New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m.
o Genesee County received 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 233 positive cases
The positive individuals reside in Batavia.
One of the positive individuals is in their 20’s and one of the positive
individuals is in their 60’s.
One of the positive individuals was on mandatory quarantine prior to
testing positive.
3 of the previous community positive cases have recovered and have
been released from mandatory isolation.
No new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from
restricted states.
No individuals are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 268 positive cases
The positive individual resides in Carlton
The positive individual is in their 30’s
The positive individual was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing
positive.
3 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from
restricted states.
6 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.
Click below to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases.
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Updates:
Nursing Home Visitation: Limited visitation and activities will be allowed in those regions in which the nursing home is in Phase 3. Click here for the guidance https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/07/revised-march-13-guidance-07.10.2020-final.pdf
Precautionary Quarantine:
Everyone (including children) who has traveled to/from any restricted states (for more than 24 hours) are required to self (precautionary) quarantine and self-monitor their health upon entering New York. This means the individual(s) cannot leave to go shopping, visiting, daycare and are only allowed to go for emergency care for 14 days.
Businesses including childcare providers should include a travel question in their regular health screening for their staff and clientele / children. Click here for the guidance https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/interimguidance_traveladvisory.pdf .
For general inquiries contact or call the Hotline: 1-888- 364-3065 or click Ask A Question https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/form/ask-us-a-question
Masks:
Masks / Face-coverings are still required to be properly worn (covering nose & mouth) for all employees who work with the public (Executive Orders: 202.16 & 202.17).
They are to be worn with direct contact (and all food service workers are to properly wear coverings when preparing and serving food – no
exceptions) with the public as well as with co-workers when social distancing of 6 feet or more is not able to be kept.
All residents over the age of two (2) and able to medically tolerate a face-covering are required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face-covering when in public and unable to maintain, or when not maintaining social distance of 6 feet or more.
According to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders 202.42 and 202.45, all non-essential gatherings of up to 50 of individuals of any size for any reason (graduation parties, celebrations, or other social events) unless
otherwise designated (ex. Religious gatherings), are now allowed for those regions in phase 4.
So long as appropriate social distancing, wearing cloth masks/face coverings over their mouth and nose, requirements are followed.
(https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/07/doh_covid19_fourthofjulyinterimguidance
_070220_0.pdf)
At-risk: Please continue to make sure you are practicing social distancing especially if you have underlying health conditions or are over 65 years old. Wear masks / face coverings whenever you are out in public,
especially if you cannot maintain a 6 foot space between non-household members.
Wash or sanitize your hands and shared items often.
The most important thing to remember is if you are having any type of symptoms to STAY HOME!
Some of the symptoms people have been reporting are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste and/or smell, sore throat, congestion or
runny nose, headaches, fatigue nausea or vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Travel Advisory
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 06/25/20 travelers from the following states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
As of 07/07/20, states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory
quarantine and potential fines. These states may change at any time.
Click here for more information. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory
For general inquiries contact or call the Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 or click Ask A Question https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/form/ask-us-a-question
Click here to view the interim guidance. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/interimguidance_traveladvisory.pdf
Community Testing Sites
Check with the testing site for any specific criteria necessary for testing such as illness, contact with someone who tested positive, essential worker, required for reopening / business, etc. Many need to have a doctor referral/prescription. Always call first.
WellNow Urgent Care: 4189 Veterans Memorial Drive Batavia, NY 14020.
Rochester Regional Health Urgent Care: 16 Bank Street Batavia, NY 14020.
o Rochester Regional Health has transitioned COVID-19 evaluations from the tents at 127 North Street to Urgent Care*
Oak Orchard Health: 301 West Ave Albion, NY 14411. Call (585) 589-5613 to be screened and to schedule an appointment – no walk-ins
To find additional test sites nearest you, please click here. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
Individuals who have questions regarding eligibility or access for testing should call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888- 364-3065 or visit the NYSDOH website https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov
Antibody Testing: This is a current snapshot of the SARS-CoV-2 antibody test results both departments have received and will be updated periodically, but not daily.
o Genesee County: Of the 1,639 antibody test results received there were 51 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.
o Orleans County: Of the 709 antibody test results received there were 17 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.
COVID-19 Resources
To file a report of an individual failing to adhere to the quarantine pursuant to the travel advisory, please call 1-833-789-0470 or click here to file a complaint online.https://mylicense.custhelp.com/app/ask
Complaints and concerns: https://forward.ny.gov/new-york-state-pause
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
To find a test site, click the link: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
ROC COVID-19 Health Screener: To learn more go to: https://www.roccovid.org/index.html