SITUATIONAL UPDATE
New Cases
· As of 2:00 p.m. 4.23.2020
o Genesee County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 141 positive cases
§ The positive case resides in Batavia.
§ The positive case is in their 60’s.
§ The newly positive individual was not on quarantine prior to becoming symptomatic.
§ 3 of the previous positive cases have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation.
§ 2 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of
65positive cases.
§ Two positive cases reside in Albion and one resides in Clarendon.
§ Two individuals are in their 20’s, and one individual is in their 70’s.
§ 1 of the newly positive individuals was on quarantine prior to becoming symptomatic.
§ 6 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.
§ 1 of the new positive individuals is a resident of The Villages of Orleans Health & Rehab.
· Orleans County was notified of 2 additional deaths related to COVID-19. Both individuals were residents of The Villages of Orleans Health & Rehab and both were over the age of 65. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of these individuals during this difficult time.
Click below to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49/
Genesee Orleans County Health Departments COVID-19 Status
As of 04/23/20
| County | # of Positive | # of Negative | Mandatory Isolation | Mandatory Quarantine | # Deaths | # Recovered |
| Genesee | 141 | 647 | 74 | 79 | 3 | 64 |
| Orleans | 65 | 413 | 38 | 44 | 5 | 22 |
| Total | 206 | 1060 | 112 | 123 | 8 | 86 |
COVID- 19 Positive Cases: Cumulative Age Breakdown
As of 4/23/20
| Age | 0-20 | 20’s | 30’s | 40’s | 50’s | 60’s | 70’s | 80’s | 90’s |
| Genesee | 4 | 30 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Orleans | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 7 | 32 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 12 |
Non-county Public Regulated Facilities
· In an effort to provide additional information on state and federally regulated facilities in both Genesee and Orleans Counties, the health department will be adding some additional layers to our mapping tool later this week that will break out community versus (non-county regulated) public facility spread cases. In addition, we will be adding a chart to our websites and daily briefings that will detail the number of cases and deaths in the regulated facilities in our counties.
OPERATIONAL UPDATES
Testing
· There is still limited swabbing available in Genesee and Orleans Counties. If you are experiencing symptoms, contact your primary care provider and they will determine if testing is right for you. If the counties receive an increase in swabbing supplies and the protocol for testing is changed, we will notify the public.
Mental Health
· Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations and having to socially distance yourself from someone you love can be difficult. Below are resources that can help you connect to a professional that can help you through these challenging times:
o Care + Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 at 585-283-5200 or text ‘Talk’ to 741741
o New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.
NEW YORK STATE RESTRICTIONS / GUIDANCE
· New Yorkers who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate blood.
Here’s information on how to donate or for the American Red Cross Donation Program.
https://nybc.org/donate-blood/convalescent-plasma/convalescent-plasma-covid-19-donor-request-form/
· An awareness campaign encouraging low-income New Yorkers to claim their Economic
Impact Payments under the CARES Act. Click here for more information.
https://www.tax.ny.gov/press/alerts/stimulus-checks-information.htm
· The Governor has extended the Disaster Emergency through May 15, 2020.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20216-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-
laws-relating-disaster-emergency
· Complaints regarding businesses are being referred to the State Department of Labor via online
form https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/coronavirus-complaints.shtm or phone: 1-822-789-0470.
· New York State on PAUSE: To assist local authorities with enforcement of these orders, the Governor established the New York State PAUSE Enforcement Assistance Task Force where individuals can file complaints regarding the operation of non-essential businesses or gatherings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here to file a complaint online. You may also call 1-833-789-0470. Businesses that are not in compliance with the Governor’s executive order may be penalized.
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 –https://orleanscountyny.com/departments/publichealth/covid-19/
· NY State of Health – https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
· 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
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Isn’t it amazing that in Genesee County the numbers keep going up in age groups that it should not.