PRESS RELEASE March 25, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 1:00 p.m. today, 4 positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most recent positive case is currently residing in another County, with no Wyoming County close contacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wyoming County Health Department receives reports of all positive confirmed cases among Wyoming County residents, regardless of where the individual was tested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The testing figures as of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
42 tests have been administered by the Wyoming County Health Department since March 16, 2020. 19 tested negative for COVID-19, 23 tests are still pending results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Test kits and laboratory testing remain in short supply in the entire WNY Region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Testing is also occurring among other private healthcare practitioners in Wyoming County, only those confirmed cases are relayed to the Health Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rates of testing and results are not the sole indicator of COVID-19 as it circulates in our community. Please continue social distancing measures to slow the spread of illness in Wyoming County and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As our communities continue to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Wyoming County, we want to ensure our residents have accurate information they need to stay healthy and safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wyoming County has launched a COVID-19 response line to respond to questions from residents. The response line can connect callers to the right resources in our local communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The response line will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 585-786-8911. Hours of operation will be adjusted based on volume of calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staff of the response line cannot provide individual medical advice or a diagnosis through the hotline. If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are symptomatic, call your health care provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wyoming County Community Health System, Health Department and Emergency Services are still in need of personal protective equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specific needs are N-95 or procedure style mask and respirators, protective gowns, goggles and Tyvek suits with liquid splash protection. If you have these supplies and are able to donate them please contact OEM@wyomingco.net or call the Health Department at (585) 786-8890. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also anyone with a medical background and interested in volunteering please contact Wyoming County Community Action at (585) 237-2600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PRESS RELEASE March 25, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports: As of 1:00 p.m. today, 4 positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. The most recent positive case is currently residing in another County, with no Wyoming County close contacts. \u2026<\/p>\n