PRESS RELEASE <\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 2, 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 earlier today, Thursday, April 2nd, Wyoming County Health Department reports the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fifteen (15) lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents have been reported to the Health Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northwest<\/strong> (Attica, Bennington, Orangeville, Sheldon) 2 positive cases, 1 recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n Southwest<\/strong> (Arcade, Eagle, Java, Wethersfield) 2 positive cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n Southeast <\/strong>(Castile, Gainesville, Genesee Falls, Pike) 2 positive cases, 1 recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northeast<\/strong> (Covington, Middlebury, Perry, Warsaw) 8 positive cases, 3 recoveries, 1 death<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other* 1 positive case, 1 recovery \/*There is 1 case residing in another location, now recovered<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going outdoors while the weather has improved is a healthy way to stay active, and reduce stress. While engaging in outdoor activities, everyone will still need to continue to engage in social distancing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The NYS Department of Health recommends following these precautions to enjoy outdoor activities safely:\uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid close contact with people, even when outside. Keep a distance of at least 6 feet to help slow the spread of COVID-19. \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid games and activities that require close contact. \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid frequently touched surfaces and objects. This includes playground equipment like slides and swings. Don\u2019t share equipment such as bicycles, helmets, balls or Frisbees. \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cover your cough and sneeze into a tissue and discard the tissue in a closed container. \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol: <\/p>\n\n\n\n o When you return indoors, <\/p>\n\n\n\n o before and after eating, <\/p>\n\n\n\n o after using the restroom, <\/p>\n\n\n\n o after coughing or sneezing, <\/p>\n\n\n\n o after touching surfaces or items that may be contaminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are sick or had contact with someone who is sick in the last 14 days: \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stay home. \uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may enjoy spending time in your own backyard or other personal outdoor space, but should not go into public outdoor spaces.