PRESS RELEASE
April 14, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m.
Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports:
As of earlier today, Tuesday, April 14th, the Wyoming County Health Department reports there are thirty-six (36) lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents. This is an increase of 2 cases from Monday, April 13.
Northwest (Attica, Bennington, Orangeville, Sheldon) 10 positive cases, 4 recoveries
Southwest (Arcade, Eagle, Java, Wethersfield) 4 positive cases, 3 recoveries
Southeast (Castile, Gainesville, Genesee Falls, Pike) 7 positive cases, 6 recoveries
Northeast (Covington, Middlebury, Perry, Warsaw) 15 positive cases 8 recoveries 3 deaths
TOTAL 36 positive cases, 21 recoveries 3 deaths *The case previously identified as “OTHER” and now recovered, is reported in the Southeast Quadrant.
From the CDC, “As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities.” For helpful tips on staying healthy while out in the public for essential needs go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/essential-goods-services.html
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.