Oneida County

Oneida County is reporting 20 new positive COVID-19 cases, four of which were nursing homes residents.

Just hours after excoriating Governor Cuomo on Thursday night, here's what County Exec. Anthony Picente had to say on Friday.

Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente calls the Governor's decision outrageous, saying it shows a lack of respect in the late hour decision.

With just a handful of hours remaining until the Mohawk Valley Region enters Phase 2, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente admits there is still confusion and a lack of guidance from New York State on what 'personal services' are cleared to open on Friday.

In fact, Picente said 22% of the county's coronavirus cases thus far are related to nursing homes, and 70% of the 43 county residents who've died from COVID-19 were nursing home patients.

Governor Cuomo announced during his briefing on Sunday that campgrounds would be able to start reopening Monday, May 25, with new restrictions in place.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente’s office announced Monday 26 new positive cases, bringing that total to 901.

Over the holiday weekend Oneida County added 41 new COVID-19 positive cases to their overall total, bringing it to 876.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is reporting 15 new positive coronavirus cases and one new fatality.

''We want you to wear masks. We want you to be smart and use common sense,'' Picente said.

It was a mild day when it comes to COVID-19 numbers in Oneida County. Picente opened the press briefing by thanking all EMS workers. He declared this week EMS Week in Oneida County.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced during his daily COVID-19 press briefing Monday that Sylvan Beach will not be opening for Memorial Day weekend to the public.