GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/36 new positive cases reported

o Data Update –3/8/21

o Genesee County received 25 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4356 positive cases which include the weekend data.

§ 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, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 90’s.

§ 26 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.

§ 4 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.

§ 1 of the new positive individuals is a resident of the New York State Veterans’ Home at Batavia.

§ 1 of the new positive individuals is an inmate at the Buffalo Federal Detention Center.

o Orleans County received 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2448 positive cases which include the weekend data.

§ 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 and 70’s. § One of the newly positive individuals was under mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

§ 13 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.

§ 1 of the current positive individuals is 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.

Genesee and Orleans County COVID-19 Map

School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)

Percent Positive 7/14 – day average click here (https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county-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-19Tracker-Map?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no&%3Atabs=n

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance

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/. The local vaccine availability is limited and determined by the state.

For more information on when it will be available for the general public keep checking our website: http://bit.ly/GOHealthVaccine or the NYS Department of Health website: https://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

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/covid-19-vaccine-tracker This now includes the county breakdown.

Restaurants: As of March 19th, New York State is increasing restaurant capacity from 50% to 75% for counties outside of New York City. Further guidance is expected.

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_Services_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

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