o Data Update –4/21/21
o Genesee County reporting 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4961 positive cases.
§ The new positive cases reside in the:
· Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield)
§ The individuals are in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
§ 6 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 7 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ We are saddened to report the loss of one community resident. The individual was over 65. We do not provide any further information to protect the privacy of the individuals and their families. Our deepest condolences to the families and friends during this very difficult time.
o Orleans County reporting 20 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2785 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, and 50’s.
§ 12 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 2 of the new positive individuals were previously on quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 4 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
Click here to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases. Genesee Orleans Wyoming COVID-19 Case Tracker (arcgis.com)
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.
School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)
New York State Resource and Data Links: o Vaccine Information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker This now includes the county breakdown.
o To learn more about the businesses and restrictions go to https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward
o NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward-rapid-test-program
o Percent Positive 7/14 – day average click here (https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard)
To learn more about large gatherings, quarantines and travel go to: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/travel-large-gatherings-and-quarantines#quarantines
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance
The Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has launched a Finger Lakes Region Vaccine Finder: https://flvaccinehub.org/getting-your-vaccine/#vaccine-finder
Vaccine registration via phone: Both counties are offering vaccination clinic registration via phone – these numbers are for COVID Vaccination Registration ONLY. In Genesee call (585) 815-7168. In Orleans call (585) 589-3170. For both numbers ask for the vaccine registration help line. The vaccine registration help line is NOT associated with either Public Health Department. The individuals who answer the phone can ONLY assist with registering for a COVID-19 clinic, they cannot answer COVID-related questions.
For FREE Rapid Testing, click here: https://bit.ly/GOHealthTesting the links will be live when there is a clinic scheduled and there are open appointments. Clinics will be limited and determined week-by-week. o After testing, go home to wait for your results…do NOT go out in public.
o If the clinics are closed please check the NYS COVID-19 Drive through test sites: Call 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/