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
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