Press release
From Jack Welch, CAO, Orleans County:
We are awaiting a Governor’s executive order to allow us to open
the DMV by appointment. We look forward to the day we may announce our ability to greet the public by appointment at DMV.
New Cases
As of 2:00 p.m.
o Genesee County received 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 201 positive cases.
1 of the previous community positive cases have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation.
0 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 1 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 247 positive cases.
The positive individual resides in Carlton.
The individual is in their 60’s.
The new positive case was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing
positive.
2 of the previous community positive cases have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation.
14 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized. Please note those in the hospital may be from the community or a state-regulated facility. We do not separate them out to protect their privacy.
We are very saddened to report the loss of another county resident to COVID19. This person was a resident of Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Our deepest condolences to this individual’s family and friends during this
very sad time.
We encourage everyone to remember to be polite and respect individual privacy. If you have a complaint about someone or a business use the appropriate channels provided by the state. Using social media to air your complaints and accusing individuals / businesses of wrong doing generally does nothing to fix the problem. Be compassionate of other
people and spread kindness.
Click below to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases.
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49/
(The facility breakdown is only showing the total positive cases from those facilities from where we received a positive swab for COVID-19.)
The Governor has amended Executive Order 202.6 for determining whether a business enterprise is subject to a workforce reduction:
https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026
Interim Guidance for Pools and Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/doh_covid19_pooladvisory_061120_0.pdf
Phase 3 is open today, Friday, June 12th. With that in mind, everyone in Phase 3 should have developed and implemented their Business Safety Plan and in place prior to opening whether it be a business, house of worship, non-for-profit organization, etc. You are responsible to have your plan
and all necessary supplies in place prior to opening. You will not be submitting your plan, however it must be on the premises in the event of a state, local or safety inspection.
Keep checking the New York Forward website for your industry/organization summary guidelines. https://forward.ny.gov/
Guidance for indoor seating at restaurants and food services establishments and for personal care
services for tattoo, piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning, or waxing are now posted on the NY Forward website under Phase Three Industries.
Remember plans (including that the affirmation guidance has been read) and supplies have to be in place before opening.
Garage / Yard sales are now able to be open following masking, social distancing, sanitizing and limiting to 10 or under. Garage and yard sales – as informal events for the sale of used goods by private individuals in residential settings – are permitted to operate so long as sellers ensure that (1)occupancy of the space used for the sale is limited to the number of people who can be safely and appropriate spaced such that each person is at least six feet away from others and, in no case, should the
space be occupied by more than 10 people at any given time, in accordance with Executive Order 202.33,
as extended;
(2) appropriate face coverings must be used by people in areas or situations where they are likely to come within six feet of another individual, in accordance with Executive Order 202.17, as
extended;
(3) adequate hand hygiene supplies (e.g. hand sanitizer) and regular cleaning/disinfection protocols are in place.
Sellers may consult the New York Forward safety plan template for additional precautions that they should consider implementing during such sales.
Per Governor Cuomo gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 10 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place. The executive order is through June 21st or unless it is extended. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20233-continuing-temporary-suspension-andmodification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency
The Health Departments do not authorize or allow
exemptions from the Governor’s orders. If you have questions about the orders you can go to forward.ny.gov or e-mail the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room. https://forward.ny.gov/new-york-statepause
Governor Cuomo is urging all protesters to get a COVID-19 test.
Find a test site near you.
If you have questions regarding your business operations, please contact the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room: flnyf@esd.ny.gov
Mental Wellness:
Six New Yorkers. Six weeks. Coping together. New Yorkers are coping with a lot.
Coping Circles are free six-week support and resilience groups, held by video or phone, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
Learn more and sign up at ny.gov/copingcircles for a Coping Circle, including specialized Circles for Healthcare Workers and First Responders, Survivors of COVID-19 Infection, Job Loss due to COVID-19, or Loss of a Loved One to COVID-19.
For questions go to NY Forward website (https://forward.ny.gov/) and the Regional Control Room (for guidance and to answer your questions: mailto:flnyf@esd.ny.gov).
To file a complaint about a business, location or incident in your community you can call 1-833-789- 0470 or https://mylicense.custhelp.com/app/ask
o 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 York State on PAUSE: NYS on PAUSE https://forward.ny.gov/new-york-state-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.
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.
Contact Tracing: Currently both counties are handling contact tracing for all of our cases. Calls will come from the respective Health Departments. In the event we need assistance we will use the NYS Contact
Tracing Program. For more information about the State Contract Tracing, click the link:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/new-york-state-contact-tracing
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 click here. URMC facilities are providing both swabbing and antibody testing.
For antibody testing questions e-mail: NYS.COVID19.AntibodyTestingSystem@health.ny.gov
o Testing locations: § https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/HMSinclair.htm Warsaw
§ https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/HMCys.htm Elma
§ https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/HMTile.htm Cheektowaga
· COVID-19 Immunization Trial: for those interested about volunteering for the study call: (585) 922-5944 or e-mail rghcovidvaccinetrial@rochesterregional.org
Some pharmacies are opening for testing, make sure you check with your insurance provider as it is required prior to testing for this location.
For CVS go to: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero2-link2-coronavirus-testing
· Re-Opening Guidance: Links to assist businesses
o Link to the NY Forward Reopening guide: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYForwardReopeningGuide.pdf
o Regional Control Room: flnyf@esd.ny.gov
o Link to NY Forward website: https://forward.ny.gov/
o Link to NY Forward “Can I re-open” Business Look-up Tool https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/nyforward
o Public/Private Beaches: https://forward.ny.gov/statewide-guidelines
o COVID-19 Test Finder: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
· Masks / Face Coverings Both counties are still low in supplies of masks. They are being distributed to high-risk agencies / businesses as prioritized and if there is a supply left over they will be distributed in an appropriate manner. County plans for releasing supplies to the public will be forthcoming as supplies become available. Additional information will be released by the respective County Emergency Management offices as appropriate.
· ROC COVID-19 Health Screener: This symptom tracker for the Greater Rochester region is a scientific study collected aggregate data by zip code to track hot spots of COVID-19. The data will potentially show how the virus may be spreading, identify areas that may be at risk and determine how our efforts are working to slow the spread. You can participate by taking the daily survey whether you are having symptoms or are feeling healthy. It just takes a few seconds. To learn more go to: https://www.roccovid.org/index.html
· The Nursing Home hotline number is 833-249-8499 or click the link for the online form: https://ag.ny.gov/nursinghomes
Children
o Childhood Inflammatory Disease Related to COVID-19 Information:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/childhood-inflammatory-disease-related-covid-19
o Copy and paste the following links for resources to help
§ https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-calm.html
§ https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/covid-
19/resources_helping_kids_parents_cope.aspx
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
o Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741741 to access 24/7 emotional support services
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
· 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: 1-833- 789-0470.
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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