From the County: Ebola Awareness and Parkway Closing:

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino released the following statement on an Ebola inquiry made on Tuesday to the County Department of Health.

"The Westchester County Department of Health has been proactively encouraging hospitals and other medical providers to contact them if they have concerns about the Ebola virus. This is a best practice that is under way out of an abundance of caution. Since August, the health department has received 11 inquires including one made last night. Upon review none of the individuals had any risk factors, exposures or indicators that would even warrant testing for Ebola.

Most of the cases have involved people returning from trips and not feeling well. But again, after review, they have not involved Ebola.

The Health Department continues to encourage hospitals and medical providers to contact them if they have any concerns. These calls allow us to review procedures and to be prepared in the event that an actual case is identified."

For more information on the Ebola virus, please visit the county's website at: www.westchestergov.com/health

Parkway Closed Sunday from 7 am to 2:30 pm

All lanes of the northbound and southbound Bronx River Parkway from the Westchester County Center (Exit 22) in White Plains to the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers will be closed to traffic on Sunday, October 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. due to the 10th Annual Westchester Medical Center Running Festival.
Drivers must use alternate routes during the event, such as, the Sprain Brook Parkway, Central Park Avenue or Route 22. Electronic message signs will be used to post alerts. For additional information, contact Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation at 995-2555.