SITUATIONAL UPDATE As of 2:00 p.m. today Genesee County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19.
The positive case is under the age of 65 and resides in the central part of Genesee County.
The individual is under mandatory isolation and is recovering at home. Contact tracing has been initiated for the new case. Known contacts have already been placed under mandatory quarantine and will be swabbed if indicated (if symptoms present).
If a person is identified as a contact, they will be notified by the Genesee County Health Department.
Since the onset of testing, Genesee County has received 49 negative test results and Orleans, 52 negative test results for COVID-19.
Orleans County: 6 people are under precautionary quarantine, 7 people are under mandatory quarantine, and 3 people are under mandatory isolation 1 of whom is hospitalized and 2 are recovering at home.
Genesee County: 18 people are under precautionary quarantine, 16 people are under mandatory quarantine, and 2 people are under mandatory isolation at home where they are recovering.
As we receive more test results, local contact tracing will continue within our departments for any positive results. The cases and stories are being built and documented. Contact tracing is initiated based on the day the identified positive case became symptomatic. Identified contacts are notified by the local health department, quarantined and if warranted, swabbed as indicated.
Currently, NYS clearance criteria require 2 negative COVID-19 swabbing results prior to being released. Swabbing through the Health Departments is warranted as part of our quarantine / isolation protocol for those who become symptomatic. We are not providing community testing at this time.
Please remain home if ill, with all of the directives regarding social distancing that are still be in place, especially if a person has a negative COVID-19 result it is important to limit physical contact.
The flu and COVID-19 are still transmittable and people should continue to remain home and limiting contact with others. Do not be afraid of people because they may be coughing or sneezing, they may have allergies, but continue to keep your distance (at least 6’).
OPERATIONAL UPDATES
If you feel you may have COVID-19, call your primary care provider or healthcare facility ahead of time. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY THERE, CALL AHEAD TO GET GUIDANCE.
Swabbing will be based on those who are at higher risk categories – elderly and immune compromised and those with underlying health issues. Swab sample results are coming back slower than expected. With more testing, we expect this will continue. Whenever anyone is swabbed for potential COVID-19, selfisolation is strongly encouraged until the test result is received.
RETURNING SNOWBIRDS
Due to the number of positive cases in New York State, there are stricter guidelines in place and may be different from your winter address. All large gatherings have been canceled or postponed. We strongly encourage anyone over 65 or those with underlying health issues to consider self-quarantine which means to limit contact with others as much as possible. Stay at home as much as possible as this age group is one of the higher-risk groups. This includes visiting the grocery store to limit exposure to any respiratory virus. Check with your grocery store / pharmacy to see if they have special considerations for seniors and those with underlying health issues such as special hours, curbside pick-up or delivery. Monitor your symptoms and if you develop a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your primary care provider immediately. If you are in need of household essentials such as groceries or prescriptions, ask a family member, neighbor, someone in your social support network for assistance. They may be able to shop for your needs and leave the items outside your door so they do not have any physical contact with you.
NEW YORK STATE CASES / RESTRICTIONS / GUIDANCE
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today at his press conference there are 5,146 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 30,811 positive cases in NYS. 3,805 (12%) COVID-19 patients are hospitalized.
COVID-19 RELIABLE SOURCES
New York State Department of Health https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Genesee County Health Department https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/health/coronavirus_2019/index.php
Orleans County Health Department http://orleansny.com/departments/health/public-health/emerging-infectious-diseases/coronavirus
If you believe an employer is violating either existing labor laws or recently issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo, please contact the NYS Attorney General’s office at (212) 416-8700 or Labor.Bureau@ag.ny.gov
Mental Health in both counties are available in various capacities and the Care + Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 at 585-283-5200 or text 741741 for anxiety and stress
New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling @GOHEALTHNY SOCIAL MEDIA
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