o Data Update –3/31/21
o Genesee County reporting 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4651 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, 60’s and 80’s.
§ 4 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 5 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 3 of the new positive individuals are inmates at the Genesee County Jail.
o Orleans County reporting 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2565 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, 60’s and 80’s.
§ 1 of the new positive individuals was on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 1 of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been removed from the isolation list.
§ 3 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 1 of the new positive individuals is a resident of Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
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)
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.
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
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.
Vaccine Update: Visit the GO Health Vaccination Page (https://bit.ly/GOHealthVaccine) to check for upcoming Vaccination Clinics. All of our clinics are targeted for Genesee and Orleans County residents.
The Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has launched a Finger Lakes Region Vaccine Finder: https://flvaccinehub.org/getting-your-vaccine/#vaccine-finder
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.
· 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.
NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward-rapid-test-program
New York State Department of Health Testing Appointments Call 1-888-364-3065 or o Monroe Community College – testing by appointment only: https://www.monroecc.edu/index.php?id=29078 o Niagara County Community College – https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov/covid-19-screening
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.
To continue the fight against COVID and prepare for the next public health emergency, the State announced the launch of a free, online Citizen Public Health Training course for New Yorkers. This innovative course, delivered by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Cornell University and supported by the State University of New York, will prepare and equip New Yorkers to become NYS Citizen Public Health Leaders and build an informed network of community health leaders across the state. Enroll today. Citizen Public Health Training Program | The State of New York (ny.gov)
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 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