Orange County Warns Of Possible Coronavirus Exposure At DMV

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Visitors or workers at the Orange County DMV office may have been exposed to the new coronavirus.

The Orange County Health Department said anyone who worked at or visited the DMV office, located at 12 King St. in Middletown between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Jan. 25 through Jan. 28 should watch for symptoms of the virus.

Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman said if you were in the Middletown DMV during that time frame watch for symptoms that may include, but not be 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 and diarrhea.

She said residents should consider any public site in Orange County as a potential site of exposure to the coronavirus, due to a persistent increase in newly diagnosed infections throughout the county.

If you become mildly ill, stay home and manage your symptoms, Gelman said.

For residents who have severe symptoms, contact your medical provider to discuss a plan of care.

The health department said the best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus continues to be adhering to proper safety measures such as wearing your mask, avoiding unnecessary contact with others, as well as practicing basic personal hygiene. This includes washing your hands frequently and thoroughly, refraining from touching your face and avoiding unnecessary contact with others.

Gelman said that if you feel ill, contact your healthcare provider first. Do not go directly to the doctor's office, an emergency room or other healthcare facilities before calling.

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

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