GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/46 new positive cases reported/Beginning March 30th, those 30 years of age or older are eligible for vaccination, 16 years or older are eligible on April 6th

o Data Update –3/29/21

o Genesee County reporting 34 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4625 positive cases, which includes the weekend data.

§ 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 and 90’s.

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

§ 2 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.

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

o Orleans County reporting 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2544 positive cases, which includes 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, 50’s, and 60’s.

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

§ 1 of the current positive individuals is hospitalized.

§ 4 of the new positive individuals are inmates of the Albion Correctional Facility.

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

Vaccine Update: As of March 30, 2021 anyone 30 years of age and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine along with the other priority groups. The state also announced that all residents age 16 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccines on April 6.

The Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has launched a Finger Lakes Region Vaccine Finder: https://flvaccinehub.org/getting-your-vaccine/#vaccine-finder

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance

https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/

New York State launched the Excelsior Pass, (www.epass.ny.gov/home) a voluntary, free, fast and secure way to present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. It can be printed or stored digitally on a smartphone. Businesses and venues can scan and validate your pass to ensure you meet any COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for entry. Adults may hold passes for accompanying minors.

The Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has launched a Finger Lakes Region Vaccine Finder: https://flvaccinehub.org/getting-your-vaccine/#vaccine-finder

To register for the Genesee County or Orleans County Testing Clinics please go to: https://orleanscountyny.com/covid19testing/

NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward-rapid-test-program

Revised Skilled Nursing Facility Visitation: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/updated_nursing_home_visitation_guidance.pdf There are strict guidelines, but here are some highlights: Visitation can be conducted through different means based on the facility’s structure and residents’ needs. · All who enter the facility will be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and denial of entry of those with signs or symptoms or those who had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection in the prior 14 days (regardless of the visitor’s vaccination status); · Hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred); · The use of face coverings or masks (covering nose and mouth); · Social distancing at least six feet between persons; · Instructional signage will be throughout the facility and proper visitor education on COVID-19 symptoms, infections control precautions and other applicable facility practices (e.g. use of face covering/mask, specified entries, exits and routes to designated areas, hand hygiene); · Cleaning and disinfecting high frequency touched surfaces in the facility often, and designated visitation areas after each visit; · Appropriate staff use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); · Effective cohorting of residents (e.g. separate areas dedicated to COVID-19 care); · Resident and staff testing conducted as required.

For the revised Adult Care Facility Visitation: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/acf-visitation-update-03.02.2021.pdf

For the Updated Guidance for Hospital Visitation: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/hospital-visitation-3-25-2021.pdf

For Reopening Guidance for Medical Model Adult Day Health Care Program: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/adult_day_programs_reopening_guidance.pdf

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