County Legislator Positive For Coronavirus; Latimer Is Negative

WHITE PLAINS, NY — With the announcement that a Westchester County legislator tested positive for the new coronavirus, County Executive George Latimer postponed Thursday's State of the County address.

At a news conference, Latimer said David J. Tubiolo, who represents Yonkers and Mount Vernon, tested positive for the virus.

A statement from the Board of Legislators said Tubiolo is doing well and has been isolating since learning of his positive result on Wednesday. He is working with the Westchester County Department of Health and contact tracers to identify those he has been in contact with.

The Board of Legislators offices will be closed for deep cleaning. Tubiolo was last in the Board office Thursday, Oct. 1. All legislators and staff who were in contact with him are being tested and the Board is working the Department of Health to ensure that the appropriate protocols are followed for the health and safety of legislators, staff and the public.

“Unlike what we have seen out of officials in Washington, D.C., here in Westchester we believe in science, we believe in medicine and we believe in trusting their years of experience-based guidance," he said. "While it is disappointing, it is the safe and prudent move to postpone this speech.”

Latimer said his test for the coronavirus came back negative. The county released a statement saying he will continue to quarantine as required.

The county Department of Health is advising anyone who attended the Virtual Italian Heritage Flag Raising Event at the County Office Building Oct. 1 to contact their doctor or the Health Department to discuss testing.

Latimer said the State of the County address will be rescheduled.

Here is the map of total and active cases of the new coronavirus by municpality.

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