New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m.
o Genesee County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 262 positive cases
§ The new positive case resides in Batavia.
§ The positive individual is in their 50’s.
§ The individual was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 13 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
§ One of the individuals is hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 279 positive cases
§ The new positive cases reside in Murray and Kendall.
§ The individuals are in their 30’s.
§ Both of the individuals were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 6 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
§ One of the individuals is hospitalized.
Click below to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases
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Facilities: There are currently no new positive cases of residents in any of the non-county regulated facilities in Genesee or Orleans County. If we have any changes we will re-post the graph with updates which will include all previous positive and death data. The facility breakdown only shows the total positive cases from those facilities from where we received a positive swab for COVID-19.
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 08/04/20, states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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
· Traveler Health Form: For all out-of-state travelers from NYS restricted states, whether arriving by land or air, must self-identify by completing a traveler health form or be subject to a $2,000 fine. Click here for the traveler health form. https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form
Updates:
Reminder: According to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.45, all non-essential gatherings of up to 50 individuals of any size for any reason (graduation parties, celebrations, weddings, or other social events at public facilities or private venues) 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, and cleaning and disinfection protocol requirements are followed.
Be alert for scam artists: The Genesee and Orleans County Health Department staff will always identify themselves, their position, and the reason for their visit or phone call. All staff have county provided identification badges that have their pictures. In the event you are approached by someone stating they are from the health department without a clear reason for their visit or phone call, do not let them in your home and do not give them any information and call 911.
ð For further information about mask / face covering and social distancing guidance and potential fines go to:
· 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.
· 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/
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://forward.ny.gov/reopening-what-you-need-know
· 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
· For access to various languages and ASL videos click this CDC link.https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Fnovel-coronavirus-2019.html
Mental Health Resources:
Care+Crisis Helpline: 585-283-5200 or text ‘Talk’ to 741741
Genesee County Mental Health Department: 585-344-1421
Orleans County Mental Health Department: 585-589-7066