Press release\/Saturday March 14, 2020\/1:45p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Genesee and Orleans counties,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director of Genesee & Orleans Counties Departments of Health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhile the risk of community transmission is currently low, things are rapidly evolving with this outbreak. In response, our departments are proactively taking actions to safeguard our communities.\u201d
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The Health Departments are aware of a second positive case of COVID19 in Monroe County. \u201cWe continue to encourage social distancing where people avoid gathering in public places, limit contact with others; stay home if you are sick; if you are older and\/or are immunocompromised with underlying health conditions stay home,\u201d stated Pettit.
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COVID-19 may cause symptoms including:
\uf0b7 Cough
\uf0b7 Fever
\uf0b7 Trouble breathing
\uf0b7 Pneumonia
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\u201cIt is important to remain calm and focus on trusted, accurate information listed below,\u201d stated Pettit. \u201cWe understand everyone wants to be updated but want to make sure the information is factual.\u201d
For more information about prevention the state health department has an information call center for questions and answers about travel and symptoms regarding COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number is 1-888-364-3065. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or you can visit the following websites:
\uf0b7 New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
\uf0b7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
\uf0b7 Genesee County Health Department
\uf0b7 Orleans County Health Department
The Health Departments will provide updates as appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Press release\/Saturday March 14, 2020\/1:45p.m. \u201cThere are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Genesee and Orleans counties,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director of Genesee & Orleans Counties Departments of Health. \u201cWhile the risk of community transmission is currently low, things are rapidly evolving with this outbreak. In response, our departments \u2026<\/p>\n