New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. October 23, 2020
o Genesee County received 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 350 positive cases
§ The new positive cases reside in Darien and Oakfield.
§ The individuals are in their 20’s and 60’s.
§ The individuals were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 5 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
§ 5 of the positive individuals are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 366 positive cases
§ The new positive cases reside in Carlton and Murray.
§ The individuals are in their 0-19’s, 20’s and 40’s.
§ Two of the individuals were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 14 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
§ One of the new positive individuals is a student at Holley Jr. Sr. High School. The individual was under mandatory quarantine at the time they tested positive. The individual is under mandatory isolation and will remain there until fully recovered. Contact tracing is in process. Individuals identified by the health department as being close contacts have been and/or will be contacted by the health department contact tracers and placed under mandatory quarantine. Individuals identified by the health department as being a close contact will be expected to follow the New York State Department of Health quarantine guidelines.
Click here to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49/
Updates:
GO Health Minute: Get yourself and your family vaccinated against the flu! This segment features Jennifer Rowland, Genesee County Health Department Intern from the University of Buffalo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWkZRjGTqGA&feature=youtu.be
Micro-clusters: The initiative will take the most significant action within the cluster (Red Zone), moderate action in the area surrounding the cluster to stop the spread (Orange Zone), and precautionary action in the outlying communities (Yellow Zone). To learn more about the Cluster Action Initiative go to https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward
School Guidance: New York State Department of Health has provided guidance regarding when/if to send your child to school and when/if staff should report. This guidance has been sent out to all school districts and primary care providers. If you have issues with this guidance or further questions we encourage you to contact your state elected officials or the state directly as the local counties do not have control over what the state directs.
For the guidance document, click here. https://orleanscountyny.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NYSDOH_PreKGr12_Toolkit_093020-2-GOHealth.pdf
Ø The COVID-19 Report Card is an online dashboard which tracks real-time COVID-19 infections and testing operations of every New York school and school district. Click here to access the Report Card. https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home
Travel Advisory:
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 06/25/20 travelers returning or traveling from states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
· As of 10/20/20, the following states have been added to the restricted list: Arizona and Maryland.
For a full list of all the states, territories and countries on restriction, please click here. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory
The Governor is also encouraging that non-essential travel to/from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut be avoided as they meet the criteria for NYS travel advisory.
· On 09/28/20, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order reminding international travelers entering New York from Level 2 and 3 countries to quarantine for 14 days.
· Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states and countries may change at any time. Click here for more information. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory GO Health follows the New York State guidance/requirements which can be different from the CDC and takes precedence over the CDC recommendations.
· Traveler Health Form: For all out-of-state or international travelers from NYS restricted states or countries, 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
Reminders
Ø Seasonal Celebrations: With Halloween and the fall holiday season around the corner it is still important to be diligent in our prevention activities to slow/limit the spread of COVID-19. To see guidelines on various holiday celebrations NYS had developed a special page. Click here for the guidelines on safer ways to celebrate various occasions. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/seasonal-celebrations
Ø Flu Season: With flu season quickly approaching it is important to get your flu shots now to build up immunity. It generally takes 2 weeks before immunity is built up after getting the shot. Once you have the flu vaccine, if you do get the flu, research shows that the vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness. Getting a flu vaccine can save healthcare resources for the care of patients with COVID-19 and other illnesses. Talk with your primary care provider today! #SleeveUp #FightFlu For
locations go to https://vaccinefinder.org/. It is always good to call prior to going to make sure they have your vaccine in stock.
Ø Testing: If you are being tested for COVID-19 it is important that you self-quarantine until you get your test results whether you have symptoms or not. If you are symptomatic, meaning you are coughing, have a fever or other symptoms, self-quarantine even if you are an essential worker until you get your results back, if you have COVID-19 you may be spreading it! That means to stay home and limit contact with other people, even in your household.
Ø Gathering Size: 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.
Ø Nursing Home Visitation: As of 09/15/20, the state is requiring the nursing home facilities to have visitors provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results within 7 days of visit. To find a testing site nearest you, please click here https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you or call 1-888-364-3065. Click here to view the guidance for skilled nursing facility visitation. https://health.ny.gov/facilities/nursing/docs/2020-09-15_nursing_facility_visitation.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. To find additional test sites nearest you, please click here. https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
· WellNow Urgent Care: 4189 Veterans Memorial Drive Batavia; 585-201-5598
· Rochester Regional Health Urgent Care: 16 Bank Street Batavia; 585- 815-6715
· Oak Orchard Health: 301 West Ave Albion, NY; 585-589-5613
COVID Alert NY is New York State’s official Exposure Notification App. This is a free smartphone app for anyone 18+ that lives and/or works in New York available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store starting October 1st. The COVID Alert NY app notifies users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Upon receiving an exposure notification, the app will encourage users to contact their physician or the State Health Department hotline (1-833-227-5045) to get more information about quarantining and testing. To learn more about COVID Alert NY, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny
COVID-19 Resources
· 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-questionhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/form/ask-us-a-question
· 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
· 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