Data Update – Due to the volume and rapidly changing numbers we are no longer reporting mandatory quarantine data.
o Genesee County received 79 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 3135 positive cases.
§ The new positive cases reside in the:
· West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke)
· Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield)
· East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford)
§ 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.
§ 35 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 21 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 3 of the new positive cases are residents at Genesee Senior Living.
§ 2 of the new positive cases are residents at the Batavia VA Medical Center.
§ 2 of the new positive cases are inmates at the Buffalo Federal Detention Center.
§ 2 of the new positive cases are residents at the New York State Veteran’s Home at Batavia.
§ We are saddened to report the loss of two residents who resided at Genesee Senior Living. The individuals were both over 65.
We do not provide any further information to protect the privacy of the individuals and their families. Our deepest condolences to the families and friends during this very difficult time.
o Orleans County received 100 new positive cases of COVID-19 from Friday through Monday morning for a total of 1744 positive cases
§ The positive cases reside in the:
· West Region (Yates, Ridgeway, Shelby)
· Central Region (Carlton, Gaines, Albion, Barre)
· East Region (Kendall, Murray, Clarendon)
§ 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.
§ 14 of the new positive individuals were on quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 114 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation.
§ 19 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 1 of the new positive cases is a resident of Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
§ 2 of the new positive cases are inmates at the Orleans Correctional Facility and 1 of the new positive cases is an inmate at the Albion Correctional Facility.
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.
Rapid Testing: Pre-registration is required for rapid testing clinics
Please note if you have recently tested positive, please do NOT come and get tested again at these clinics. These clinics are to identify new cases, not to determine if you are now negative. It is important to understand that you may still test positive for weeks after initially testing positive.
Use the Rapid COVID-19 Test Intake Form for either the Orleans County or Genesee County COVID-19 Rapid Test Clinics.
You will need one form per person being tested.
If you are filling out the form, please complete it, print it out and bring it with you. Click here for the form: http://bit.ly/GOHealthIntakeForm Pre-registration is required for all clinics.
o To register for the Orleans County Testing Clinic on January 13, 2021 please go to: https://on.ny.gov/35mHMRI
o To register for the Genesee County Testing Clinic on January 14, 2021 please go to: https://on.ny.gov/3beJV5T
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
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.
o If the clinics are closed please check the NYS COVID-19 Drive through test sites: Call New York State Department of Health Testing Appointments Call 1-888-364-3065 or
o Monroe Community College – testing by appointment only: https://www.monroecc.edu/index.php?id=29078
o Niagara County Community College – https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov/covid-19-screening/
Quarantine and Isolation Update:
New guidance for those on mandatory and precautionary quarantine as long as you have no symptoms: for community members, travelers and healthcare personnel (with exceptions): Consistent with recent CDC guidance, quarantine for individuals exposed to COVID-19 can end after ten days without a testing requirement if no symptoms have been reported during the quarantine period.
o Individuals must continue daily symptom monitoring through Day 14;
o Individuals must be counseled to continue strict adherence to all recommended non-pharmaceutical interventions, including hand hygiene and the use of face-coverings, through Day 14.
o Individuals must be advised that if any symptoms develop, they should immediately self-isolate and contact the local public health authority or their healthcare provider to report this change in clinical status and determine if they should seek testing. For those who work as healthcare professionals at Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities, certified as Enhanced Assisted Living Residences (EALR) or licensed as Assisted Living Programs (ALP):
o Individuals can be released from quarantine after 10 days of being symptom free, however they are still furloughed (not able to report for work) for the full 14 days.
o Individuals will have to continue to self-monitor the entire 14 days. Individuals must be counseled to continue strict adherence to all recommended non-pharmaceutical interventions, including hand hygiene and the use of face-covering, through Day 14.
o Individuals must be advised that if any symptoms develop, they should immediately self-isolate and contact These quarantine requirements are also applicable to travelers who are not essential workers and/or who did not complete the testing requirements described in Executive Order 205.2.
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.
School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card.