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Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 20 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 20 beaches, effective today, May 24, 2026.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known...

BLAKEMAN AND NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAFETY TIPS

MINEOLA, NY – As residents prepare for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) are reminding residents to take simple steps to stay safe w...

Statement from Nassau County Health Commissioner on Measles Investigation Update

“We appreciate the cooperation of 388 Italian Restaurant throughout this investigation and their assistance in helping protect public health. The restaurant is open and operating with full Department approval.”

Individuals who were at t...

BLAKEMAN ANNOUNCES FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS

MINEOLA, NY:? In an effort to protect our pets and prevent the spread of rabies, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Department of Health are partnering with the Town of North Hempstead to offer free rabies vaccinations for d...

Health Officials Warn of Potential Measles Exposure in Nassau County Restaurant

Health Officials Warn of Potential Measles Exposure in Nassau County Restaurant

Roslyn Heights, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) is issuing notification of a laboratory verified measles case in a resident of ...

Nassau County Officials and Local Moms Raise Awareness During Maternal Mental Health Month

Issues Like Postpartum Depression And Anxiety Do Not Need To Be Faced Alone

Mineola, NY – A group of Nassau County legislators, officials, and mental health advocates and experts gathered today to raise awareness about the importance of mental he...

Nassau County Department of Health Reports a Confirmed Case of Measles

Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has been notified of a laboratory-confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child under 5 years old. This is the first case of measles reported in Nassau County since 2024. NCDOH, i...

NASSAU COUNTY DOH ALERTS RESIDENTS TO INFANT FORMULA RECALL RELATED TO BOTULISM OUTBREAK

Mineola, NY - The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) is alerting residents to a nationwide recall of ByHeart brand powdered infant formula due to an outbreak of infant botulism cases reported across multiple states. While no cases have been confir...

Nassau County Department of Health Reports One Human Case of Chikungunya Virus

Nassau County Department of Health Reports One Human Case of Chikungunya Virus 

Mineola, NY: The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) today reported one confirmed case of Chikungunya Virus in a Nassau County resident. No Chikungunya Virus ha...

BLAKEMAN ANNOUNCES FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS

MINEOLA, NY:  In an effort to protect our pets and prevent the spread of rabies, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Department of Health are partnering with the Town of North Hempstead to offer free rabies vaccinations for d...

Nassau County Department of Health to Distribute Raccoon Rabies Vaccine Baits

Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) will be distributing oral rabies vaccine baits countywide to prevent the spread of the disease among wildlife in Nassau County. 

What: The Nassau County Department of Health (N...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 5 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 5 beaches, effective today, September 7, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches k...

BLAKEMAN ANNOUNCES FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS

MINEOLA, NY:  In an effort to protect our pets and prevent the spread of rabies, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Department of Health are partnering with the Town of Oyster Bay to offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, ...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 17 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 17 beaches, effective today, August 21, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches kn...

Hewlett Point Beach Closed to Bathing Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

Nassau County, NY – Nassau County Department of Health has closed Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway to bathing due to elevated bacterial levels, effective today, August 20, 2025. This beach will remain closed until testing indicates that samp...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 15 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 15 beaches, effective today, August 14, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches kn...

Biltmore Beach Club Closed to Bathing Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

Nassau County, NY – Nassau County Department of Health has closed Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa to bathing due to elevated bacterial levels, effective today, August 13, 2025. This beach will remain closed until testing indicates that samples...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 16 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 16 beaches, effective today, August 1, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches kno...

Nassau County Department of Health Declares Imminent Public Health Threat Due to Spread of Rabies

Mineola, NY – Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has issued a formal declaration of an imminent public health threat in response to the ongoing spread of rabies among wild and feral-domesticated animals in Nassau County.

Since July 2024, ...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 17 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 17 beaches, effective today, July 15, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches know...

Biltmore Beach Club Closed to Bathing Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

Nassau County, NY – Nassau County Department of Health has closed Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa to bathing due to elevated bacterial levels, effective today, July 11, 2025. This beach will remain closed until testing indicates that samples a...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 14 Beaches

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 14 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 14 beaches, effective today, July 9, 2025.  ...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 3 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 3 beaches, effective today, July 1, 2025. This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impa...

Morgan Beach Closed to Bathing Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

Nassau County, NY – Nassau County Department of Health has closed Morgan Beach in Glen Cove to bathing due to elevated bacterial levels, effective today, June 25, 2025 This beach will remain closed until testing indicates that samples are within...

Statement from Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman on Extreme Heat and Air Quality Advisory

       “With the expected extreme heat, the Nassau County Department of Health is reminding all residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe. Last year, Nassau County saw 155 emergency room visits for ...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 6 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 6 beaches, effective today, June 20, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known...

Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 3 Beaches

Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 3 beaches, effective today, June 14, 2025.  This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be imp...

Nassau County Department of Health Warns of Potential Hepatitis A Exposure

Nassau County Department of Health Warns of Potential Hepatitis A Exposure

Mineola, NY - The Nassau County Department of Health is announcing a confirmed case of Hepatitis A virus in a food handler who worked at Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 24 ...