COVID-19: UPDATE 3/18

3/18 5pm

Important information is provided from the CDC, NYS Department of Health and County Government as well as interviews with Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, M.D. and Robert Scully, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Medicenter in Huntington Station and Northport,

UPDATE: According to sources, on March 15 at 5 p.m., there were 48 cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk County. On March 16 at 5 p.m., there were 72 cases and three deaths in Suffolk County, 1 case in Huntington. As of noon, March 18, there were 149 cases and three deaths in Suffolk County, 43 cases in Huntington.

The rapid increase in Huntington could be attributed that testing at some facilities are available therefore the reporting more accurate.

Dr. Spencer is chairman of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Health Committee as well as a practicing ENT Pediatric Surgeon suggested to please call 1-888-364-3065 if you show symptoms or think you were exposed to the virus. They will triage the callers and set appointments for testing accordingly.

Testing is not for the general public and does not prevent you from getting infected. It is a point in time test, so you can test negative and an hour later get infected.

Governor Cuomo today pointed out that there is not a shortage in our supply chain for food. there is no need to hoard.

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce put together a guide of their member neighborhood restaurants offering take out. Please follow this link for the list of offerings: https://huntingtonchamber.com/chamber-community-resource-page/,

Please remember this is a community effort.

Next update tomorrow at afternoon.