PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May 26, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis reports as of earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, the Wyoming County Health Department reports seventy-nine(79) lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents. This is an increase of three (3) since the last reported increase on Monday, May 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northwest<\/strong> (*Attica, Bennington, Orangeville, Sheldon) 28 positive cases, 27 recoveries, 0 deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Southwest<\/strong> (Arcade, Eagle, Java, Wethersfield) 13 positive cases, 12 recoveries, 0 deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Southeast<\/strong> (Castile, Gainesville, Genesee Falls, Pike)15 positive cases, 15 recoveries, 0 deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northeast<\/strong> (Covington, Middlebury, Perry, Warsaw)23 positive cases, 17 recoveries, 5 deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOTAL<\/strong>-79 positive cases, 71 recoveries, 5 deaths<\/p>\n\n\n\n (*Two (2) of the cases reported in the Northwest Quadrant are attributed to the Attica Correctional Facility.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Positive cases- 79<\/p>\n\n\n\n Negative cases- 1405(as of 5.21.2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandatory isolation-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandatory quarantine-24<\/p>\n\n\n\n Precautionary quarantine-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deaths-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recoveries-71<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cumulative Age Breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Age 0-20(2), 20’s(17), 30’s(7), 40’s(15), 50’s(11), 60’s(14), 70’s(8), 80’s(3), 90+(2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis reminds business owners <\/p>\n\n\n\n ~ The Wyoming County Business Center announced on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, that it has created the Re-Start Wyoming Loan Program, which makes available $200,000 in loan assistance to small businesses in Wyoming County that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic and the resulting business shut downs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary use of funds from this program is to:\uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide funding to modify the current business operation to adapt to business restrictions resulting from shut-down orders imposed by New York State.\uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide a source of funds to assist in the re-opening of the business within 30 days once mandatory closure orders have been lifted.\uf0b7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provide payroll support, rent assistance, payment of utilities, and replenishmentof inventory, employee health care, and accounts payable assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Borrowers interested in the Re-Start Wyoming Loan Program can apply for a minimum amount of $1,000 up to $10,000 in funds. Applicants can apply for a low-interest loan that is zero percent for the first 12 months, then the rate is 2.00% until the end of the loan term, and payment is deferred for the first 6 months of the loan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility guidelines stipulate that a business must be located in Wyoming County, NY, able to document injury to the business as a result of COVID-19, and not have received assistance from the Federal Paycheck Protection Program or an Economic Disaster Relief Loan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For complete eligibility and detailed program information, visit www.wycoida.org. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications will be accepted from May 8 until July 31, 2020, and reviewed in the order received. They will continue to be processed until July 31, 2020, or until the funds are depleted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications can be downloaded on the website www.wycoida.org under the Small Business Assistance tab, or by contacting Jim Pierce at (585) 786-3764 or by email at jpierce@wycoida.org. You can find this and additional information on the county website at http:\/\/www.wyomingco.net\/ under the County News heading by clicking on Wyoming County Press Releases (COVID-19), Genesee-OrleansWyoming Health Departments COVID-19 Case Tracker and\/or COVID-19 Information or by clicking on one of the following links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): http:\/\/www.wyomingco.net\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3804\/COVID-19-Tracker-Reporting-FAQ?bidId=<\/p>\n\n\n\n Genesee Orleans Wyoming County Health Departments COVID-19 Case Tracker: https:\/\/cogeneseeny.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/opsdashboard\/index.html#\/045c599586864bfb9b8361fff2ac3bd3<\/p>\n\n\n\n To obtain updated information and guidance, during the COVID-19 pandemic please contact the Wyoming County Response Line at 786-8911, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm, or check the county website at: http:\/\/www.wyomingco.net\/ and under the County Quick Links click on COVID -19 information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PRESS RELEASE May 26, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis reports as of earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, the Wyoming County Health Department reports seventy-nine(79) lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents. This is an increase of three (3) \u2026<\/p>\n