By Jamie Aranoff
SYRACUSE, N.Y.– Syracuse University reported that there are now 22 confirmed cases of mumps on the campus. According to the Onondaga County Health Department, another 19 probable cases were reported since the outbreak began in September.
The Centers for Disease Control states that symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite and swollen tender and salivary glands under the ears or along the jaws. It is contracted through saliva and respiratory sections and has been showing up across college campuses nationwide.
The University has quarantined students who have been diagnosed and who are suspected to have the disease. to attempt to contain the illness. Several of the students were put up in local hotels by the University. Many of the confirmed cases are coming from the Men’s Lacrosse, and Women’s Lacrosse teams. As a result both lacrosse teams have been shut down for the Fall semester.
According to the CDC, Mumps can be contracted even if patients were previously vaccinated. The University reported that a majority of the infected students had been vaccinated.
For more information about the Mumps outbreak at Syracuse University, visit http://health.syr.edu/news/mumps-and-vaccinations-.html
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First two positive COVID-19 cases reported at SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO, NY- SUNY Oswego reported it’s first two positive COVID-19 cases today.
As of 5:00 pm Tuesday, Oswego’s COVID-19 dashboard reported two positives out of 5,213 total tests conducted since August 12th.
One case is an on-campus student. The other is a commuter student. One of the students is in on-campus isolation. There are 13 students in Travel Advisory Quarantine.
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Oswego Gets Back on Track
The Oswego men’s baseball team defeated the Rochester Yellowjackets yesterday in dramatic fashion. The Lakers were trailing heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but junior infielder Brandon Nicholson hit a double to left that drove in two runs and tied the game at seven. The hitting was contagious as later in that inning three consecutive Lakers put the ball in play, extending their lead by four. That lead was more than enough for the Lakers to pick up the win as they move to 17-6 on the season. Oswego plays host to conference opponent Brockport in a three game series that begins Friday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for noon. -
60s with Rain Ahead
WEATHER HEADLINES:
Wednesday: Temperatures in the 60s today. 20% chance of rain in the afternoon and
evening. Winds around 20mph with gusts hitting close to 30mph.
Thursday: Temperatures in the mid-60s. Winds 15-25mph. 40% chance of rain starting
in the mid afternoon and increasing to 100% for Thursday night as thunderstorms move
into the area.
Friday: Temperatures decrease to the mid-50s and low 60s with an 80% chance of rain
throughout the day. Winds 15-20mph.Highs for Today (Wednesday):
- Oswego: 64℉
- Fulton: 65℉
- Syracuse: 62℉
Lows Tonight:
- Oswego: 53℉
- Fulton: 53℉
- Syracuse: 53℉
Highs for Thursday:
- Oswego: 67℉
- Fulton: 68℉
- Syracuse: 66℉
Lows for Thursday:
- Oswego: 52℉
- Fulton: 54℉
- Syracuse: 54℉
Highs for Friday:
- Oswego: 53℉
- Fulton: 60℉
- Syracuse: 61℉
Stay tuned to WTOP10 News for more updates.
