SITUATIONAL UPDATE: STAY HOME; WASH HANDS; SOCIAL DISTANCING; WEAR A FACE COVERING!
New Cases
· As of 2:00 p.m. May 7, 2020
o Genesee County received 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 161 positive cases
§ Two of the positive cases reside in Batavia, one resides in Bethany, and one resides in Alabama.
§ Two individuals are in their 30’s, one individual is in their 40’s, and one individual is in their 50’s.
§ Three of the newly positive individuals were on quarantine prior to becoming symptomatic.
§ 2 of the previous positive cases have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation.
§ 5 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 15 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 124 positive cases
§ One of the new positive cases resides in Yates, one resides in Shelby, one
resides in Albion, one resides in Gaines and one of the new positive cases
resides in Kendall.
§ 10 positive cases reside at The Villages of Orleans Health & Rehabilitation Center.
§ The newly positive cases has two individuals in their 30’s, one individual in their 50’s, four individuals in their 60’s, three individuals in their 70’s, five individuals in their 80’s, and one individual in their 90’s.
§ One of the community newly positive individuals was on quarantine prior to becoming symptomatic.
§ 8 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.
§ “We are reporting that an individual (over 65 years of age and who had underlying health conditions) who lived in the community, who had tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away,” stated Paul Pettit, Director of the Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments.
“We have also had an individual who lived in The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center pass away.
Due to privacy issues, we are not releasing further details about either of these individuals. I would like to express my sincerest sympathy for these individuals’ family and friends.”
(The facility breakdown is only showing those facilities from where we received a positive swab for COVID-19. Facilities will be added when and if there is a positive case of COVID-19. If a regulated facility from either of our counties is not listed, there are no positive cases of COVID-19 as of the release of this briefing.)
(The local health departments do not have oversight with many regulated facilities, which may include nursing homes, correctional facilities, hospitals, etc.)
· In order to un-PAUSE safely, we need to continue to be intentional about social distancing, properly wearing face coverings, handwashing/sanitizing and limiting time in public.
As seen over the last week there have been daily increases in community spread cases of COVID-19. If we see a significant increase in community acquired positive cases it may hinder our ability to move forward and re-open our counties.
It is up to each of us individually to adhere to the guidelines in place, this is about respecting others and their safety understanding as we protect others we are protecting ourselves.
· New York State is seeking contact tracers. If you are interested in this position, https://orleanscountyny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/050620-Reopening-Guidance-and-Fact-Sheet-GO-Health-1.pdf to apply to be a part of the NYS Contact Tracing team.
This is a moment of crisis and New York needs our help as soon as possible. · The Nursing Home hotline number is 833-249-8499 or the link for the online form: https://ag.ny.gov/nursinghomes
Click below for Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases.
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49/
· Prepping for Re-opening Our Region: The Health Departments have developed a guide to use in developing business or organizations re-opening plans.
Please click here for a re- opening guidance and fact sheet in response to COVID-19 developed by the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. For further information on the NYS Plans,https://orleanscountyny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/050620-Reopening-Guidance-and-Fact-Sheet-GO-Health.pdf
· Swabbing and antibody testing is becoming increasingly available in the WNY region. 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.
The Health Departments are not providing public swabbing due to lack of supplies. For more information on testing https://orleanscountyny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/050620-Reopening-Guidance-and-Fact-Sheet-GO-Health.pdf
· There is still no cure or vaccination available for COVID-19.
Be alert to scams or home remedies. Contact your primary care provider if you have any symptoms and follow his/her instructions.
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
Domestic Violence
· For New Yorkers in need of help or assistance, they can text 844-997-2121 or can go to the new confidential online site to reach a professional at www.opdv.ny.gov The new text program and confidential online service will make it easier for victims who are isolated with their abusers to get help. Both the text and online service are staffed 24/7 by the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Staff who are experts in the area of domestic violence.
NEW YORK STATE RESTRICTIONS / GUIDANCE
· Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting for Re-opening America: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-04/documents/316485-c_reopeningamerica_guidance_4.19_6pm.pdf
· 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://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html
· 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. To file a complaint: https://mylicense.custhelp.com/app/ask 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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