Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports: \u201cAs of 1 p.m. today March 16, 2020, Wyoming County has had no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) according to the Wyoming County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A previous statement out of the Governor\u2019s Office was made in error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It appears the positive case referred to by Governor Cuomo may have been a resident of a contiguous county, who had been misidentified as a Wyoming County resident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are 5 cases pending test results over the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health officials expect that we will have positive cases as testing continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the weekend, three different samples were sent for testing. One was negative and we are awaiting results of the other two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, three more samples are being sent today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are four people in quarantine. One is voluntary and precautionary and the other three are mandatory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They all have been cooperative with our Health Department officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think you have been exposed to Coronavirus (COVID-19)and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please don\u2019t just present yourself at the Emergency Room or your Doctor\u2019s office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is vital you call your healthcare provider in advance, which also allows for preparation ofpatients.Current measures being taken are to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health of residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people are at increased risk for COVID-19, including older adults and those with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease and diabetes. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/specific-groups\/high-risk-complications.html#who-is-higher-riskResidents should respond to accurate information, including:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-nCoV\/index.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New York State Department of Health https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/coronavirus\/NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline (888) 364-3065Wyoming County Declared a State of Emergency at midnight on March 15, 2020. The purpose of the Declaration was to allow the schools to close at their discretion and provide additional resources for response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Please check the County website for updates and an additional press release will be disseminated at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 17, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports: \u201cAs of 1 p.m. today March 16, 2020, Wyoming County has had no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) according to the Wyoming County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health. A previous \u2026<\/p>\n