County Warns Of Possible COVID-19 Exposure At Halloween Event

NEWBURGH, NY — The Orange County Department of Health is advising people who attended a Halloween-related event that they may have been exposed to the new coronavirus.

The event was the town of Newburgh Trunk or Treat which happened between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22.

It was held at Chadwick Lake Park, 1702 Route 300 in Newburgh, officials said.

Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman said that if you or your child were there you should monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, which may include, but are not limited to, "fever, chills,
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea."

Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their medical provider to discuss a plan of care, she said.

Health officials said residents should consider any public site in Orange County as a potential site of COVID-19 exposure, due to high transmission throughout the county.

Gelman said that the best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is to continue wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, avoiding unnecessary contact with others and practicing basic personal hygiene. That includes washing your hand frequently and thoroughly and refraining from touching your face.

If you feel ill, she said contact your health care provider.

For information about COVID-19 go to the Orange County website or call the Orange County Health Department COVID-19 hotline at 845-291-2330.