New Cases –
As of 2:00 p.m.
· Genesee County received 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 206 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.
· Orleans County received 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 today for a total of 259 positive cases
§ The positive individuals reside in Ridgeway, Murray and Gaines.
§ One of the individuals is in their 20’s, one of the individuals is in their 60’s and one of the individuals is in their 70’s.
§ 1 individual was on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 15 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 sorry to report we have lost another Orleans County resident to COVID-19. The individual was a resident of Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Our heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of this individual during this very difficult time.
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.
· Phase 3 is open. With that in mind, everyone in Phase 3 should have developed and implemented their Business Safety Plan and have it in place prior to opening whether it be a business, house of worship, not-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/
· Per Governor Cuomo gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 25 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place through July 15, 2020. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20242-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-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-state-pause
· Graduation Interim Guidance (updated June 14, 2020): https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/doh_covid19_updatedgraduationguidance_061420.pdf
· If you have questions or complaints regarding your business operations, please contact the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room: 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
Businesses that are not in compliance with the Governor’s executive order may be penalized.
· The Nursing Home hotline number is 833-249-8499 or click the link for the online form: https://ag.ny.gov/nursinghomes
· Antibody Testing:
This is a current snapshot of the SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody test results both departments have received and will be updated periodically, but not daily.
· Genesee County: Of the 1,507 antibody test results received there were 41 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.
· Orleans County: Of the 654 antibody test results received there were 17 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.
· 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
· 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:
§ Care + Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 at 585-283-5200 or text ‘Talk’ to 741741