Data Update: 12.18.2020
o Genesee County received 52 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 1672 positive cases.
§ The new positive cases reside in Alabama, Alexander, Batavia, Bergen, Byron, Corfu, Darien, Elba, LeRoy, and Oakfield.
§ The individuals are in their 0-19’s, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.
§ 18 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 29 of the positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 6 of the new positive cases are residents at LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility.
§ 2 of the new positive cases are residents at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia.
§ 1 of the new positive cases are residents at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
o Orleans County received 30 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 998 positive cases
§ The new positive cases reside in Albion, Carlton, Clarendon, Gaines, Murray, Ridgeway, and Shelby.
§ The individuals are in their 0-19’s, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.
§ 2 of the individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 25 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 2 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 12 of the new positives are inmate of the Orleans Correctional Facility.
Health Alert (new format for announcing when there is a time we cannot contact potential close contacts. This will replace several press releases and will be reported as needed. We encourage all businesses to take down names/contact information and time in attendance at their business to
assist with contact tracing should someone be positive for COVID-19. This may eliminate the need for a press alert if we are able to contact potential close contacts.):
To review the raw positive data for each of the counties click the following link:
https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19TrackerMap?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no&%3Atabs=n
Click here to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases. Genesee Orleans Wyoming COVID-19 Case Tracker (arcgis.com)
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.
Yellow Micro-cluster Zone: Batavia and part of Genesee County have been designated as being in a Yellow micro-cluster zone. Go to https://forward.ny.gov/micro-cluster-strategy for maps or https://covidhotspotlookup.health.ny.gov/#/searchResults to search if an address is in a Yellow Zone.
The following restrictions will be in place in these identified locations starting 12/16/20 for a minimum of 2 weeks:
for non-residential gatherings 25 people maximum, indoors and outdoors; residential gatherings 10 people maximum, indoors and outdoors;
House of Worship 50% of maximum capacity;
Businesses are open; Dining indoor and outdoor dining permitted, 4 person maximum per table, and bars and restaurants close at 10:00 p.m. for on-premises consumption;
Starting 12/21/20, schools are open with 20% weekly testing of in-person students and faculty. We continue to encourage everyone whether located in a micro-cluster zone or not to limit gatherings as much as possible, properly wear masks/face coverings, social distance at least 6 feet, frequently wash / sanitize your hands and frequently shared surfaces to minimize the spread. If the rates continue to increase further restrictions are possible.
Rapid Testing: Pre-registration is required for rapid testing clinics.
Orleans County will be hosting a rapid testing clinic on Monday, December 21st from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration for this next clinic will be live after the Dec.16th clinic.
The focus is for asymptomatic individuals and is free. This is a self-administered rapid test at the Orleans County 4- H Fairgrounds, 12690 Rt. 31, Albion…please use the Taylor Hill Road entrance.
To schedule a test for upcoming Orleans County drive-thru clinics, please register on-line at https://on.ny.gov/36ZqTxF (this is the registration link). If you have a printer, complete and bring your GO Health Intake Form
http://bit.ly/GOHealthIntakeForm with you (see the link below). If you need assistance with online registration because you don’t have internet, call the Orleans County Health Department at 585-589- 3278.
To register for upcoming Genesee County Drive-thru testing clinics, pre-registration is required, go to https://on.ny.gov/3qihbhF (this is the registration link) Genesee County Drive-thru test clinics
are scheduled for Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have a printer, complete and bring your GO Health Intake Form http://bit.ly/GOHealthIntakeForm with you (see link below). Anyone needing additional help for online registration may contact the Genesee County
Health Department at 585-344-2580 ext. 5555. There will be no rapid test clinics on December 24th or December 31st in Genesee County.
For both Genesee and Orleans to help the process please note the following guidelines:
o You must pre-register for any of the county clinics.
o For anyone under 18 years of age they must have their parent or guardian with them in order to be tested.
o If you have a printer, complete the GO Health Intake Form http://bit.ly/GOHealthIntakeForm
and bring it with you. If you completed the Intake form online please print it out and bring it with you – if you don’t have a printer, the form will be provided for you at the clinic
o Make sure you have a pen in your vehicle, if you do not have a completed Intake Form, you will have to complete it before moving forward which may delay your test.
o Everyone in the vehicle is to have their mask on when they pull up at the testing site
o For those who are getting tested, for the most part, the person will receive a call within 3 hours, however, they may get a call fairly quickly from an unknown number…please answer the phone. Staff cannot leave messages and can only give results to the individual tested or the guardian of minor children. Hard copy results will be e-mailed within 48 hours if we have a
valid e-mail address.
Quarantine and Isolation:
o If you believe you are a contact or have been notified you are a contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, it may take a few days for contact tracers to initially contact you due to the volume of contacts. Please self-quarantine, even if you are feeling fine. Stay away from other household members, use separate bathroom facilities (or sanitize after each use), have meals delivered. If you start to feel ill, contact your primary care provider and let them know you were exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
o 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.
Business Reminder: It is important to periodically review your Business Safety Plan that was developed earlier on in the pandemic. As part of the plan businesses were encouraged to develop contact sheets for all patrons to assist with contact tracing in the event of a potential COVID-19 exposure.
This will help in investigations and will limit the necessity of press releases which will help limit potential spread. COVID-19 101 Reminders: If a person is identified as a contact, they will be notified by the County Health Department, quarantined and if warranted, swabbed if indicated. Limited information is provided to the public in compliance with HIPAA regulations and out of the respect of those impacted by this virus.
o When, and if, there is a situation where potential contact is made in a public location where contact tracing doesn’t have actual names of close contacts, we will send out a media announcement to help seek contacts.
o If you are experiencing ANY COVID-19 related symptoms STAY HOME! Do not go to work, do not go to the store, do not go anywhere, YOU are spreading the virus. STAY HOME!
o We encourage everyone to remember to be polite and respect individual privacy. If you have a complaint about someone or a business use the appropriate channels provided by the state.
Using social media to air your complaints and accusing individuals / businesses of wrong doing generally does nothing to fix the problem. Be compassionate of other people and spread kindness.
Testing: FYI: Due to increased COVID-19 cases and testing demand in the region, the MCC drive-in testing site will be expanding to 7-days and expanding Saturday and Sunday hours to 8am-3pm
Appointments are required. Go to: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/findtest-site-near-you
Faith-based Organizations:
Consider continuing or reinstating remote worship due to increased numbers of positive COVID-19 cases to protect your more vulnerable population.
For those who are at risk of complications for COVID-19 or the flu, consider to connect with your house of worship remotely to lessen the risk of contracting COVID-19 or the flu.
If you are sick or experiencing new symptoms, STAY HOME and worship remotely. Don’t share your germs with others.
Micro-clusters: To learn more about the Cluster Action Initiative go to
https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward.
School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card School Report (ny.gov)
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. COVID-19 Travel Advisory | Department of Health (ny.gov)
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. Welcome to New York State Traveler Health Form (ny.gov)
Reminders
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.
Flu Tracking: For the 2020-2021 Flu Season we will provide data on Friday’s on the current influenza activity. To check the data click here. NYS Flu Tracker – Weekly – NYAPD
COVID-19 Resources
For general inquiries contact or call the Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 or click Ask A Question Ask Us a Question | Department of Health (ny.gov)
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. File Complaint (custhelp.com)
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. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
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