Data Update –3/3/21
o Genesee County received 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4303 positive cases.
§ The new positive cases reside in the:
· 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, and 50’s.
§ 13 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 3 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
§ 14 of the new positive individuals are inmates at the Buffalo Federal Detention
Center.
o Orleans County received 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2428 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, 50’s and 60’s.
§ 2 of the new positives were under mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
§ 3 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.
§ 1 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.
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
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
School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)
Travel Guidance Update-3/3/21: According to the Governor’s announcement today, those who travel domestically will no longer be required to quarantine or test-out within 90 days of full vaccination.
International Travelers will continue to follow CDC quarantine guidance. Check for the updated guidance here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory
Gathering Size: Beginning March 22 for residential gatherings 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors. For social gatherings up to 100 people indoors, 200 people outdoors. Check for the updated guidance here: https://forward.ny.gov/reopening-what-you-need-know
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
Starting March 15, 2021, the Governor is allowing weddings at up to 50% of the venue capacity or up to 150 people (whichever is smaller) at weddings/catered events.
See section D (In-person and Catered Events) of the Interim Guidance for Food Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency updated February 24, 2021 (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Indoor_and_Outdoor_Food_Services_Detailed_Guidelines.pdf).
There are strict guidelines to be followed and Responsible Parties are to notify the local health department if they plan to host in-person and catered events above the State’s maximum social gathering limit, which is 50 people as of February 24, 2021. Those who ignore the guidance can be fined and/or lose their license to operate. There continues to be a maximum of 10 people indoors and outdoors for residential gatherings. 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance
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. Currently what limited supply of vaccine the County Health Departments receive are targeted for specific audiences as per NY State requirements/guidance. As this changes and we receive more vaccine to our counties we hope we will be able to further open up vaccine clinics. At this time all appointments are full, however we encourage you to keep monitoring in case people have canceled. To check for vaccination clinics in Genesee and Orleans Counties please go to: http://bit.ly/GOHealthVaccine
Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC: The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination across the United States. To learn more use the following link: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/participating-pharmacies.html
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Click here to register for the upcoming rapid testing clinics in Genesee.
Please complete the Rapid COVID-19 Test Intake Form and bring it with you to your appointment.
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