Madison County Health Department has confirmed that an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was at a grocery store in Chittenango, NY.  Members of the public who visited the following store on April 5, 2020 between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM should self-monitor for symptoms.

Tops Friendly Market

800 W Genesee St

Chittenango, NY 13037

“After conducting an investigation to identify all close contacts of the individual it was determined this person had been to the Tops in Chittenango on that evening without wearing a facemask,” said Madison County Public Health Director Eric Faisst. “Anyone who visited the store during the identified time frame should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 until April 19th.  Those symptoms include fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing.  If symptoms develop, please stay home and contact your doctor for guidance on testing. In an emergency please call 911.”

Faisst would like to remind the public that you should wear a facemask when you are out in public, and you should be adhering to the voluntary stay at home measures that Madison County has put into place.   These guidelines are for all of our protection to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Madison County is asking residents to not go out in public unless they have to, and if you need to shop for essentials or go to the park please limit your outings to the following days:
Odd Birth Year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and April 12
Even Birth Year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and April 19

If you must go out, be sure to stay at least 6 feet away from others at all times and wear a cloth face mask. Please remember to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer before you touch your face.

For more information please visit https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2479/Coronavirus-COVID-19 or call the Madison County non-medical COVID-19 Hotline at 315-366-2770.