{"id":20413,"date":"2020-10-28T18:12:27","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T22:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=20413"},"modified":"2020-10-28T18:12:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T22:12:27","slug":"genesee-orleans-health-dept-covid-19-information-regarding-the-governors-cluster-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/10\/28\/genesee-orleans-health-dept-covid-19-information-regarding-the-governors-cluster-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Health Dept.\/COVID-19\/ Information regarding the Governor\u2019s Cluster Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

COVID-19 Update
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On October 6, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced a new cluster action
initiative to address COVID-19 hotspots that have or may be identified in
certain areas of New York.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnder the Governor\u2019s initiative to prevent cluster activity it is important to
understand the detrimental impact having a cluster can have on our
counties,\u201d stated Rochelle Stein, Genesee County Legislative Chair.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCurrently, neither Genesee nor Orleans Counties have any such clusters \/
hotspots.\u201d We can take simple steps to continue our low positivity rates
going forward.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Governor\u2019s release, the State has developed a science based approach to contain these clusters and contain any further spread of
the virus, including new rules and restrictions directly targeted to areas with the highest concentration of COVID-19 cases and the surrounding areas.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 Under Executive Order 202.68, certain actives in cluster zones are
restricted, and any permitted activities in such zones (Red, Orange,
Yellow), must be conducted in strict adherence to Department of
Health guidance. https:\/\/esd.ny.gov\/ny-cluster-action-initiative-guidance<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 For more information go to the Empire State Development guidance
and the New York Forward website for updated information on
locations of and operating restrictions within the clusters. https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/ny-forward<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cluster Initiative will take the most significant action within the cluster
(Red zone), moderate action in the area surrounding the cluster to stop the spread (Orange zone), and precautionary action in the outlying communities (Yellow zone).
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fines for the sponsors of mass gatherings in violation of state public health rules will be increased to $15,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To see the restrictions within the clusters click here<\/strong>. https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/cluster-action-initiative<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs we continue to move forward through this pandemic and begin to see an increase in both testing and positive cases, we can expect to see changes in the cluster hotspots. Generally the zones are identified as a hotspot for a period of 14 days, but that is also subject to change if the hotspot doesn\u2019t show improvement during that time,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director of Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GO Health continues to remind our residents of the relevant Executive Orders and Public Health Laws to:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 Limit gatherings, (the state maintains no more than 50 at any non-essential gatherings,
fines may be levied to those ignoring this order);
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 Properly wearing mask\/face coverings (nose and mouth covered) whenever in public indoors and outdoors, especially when physical distancing is difficult to maintain;
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 Frequently wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer (that contains at least 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not readily available;
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 Consider alternatives to family and friend gatherings to decrease the risk of spreading the virus.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 With the impending flu season, it is also important to get this year\u2019s flu vaccine to help lower the risk of being hospitalized with serious complications of the flu.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf0b7 As always, if you are experiencing any COVID-19 or flu symptoms \u2013 STAY HOME!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms for both COVID-19 (may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus) and the flu (generally sudden onset) can be similar and may include any of the following: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell (COVID-19); sore throat; congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk with your primary care provider before going to the office. If you are experiencing difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, and\/or have bluish lips or face, seek emergency care immediately.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe all want this to be over, but it will take time,\u201d stated Lynne Johnson, Orleans County Legislative Chair. \u201cWe can get through this together if we take care of our health, limit contact with non-household members and be respectful and wear a mask\/face covering when in public.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COVID-19 UpdateFor IMMEDIATE RELEASE On October 6, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced a new cluster actioninitiative to address COVID-19 hotspots that have or may be identified incertain areas of New York. \u201cUnder the Governor\u2019s initiative to prevent cluster activity it is important tounderstand the detrimental impact having a cluster can have \u2026<\/p>\n

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