BATAVIA/Police warn of counterfeit bills being passed in the area

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department has been made aware of small denomination counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. The Batavia Police Department is reminding everyone to check their money carefully. If you feel that you may be victim in receiving counterfeit bills, please report it to …

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WNY/National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week/Public Health Column

October 25th– 31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which is a time when families, community organizations, and local governments join efforts in the fight against lead poisoning in their communities. Lead poisoning in children can lead to hyperactivity, reduced cognitive (thinking) ability, and other permanent, negative health effects. One …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/10 new positive cases reported, 4 hospitalized

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 …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Health Alert/People at wedding in Clarendon(Bergen mailing address) may have been exposed to COVID-19

Press release “Individuals who attended a wedding on private property on Acton Road, inthe Town of Clarendon, NY (Bergen mailing address) on Saturday, October17, 2020 may have been exposed to COVID-19,” stated Paul Pettit, PublicHealth Director for Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. “A significant number of known close contacts …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/24 new positive cases reported/previous case at nursing home has now been identified as negative/64 active community based cases in both counties

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. October 26, 2020 o Genesee County received 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 354 positive cases § The new positive cases reside in Alabama, Bergen, Bethany, and LeRoy. § The individuals are in their 20’s and 60’s. § The …

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