Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports: As of earlier today, Friday, April 10, the Wyoming County Health Department reports thirty-three (33) lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents. This is an increase of 1 case over yesterday, April 9.
Northwest (Attica, Bennington, Orangeville, Sheldon) 8 positive cases, 3 recoveries
Southwest (Arcade, Eagle, Java, Wethersfield) 3 positive cases, 3 recoveries
Southeast (Castile, Gainesville, Genesee Falls, Pike) 7 positive cases, 6 recoveries
Northeast (Covington, Middlebury, Perry, Warsaw) 15 positive cases, 6 recoveries, 1 death
TOTAL 33 positive cases, 18 recoveries, 1 death
*The case previously identified as “OTHER” is now recovered, and reported in the Southeast Quadrant.
COVID-19 is impacting our entire community.
Social distancing remains the most critically important action we can all take in order to flatten the curve. Flattening the curve means slowing the spread of illness so the healthcare system doesn’t become overwhelmed. The curve represents the number of cases over time, and flattening that curve means preventing a huge surge of new cases in a very short period of time—which is extremely challenging for the healthcare system to handle. By flattening the curve, we can collectively lessen the impact on our residents and ensure healthcare providers have the capacity to deal with patients. The most significant impact you can have, even if you are not experiencing symptoms, is to behave as if you have been exposed. Because there is a good chance that you have been. You could be spreading the virus to vulnerable people without knowing it. Social distancing and staying home are the most important things that all Americans including residents of Wyoming County can do right now, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
If you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider. Do not visit your doctor’s office or an emergency room without calling first so staff members can take appropriate precautions. If you do not have a health care provider, contact the Wyoming County Health Department at 786-8890.
To obtain updated information and guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic please contact the Wyoming County COVID-19 Response Line at 786-8911, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm, or check the county web site at: http://www.wyomingco.net/ and under the County Quick Links click on COVID -19 information.