Putnam County Offices Reopen: Coronavirus Update

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam County government offices have resumed operations as the county's positivity rate for coronavirus remains below 1 percent.

The newly updated county dashboard reports there were 22 active cases in Putnam as of July 16. In the county, 63 people have died out of 1,596 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in March.

Out of 286 people tested Saturday in Putnam County, just one tested positive, according to state health officials.

As the reopening of New York continues slowly, Putnam County offices are not yet open for walk-in business. To make a connection, find phone numbers, email address and other information about the county's departments in its online directory.

Service is restored to public transit for the county's four fixed routes, complimentary ParaTransit, and the Croton Falls Commuter Shuttle. The county will maintain the regular schedule found on the website.

"Under the guidance of our Department of Health, we have proceeded with caution throughout this pandemic and our vigilance has paid off," Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said when the Hudson region entered phase 4 of the state's pandemic reopening plan. "We can now shop Putnam and patronize the businesses that belong to our friends and neighbors, while also maintaining the health and safety of our communities."

Protecting the progress we've made is essential, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news briefing Monday morning. There are two current threats.

Speaking about reports of crowds of people seen at bars at restaurants drinking without masks over the weekend. If the violations persist, Cuomo said: "We are going to have to roll back the opening plan and close bars and restaurants."

The second threat is the rate of infection soaring nationwide — and New Yorkers just have to look South and West to see what's coming. "The wave is going to come from the West and hit New York and it's going to be man-made, all self-created," he said.

SEE:

• Health Alert: Contagious Customers At 2 Putnam Eateries
• Cuomo Threatens To Close Restaurants, Bars If Violations Persist