COVID-19 Information

Vaccine Clinics - 

Since January 2021, the Cayuga County Health Department has been receiving and administering the COVID-19 vaccines at our vaccination clinics for those who are eligible. Click here to see what clinics are scheduled. For more information about our vaccination clinics visit: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1610/COVID-19-Immunization-Clinics

For seniors or others without access to websites you can call the New York State vaccination appointment line. Anticipate being on hold a long time as the phone line is overwhelmed. The number to call is 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)

Testing

There are a variety of testing options available in Cayuga County:

  • Cayuga County Health Department and Cayuga County Emergency Management Office are offering saliva-based PCR testing regularly. Please click here to register for an appointment for this clinic.

  • Pharmacies, healthcare providers, and urgent care facilities have testing available. Call in advance to see if an appointment is necessary. Search for a test site near you.

  • Upstate University Hospital is offering testing at two locations:

    1. Water Street Drive-Through Testing Site
    800 Water Street
    Syracuse, NY 13210

    Hours of Operation:
    Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
    Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm

    *An appointment is required to be tested at Water Street.
    - Call 315-464-2778, press 0 and follow the prompts.
    - Sign into your MyChart account (mychart.upstate.edu) and click on the "COVID Test Scheduling" button to schedule your test online.
    - Email covidtesting@upstate.edu and include your legal name, date of birth, and phone number. You will receive a phone call back to schedule and register for your test.

    2. Upstate Community Hospital
    4900 Broad Road
    Syracuse, NY 13215

    Hours of Operation:
    Monday - Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm; 1:30 - 4:30pm
    No appointment necessary at Suite 1k - this site offers walk-in testing.

    Note: Individuals being tested come into the hospital to sign in and then return to their cars to register and speak to a nurse by phone. Once individuals are registered and the nurse assessment is complete, they come into the suite for the test.

  • Ithaca Mall is performing testing through Cayuga Medical Center. An appointment is required. Register at cayugahealth/org/ or call 607-319-5708.

    Note: Symptomatic persons who do not live in Tompkins County will not be charged a $99 fee. However, asymptomatic non-residents of Tompkins County will be charged a $99 fee.

Get Updates

Click here or the "Notify Me" button to the right to get updates on vaccine clinics, testing sites and daily COVID-19 status updates in your email or via SMS message.  

  1. How can I learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine?
  2. How do I find out if I am eligible for the vaccine?
  3. I am eligible for the vaccine, where can I make my appointment for my first dose?
  4. Do I need to prove I am eligible when I arrive for my appointment?
  5. Do I need health insurance to get the vaccine?
  6. What type(s) of vaccine(s) are offered by the Cayuga County Health Department?
  7. I received my first dose of the vaccine at a Cayuga County Health Department clinic. How do I schedule my second dose?
  8. Can I get my second dose at a different location than my first dose?
  9. Do I have to get the same vaccine for my second dose?
  10. What kind of side effects can the COVID-19 vaccine cause?
  11. How was the vaccine developed so fast? Is it safe?
  12. I am nervous about getting one of the COVID-19 vaccines, what should I do?
  13. Who should get the vaccine and when?