\u00a7 The new positive cases reside in Batavia and Pembroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 The individuals are between the ages of 0-20, 30\u2019s, 50\u2019s, and 60\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 None of the individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Please note Genesee County is still having technology issues.\u00a0 We are working at reconciling the numbers, but it may take a few more days.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 We are diligently working on reporting the numbers from the previous days. A complete count will be reflective on the GOW COVID interactive map by tomorrow, Friday 10\/16. Thank you for your ongoing patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to view the Genesee and Orleans County online map of confirmed case<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/5f8401b0516247b490934303e3975e49\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n o Orleans County<\/strong> received 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 343 positive cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 The new positive cases reside in Albion and Carlton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 The individuals are in their 20\u2019s, 40\u2019s, and 50\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 None of the individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 One of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been released from mandatory isolation \u00a7 4 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n School Guidance<\/strong>: New York State Department of Health has provided guidance regarding when\/if to send your child to school and when\/if staff should report. This guidance has been sent out to all school districts and primary care providers. If you have issues with this guidance or further questions we encourage you to contact your state elected officials or the state directly as the local counties do not have control over what the state directs. For the guidance document, click here. https:\/\/orleanscountyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/NYSDOH_PreKGr12_Toolkit_093020-2-GOHealth.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00d8 The COVID-19 Report Card is an online dashboard which tracks real-time COVID-19 infections and testing operations of every New York school and school district. Click here to access the Report Card. https:\/\/schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov\/#\/home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Testing for Seasonal Agricultural Workers<\/strong>: The Departments of Agriculture and Markets, Health, and Labor are partnering with county health departments, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York Farm Bureau and community health partners in Clinton, Genesee, Orleans, Ulster and Wayne Counties to offer free COVID-19 testing to agricultural workers. To register your facility, please click here.https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/78fd67f98e104d1c95f533cb8ac9c200<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel Advisory<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 06\/25\/20 travelers returning or traveling from states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 As of 10\/13\/20, the following states have been added to the restricted list: Michigan, Ohio, Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a full list of all the states and countries on restriction, please click here.https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-travel-advisory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n On 09\/28\/20, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order reminding international travelers entering New York from Level 2 and 3 countries to quarantine for 14 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states and countries may change at any time. Click here for more information.https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-travel-advisory<\/a>\u00b7 . <\/p>\n\n\n\n GO Health follows the New York State guidance\/requirements which can be different from the CDC and takes precedence over the CDC recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Traveler Health Form: For all out-of-state or international travelers from NYS restricted states or countries, whether arriving by land or air, must self-identify by completing a traveler health form or be subject to a $2,000 fine. Click here for the traveler health form.https:\/\/forms.ny.gov\/s3\/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00d8 Flu Season: With flu season quickly approaching it is important to get your flu shots now to build up immunity. It generally takes 2 weeks before immunity is built up after getting the shot. Once you have the flu vaccine, if you do get the flu, research shows that the vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness. Getting a flu vaccine can save healthcare resources for the care of patients with COVID-19 and other illnesses. Talk with your primary care provider today! #SleeveUp #FightFlu<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00d8 Testing: If you are being tested for COVID-19 it is important that you self-quarantine until you get your test results whether you have symptoms or not. If you are symptomatic, meaning you are coughing, have a fever or other symptoms, self-quarantine even if you are an essential worker until you get your results back, if you have COVID-19 you may be spreading it! That means to stay home and limit contact with other people, even in your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00d8 Gathering Size: According to Governor Cuomo\u2019s Executive Order 202.45, all non-essential gatherings of up to 50 individuals of any size for any reason (graduation parties, celebrations, weddings, or other social events at public facilities or private venues) unless otherwise designated (ex. Religious gatherings), are now allowed for those regions in phase 4. So long as appropriate social distancing, wearing cloth masks\/face coverings over their mouth and nose, and cleaning and disinfection protocol requirements are followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00d8 Nursing Home Visitation: As of 09\/15\/20, the state is requiring the nursing home facilities to have visitors provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results within 7 days of visit. To find a testing site nearest you, please click here or call 1-888-364-3065. https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/find-test-site-near-youhttps:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/find-test-site-near-you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to view the guidance for skilled nursing facility visitation https:\/\/health.ny.gov\/facilities\/nursing\/docs\/2020-09-15_nursing_facility_visitation.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Testing Sites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check with the testing site for any specific criteria necessary for testing such as illness, contact with someone who tested positive, essential worker, required for reopening \/ business, etc. Many need to have a doctor referral\/prescription. Always call first. To find additional test sites nearest you, please click here.https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/find-test-site-near-you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 WellNow Urgent Care: 4189 Veterans Memorial Drive Batavia; 585-201-5598<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Rochester Regional Health Urgent Care: 16 Bank Street Batavia; 585- 815-6715<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Oak Orchard Health: 301 West Ave Albion, NY; 585-589-5613<\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID Alert NY is New York State\u2019s official Exposure Notification App. This is a free smartphone app for anyone 18+ that lives and\/or works in New York available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store starting October 1st. The COVID Alert NY app notifies users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Upon receiving an exposure notification, the app will encourage users to contact their physician or the State Health Department hotline (1-833-227-5045) to get more information about quarantining and testing. To learn more about COVID Alert NY, visit https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/covid-alert-ny<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 For general inquiries contact or call the Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 or click Ask A Question https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/form\/ask-us-a-question<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 To file a report of an individual failing to adhere to the quarantine pursuant to the travel advisory, please call 1-833-789-0470 or click here to file a complaint online.https:\/\/mylicense.custhelp.com\/app\/ask<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Complaints and concerns: https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/reopening-what-you-need-know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Finger Lakes Regional Control Room: flnyf@esd.ny.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 To file a complaint about a business, location or incident in your community you can call 1-833-789- 0470 or https:\/\/mylicense.custhelp.com\/app\/ask<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 To find a test site, click the link:https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/find-test-site-near-you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 ROC COVID-19 Health Screener: To learn more go to: https:\/\/www.roccovid.org\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gen-10.15.jpg?resize=878%2C356&ssl=1\")
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