New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. November 9, 2020
o Genesee County received 43 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 465 positive cases
o Due to the volume of positives, further information will be updated tomorrow.
o Staff are working on contact tracing
o The Genesee County Health Department was notified of 2 positive teachers at Jackson Primary School. The individuals have been placed under mandatory isolation where they will remain until they have recovered.
Contact tracing is in process to identify close contacts. Out of an abundance of caution, Jackson Primary School will be 100% remote virtual learning until Monday, November 30, 2020.
o Orleans County received 18 new positives case of COVID-19 for a total of 439 positive cases
§ The new positive cases reside in Albion, Yates, Shelby, Barre, Gaines, Clarendon, Murray, Kendall and Ridgeway.
§ The individuals are in their 0-19’s, 20’s, 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.
§ Three of the individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 6 of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been removed from the isolation list.
§ The Health Department has been notified of a positive student at Lyndonville High School and a positive student at Medina High School. The students were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive. The individuals are on mandatory isolation until they recover.
Contact tracing is in process for those who are considered close contacts and will be placed on mandatory quarantine for 14 days from the last contact with the positive individual.
§ We are deeply saddened to report we have had an Orleans County community member pass away due to COVID-19. The individual was over 65 years old. Out of respect for the family we will not release any further details about this individual. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this person and encourage our community members to be respectful of the family’s time of grieving.
Today’s map will not be updated due to limited data..
A reminder the numbers listed as positive/active are current community cases. The recovered numbers are only for community cases and do not include non-county regulated facilities. The total positive cases includes community active/positive, community recovered and all those from non-county regulated facilities.
Link to COVID-19 Map/Genesee/Orleans/Wyoming Counties
https://cogeneseeny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/045c599586864bfb9b8361fff2ac3bd3
Updates:
Time-Distance-Masks-Hands!: In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 you need to rethink any upcoming gatherings. The more time you spend with non-household members, the more at risk of spreading the virus and putting our counties in a micro-cluster which will increase restrictions.
Even small gatherings have the potential to have an impact on our hospital systems as we are seeing an increase in hospital admissions and ICU admissions. Limit time with non-household members…Keep at least 6 feet or more…Properly wear a mask/face covering over your nose and mouth…and Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or 60% alcohol hand sanitizer, as well as sanitizing frequently touched surfaces/items.
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 (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
· Erie County – New Yellow Precautionary Zone – Click Here for Map https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/ErieZonesOnly_11_9_2020.pdf
o Over the past ten days, parts of Erie County have had 7-day average positivity rates above 2.5%, and cases per 100,000 and new daily hospital admissions have increased, meeting the metrics for a yellow zone designation.
· Monroe County – New Yellow Precautionary Zone – Click Here for Maphttps://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/MonroeZonesOnly_11_9_2020.pdf
o Over the past ten days, parts of Monroe County have had 7-day average positivity rates above 3%, and cases per 100,000 and new daily hospital admissions have increased, meeting the metrics for a yellow zone designation.
Travel Advisory: Updated 11/04/20
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 11/04/20, there will be new travel guidelines. For more information on the travel advisory, 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, Connecticut and Vermont be avoided as they may 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. This is still in effect.
· 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 $10,000 fine. Click here for the traveler health form https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Formhttps://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form
Ø School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home
Community Testing Sites
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.
o Jerome Center (Genesee County) – 16 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020; Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.: These trailers are NOT open to everyone, nor are they walk-in or drive-through sites.
Patients MUST have a lab testing order from their provider.
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.
Ø Flu Season: 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.
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