{"id":16158,"date":"2020-04-29T16:22:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T20:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=16158"},"modified":"2020-04-29T16:22:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T20:22:57","slug":"genesee-orleans-health-dept-covid-19-update-five-more-positive-cases-reported","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/04\/29\/genesee-orleans-health-dept-covid-19-update-five-more-positive-cases-reported\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE ORLEANS\/Health Dept.\/COVID-19 Update\/Five more positive cases reported"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Click below to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SITUATIONAL UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 As of 2:00 p.m. April 29, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Genesee County<\/strong> received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 149 positive cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 The individual resides in Batavia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 The individual is under the age of 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 The newly positive individual was on quarantine prior to becoming symptomatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 1 of the previous positive cases has recovered and has been released from mandatory isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 3 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 1 of the total active positive cases is at a non-hospital regulated facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Orleans County<\/strong> received 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 90 positive cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 One of the individuals resides in Murray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 Three of the positive cases were from The Villages of Orleans Health & Rehab Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 One individual is in their 20\u2019s, one individual is in their 60\u2019s, one individual is in their 70\u2019s, and one individual is in their 80\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 One of the newly positive individuals was on quarantine prior to becoming symptomatic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 4 of the previous positive cases have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a7 5 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 The NYS Health Department will partner with the State\u2019s Attorney General to investigate nursing home violations. A hotline or online form can be submitted where residents, families, or members of the public can share complaints about nursing homes that have not provided required communications with families about COVID-19 diagnoses or fatalities,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

nursing home abuse, and neglect including failure to follow rules to keep residents safe. The hotline number is 833-249-8499 or online form: https:\/\/ag.ny.gov\/nursinghomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPERATIONAL UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Swabbing and antibody testing is becoming increasingly available in the WNY region. If you are experiencing symptoms, contact your primary care provider and they will determine if testing is right for you. If the counties receive an increase in swabbing supplies and the protocol for testing is changed, we will notify the public. The Health Departments are not providing public swabbing due to lack of supplies. For moreinformation on testing click here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 There is still no cure or vaccination available for COVID-19. Be alert to scams or home remedies. Contact your primary care provider if you have any symptoms and follow his\/her instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations and having to socially distance yourself from someone you love can be difficult. Below are resources that can help you connect to a professional that can help you through these challenging times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Care + Crisis Helpline is available 24\/7 at 585-283-5200 or text \u2018Talk\u2019 to 741741<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Domestic Violence: For New Yorkers in need of help or assistance, they can text 844-997-2121 or can go to the new confidential online site to reach a professional at<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.opdv.ny.gov The new text program and confidential online service will make it easier for victims who are isolated with their abusers to get help. Both the text and online service are staffed 24\/7 by the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Staff who are experts in the area of domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW YORK STATE RESTRICTIONS \/ GUIDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Phase Two of the State\u2019s Antibody Testing Survey: Preliminary results show 14.9% of the population have COVID-19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 New Yorkers who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s information on how to donate or for the American Red Cross Donation Program, https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/donate-blood\/dlp\/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/nybc.org\/donate-blood\/convalescent-plasma\/convalescent-plasma-covid-19-donor-request-form\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Complaints regarding businesses are being referred to the State Department of Labor via online form https:\/\/labor.ny.gov\/workerprotection\/laborstandards\/coronavirus-complaints.shtm or phone: 1-822-789-0470. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 New York State on PAUSE: To assist local authorities with enforcement of these orders, the Governor established the New York State PAUSE Enforcement Assistance Task Force where individuals can file complaints regarding the operation of non-essential businesses or gatherings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To file a complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/mylicense.custhelp.com\/app\/ask to file a complaint online. You may also call 1-833-789-0470. Businesses that are not in compliance with the Governor\u2019s executive order may be penalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 RELIABLE SOURCES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 New York State Department of Health \u2013 https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 CDC \u2013 https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Genesee County Health Department \u2013 https:\/\/www.co.genesee.ny.us\/departments\/health\/coronavirus_2019\/index.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Orleans County Health Department \u2013 https:\/\/orleanscountyny.com\/departments\/publichealth\/covid-19\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 NY State of Health \u2013https:\/\/nystateofhealth.ny.gov\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 If you believe an employer is violating either existing labor laws or recently issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo, please contact the NYS Attorney General\u2019s office at (212) 416-8700 or Labor.Bureau@ag.ny.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@GOHEALTHNY SOCIAL MEDIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow us on social media to receive reliable information about COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7 Twitter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7 YouTube<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Ready Genesee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Orleans Aware<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Click below to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed cases https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49\/ SITUATIONAL UPDATE New Cases \u00b7 As of 2:00 p.m. April 29, 2020 o Genesee County received 1 new positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 149 positive cases \u00a7 The individual resides in Batavia. \u2026<\/p>\n

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