ORLEANS COUNTY/Medina/Burn victim wants others to be aware of the dangers of putting batteries in your pocket

On Monday September 28, 2020, it was a typical morning for Janelle Derisley. “I rolled out of bed and showered, packed up my lunch and headed to Dunkin for some coffee. I went to work. I sat with my trainer and listened to calls. I went on break like normal …

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GENESEE AND ORLEANS COUNTIES/Free drive-thru anti-rabies immunization clinics planned

Press release Within the month of September, Orleans County had 2 exposures from feral cats that tested positive for rabies and resulted in unnecessary and costly post exposure treatments. It’s important to avoid contact with unknown animals both wild anddomestic – love your own, leave the rest alone. It is …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Five new positive cases reported in Genesee County

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. September 29, 2020 o Genesee County received 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 308 positive cases § The new positive cases reside in Alabama, Elba, and Oakfield. § Two of the individuals are between the ages of 0-20, one …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Positive case at Albion Central Schools reported

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. September 22, 2020 o Genesee County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 297 positive cases § The new positive case resides in Bethany. § The positive individual is in their 50’s. § The individual was not on quarantine …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Seven new positive cases reported, one at the NYS Veterans Home

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. September 21, 2020 o Genesee County received 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 296 positive cases § The new positive cases reside in Alexander, Batavia, Byron and Oakfield. § One of the new positive cases is a resident at …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/For the first time since March, there are currently no active cases in Genesee County

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. September 16, 2020 o Genesee County received 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 maintaining a total of 289 positive cases § 2 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation. § 20 new individuals are on precautionary …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Department/COVID-19 Update/Link to school COVID Report Card and Adult Care Visitation Guide

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. September 14, 2020 o Genesee County received 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 maintaining a total of 289 positive cases § 1 of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been released from mandatory isolation. § 4 new individuals are on precautionary …

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