New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. October 27, 2020
o Genesee County received 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 358 positive cases.
§ The new positive cases reside in Batavia, LeRoy, and Pavilion.
§ The individuals are in their 0-19’s, 30’s, and 60’s.
§ One of the individuals was on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 25 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
§ 2 of the positive individuals are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 391 positive cases.
§ The new positive cases reside in Carlton, Clarendon and Murray.
§ The individuals are in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 60’s and 80’s.
§ None of the individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 4 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
§ 9 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 2 of the positive individuals are hospitalized.
Click here to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49/
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 (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.
With the recent uptick of individuals testing positive and the stricter guidance placed by the Governor, it is important to remember that those who plan and host non-essential gatherings (whether at a venue or a private residence) as noted above, can be fined up to $15,000, and/or cause our counties to be considered a micro-cluster which will place the area under stricter restrictions.
Micro-clusters: The initiative will take the most significant action within the cluster (RedZone), moderate action in the area surrounding the cluster to stop the spread (OrangeZone), 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 10/27/20, the following states have been added to the restricted list: California. 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 Massachusetts, 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
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.
o CVS in Batavia on Main Street is offering Covid testing via their drive thru. Patient has to go online to schedule an appointment on CVS’s website or call 1 (866) 389-2727.
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