o Data Update – Covering 05/28-06/01
o Genesee County reporting 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 5312 positive cases.
· The individuals are in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
· 4 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
· 18 of the previous positive individuals have completed their 10 day isolation and have been removed from mandatory isolation.
· We are saddened to report the loss of one community resident. The individual was under 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 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 3085 positive cases.
· 1 of the current positive individuals is hospitalized.
· Due to technology issues, we are unable to report ages and the number of people removed from mandatory isolation. This information will be updated in the June 4th briefing.
Please note as of this writing the Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has not updated the COVID Vaccination of Finger Lakes Residents by County.
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 fatality data is updated on our charts on Fridays with the latest data posted by the State.
Parents or guardians of any New Yorker, ages 12 to 17, can enter their child who has received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose (at any time), for a chance to win one of 50, four-year full-ride scholarships (includes tuition, room and board, books and supplies) to any New York State public college or university. Parents or guardians, add your name to be alerted on how and when to enter your child for a chance to win. https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/vaccination-scholarship-incentive
County Fairs and Local Festivals– State Guidance- https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/FairsAndFestivalsAdvisory.pdf
Child Care, Day Camps, and Overnight Camp Programs– State Guidance- https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/Child_Care_Daycamps_Detailed_Guidelines.pdf
Masking Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People– https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/NYS_CDCGuidance_Summary.pdf
Masking Update– As of May 19, 2021, New York State will be following the CDC guidance which has determined it is safe for the majority of those who are fully vaccinated (2 weeks after final vaccination) to not have to wear masks in most cases indoors and outside. Those who are not fully vaccinated, choose not to be vaccinated and/or are immunocompromised, work or attend Pre-K to 12 schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes and healthcare settings will continue to follow the State’s existing COVID-19 health guidelines regarding masking until more New Yorkers are fully vaccinated.
The Department of Health strongly recommends masks in indoor settings where vaccination status of individuals is unknown. Mask requirements by businesses must adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This recommendation will apply across commercial settings, including retail, food services, offices, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services, among other settings.
Vaccine Update: Anyone 12 and older is now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently only the Pfizer vaccine is allowed for those who are 12-17 years old. All vaccination clinics are for both first and second doses for Moderna and Pfizer brands on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis.
Some clinics have walk-in (generally Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) and some are by appointment only (generally Pfizer). Please note making an appointment for any of the clinics will help save you time and make sure there is vaccine available for you.
For GO Health Department-run clinics use this link: https://gohealthny.org/covid-19-vaccine-information/ For general clinic locations, including pharmacies use the www.vaccines.gov link
For regional COVID-19 Vaccination data based on eligible population (currently 16+) for our counties go to: https://flvaccinehub.com/regional-data
The GO Health COVID-19 Events Notification Form is to be completed for any events, social gatherings over the NYS maximum social gathering limit: Responsible parties are to report events/social gatherings over NYS’s maximum social gathering limits, no less than 5 days prior to the event, to Genesee or Orleans County Health Departments by using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GOHealthNotification
The Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has launched a Finger Lakes Region Vaccine Finder: https://flvaccinehub.org/getting-your-vaccine/#vaccine-finder For current updates visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home or https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward
If your business or organization is interested in hosting a Pop-up Vaccination Clinic, please fill out the form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GOHealthPopUpVaccineClinic
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.
For FREE Rapid Testing, click here: https://gohealthny.org/covid-19-testing-information/ 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. § After testing, go home to wait for your results…do NOT go out in public. § 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/
New York State Resource and Data Links:
§ Vaccine Information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker This now includes the county breakdown.
§ To learn more about the businesses and restrictions go to https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward
§ NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward-rapid-test-program
§ Percent Positive 7/14 – day average click here (https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard) § School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)
§ 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
§ To learn more about large gatherings, quarantines and travel go to: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/travel-large-gatherings-and-quarantines#quarantines