o Data Update –3/18/21
o Genesee County received 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4480 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 and 60’s.
§ 11 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 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2498 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, 70’s and 80’s.
§ 1 of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been removed from the isolation list.
§ 3 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.
Genesee and Orleans County COVID-19 Map
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance
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/
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.
School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card School Report (ny.gov)
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.
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.
All venues/event planners are to complete the Genesee Orleans (GO Health) COVID-19 In-Person and Catered Events Notification Form no less than 5 days prior to the event – for events above NYS’s maximum social gathering limit, which is located on the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments websites. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GOHealthLargeEvent Those who ignore the guidance can be fined and/or lose their license to operate.
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, 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
Beginning April 1st, New York State will no longer require quarantine for domestic travelers. International travelers will still need to quarantine. All travelers will still be required to complete the Traveler Health Form. For updated Traveler Guidance go to https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory. Regardless of quarantine status, all individuals exposed to COVID-19 or returning from travel must: o Continue daily symptom monitoring through Day 14; o Continue strict adherence to all recommended non-pharmaceutical interventions, including hand hygiene, and the use of face coverings, through Day 14 (even if fully vaccinated); o Must immediately self-isolate if any symptoms develop and contact their healthcare provider or the local public health authority to report this change in clinical status and determine if they should seek testing.
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 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