o Data Update –3/5/21
o Genesee County received 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4331 positive cases.
The new positive cases reside in the:
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, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
19 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
3 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
o Orleans County received 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2437 positive cases.
The positive cases reside in the:
Central Region (Carlton, Gaines, Albion, Barre)
East Region (Kendall, Murray, Clarendon)
The individuals are in their, 20’s, 30’s and 60’s.
14 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
2 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
The State updates the raw positive and fatality data as they receive it and can be seen here: http://bit.ly/NYSFatalityData The data is updated on Fridays with the latest data.
Percent Positive 7/14 – day average click here (https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-resultscounty-dashboard)
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
Genesee and Orleans County COVID-19 Map
School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance
Vaccine Information: To see how the COVID-19 vaccine is administered throughout the state go to the COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid19-vaccine-tracker This now includes the county breakdown.
Currently what limited supply of vaccine the County Health Departments receive are targeted for specific audiences as per NY State requirements/guidance. As this changes and we receive more
vaccine to our counties we hope we will be able to further open up vaccine clinics. At this time all appointments are full, however we encourage you to keep monitoring in case people have canceled.
To see who are currently included in the 1A and 1B priority groups to check eligibility go to https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.
Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC:
The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks
to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination across the United States. To learn more use the following link:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/participating-pharmacies.html
Vaccinations:
Here is the breakdown by county of residence for those who will be receiving the 3,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine at the New York State Temporary Mass Vaccination Clinic at GCC over the next 5 days.
Erie County: 1,666 spots or 47.6%
Genesee County: 596 spots or 17.03%
Niagara County: 446 spots or 12.74%
Monroe County: 326 spots or 9.31%
Orleans County: 169 spots or 4.83%
Wyoming County: 99 spots or 2.38%
Livingston County: 73 spots or 2.09%
Ontario County: 45 spots or 1.29%
And 15 other counties and out of state residents each had less than 1%
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Click here to register for the upcoming rapid testing clinics in Genesee.
Please complete the Rapid COVID-19 Test Intake Form and bring it with you to your appointment.
Flu Tracking: For the 2020-2021 Flu Season we will provide data weekly on the current influenza activity.. For the current week ending date 02/27/21 NYS Flu Tracker – Weekly – NYAPD
Genesee County has 0 cases and Orleans County has 0 cases.
There are 148 cases statewide. This is +37% from the previous week. Cases (Statewide) Season to date: 3,804. This data is influenza that is confirmed by laboratory testing. Not everyone seeks testing for confirmation of the flu.
Travel Guidance Update: According to the Governor’s announcement today, those who travel domestically will no longer be required to quarantine or test-out within 90 days of full vaccination.
International Travelers will continue to follow CDC quarantine guidance. Check for the updated guidance here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory
Gathering Size: Beginning March 22 for residential gatherings 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors. For social gatherings up to 100 people indoors, 200 people outdoors.
Check for the updated guidance here: https://forward.ny.gov/reopening-what-you-need-know
Beginning April 2: Event, Arts, and Entertainment Venues- reopening at 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors, 200 people outdoors. With attendee testing, capacity increases to 150 people indoors, 500 people outdoors. Rapid test is valid for 6 hours; PCR test is valid for 72 hours. Social
distancing and face coverings are required by all attendees. Check for the updated guidance here:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
Starting March 15, 2021, the Governor is allowing weddings at up to 50% of the venue capacity or up to 150 people (whichever is smaller) at weddings/catered events. See section D (In-person and
Catered Events) of the Interim Guidance for Food Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency updated February 24, 2021
(https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Indoor_and_Outdoor_Food_Ser
vices_Detailed_Guidelines.pdf).
There are strict guidelines to be followed and Responsible Parties are to notify the local health department if they plan to host in-person and catered events above the State’s maximum social gathering limit, which is 50 people as of February 24, 2021.
Those who ignore the guidance can be fined and/or lose their license to operate. There continues to be a maximum of 10 people indoors and outdoors for residential gatherings.
Social distancing, wearing cloth masks/face coverings over the mouth and nose, and handwashing, cleaning and disinfection protocol requirements are to be continued to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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