

via The Ithaca Voice|

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covid-192 years ago•4 min saved

Health Advisory Issued for Legionella Outbreak in Ithaca Area

COVID-19 cases in the Greater Ithaca Area, including Tompkins County and surrounding counties, are seeing a slow increase in case counts and a slight drop in the percentage of positive tests. However, the decrease in testing availability and the inclusion of only PCR tests in the reported data may not accurately reflect the true number of cases. Wastewater data from the Cayuga Heights and Ithaca wastewater treatment plants suggests an increase in COVID-19 presence. Hospitalization counts in Tompkins County have decreased, but statewide hospitalizations are on the rise. The county-by-county breakdown shows varying case counts, with some counties experiencing a decline while others see an increase. It is important to note that case counts alone may not provide a complete picture of the pandemic's impact, and additional precautions should be taken to ensure safety.

via 14850|

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