{"id":22471,"date":"2021-01-27T14:20:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T19:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=22471"},"modified":"2021-01-27T14:22:05","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T19:22:05","slug":"genesee-orleans-health-dept-school-sports-guidance-updated-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/01\/27\/genesee-orleans-health-dept-school-sports-guidance-updated-information\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE ORLEANS\/Health Dept.\/School Sports Guidance\/ Updated information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are providing the
following information for schools, businesses, coaching staff, athletes, parents of student-athletes, and youth and adult amateur sports leagues in both counties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter extended internal consultation and discussion among Finger
Lakes and Western Region County Health Officials, it has been determined
that higher-risk and moderate risk sports may proceed in Genesee and
Orleans Counties in accordance with New York State guidelines,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director for the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York State Interim Guidelines for Sports and Recreation were
announced by Governor Cuomo late Friday, January 22. These revisions
allow local health departments to authorize non-professional and noncollegiate sports, such as wrestling, ice hockey, basketball, contact lacrosse, and volleyball, to proceed with individual and group training, competitions, and tournaments, effective February 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updates were also made to low- and moderate-risk sports and recreation activities.<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All responsible parties (schools, businesses, leagues, organizations) must
follow the New York State Department of Health’s INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR
SPORTS AND RECREATION DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH
EMERGENCY and applicable Executive Orders for the conduct of their sports and recreation activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per current State guidance, indoor facilities must limit their capacity to no more than 50 percent occupancy and a maximum of two spectators per player. In addition, protocols to ensure social distancing,
use of face coverings, and enhanced disinfection protocols must be
implemented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For moderate and higher risk sports<\/strong>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

if an athlete, coach or referee receives a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, all in-person team or group activities for that sport (e.g. practices, scrimmages, games, meetings) may result in a 10 day suspension to lessen the spread of infection and allow for the case investigation and contact tracing to occur. Situations will be evaluated on a case-by case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating in higher-risk sports presents significant risks. The level of risk presented by a return to sports is driven by the sport and setting, local disease activity, and individual circumstances including underlying health conditions that may place the athlete or household contacts at increased risk of severe disease should they contract COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual schools and businesses, student and adult athletes, and parents\/guardians must carefully consider a variety of factors before making an individual decision to participate.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To allow continuation of higher risk sport and recreational activities, local health authorities will continue to consider many factors, including but not limited to the following:
\uf0b7 Whether there is a more transmissible variant of COVID-19 identified in the area
\uf0b7 Local rates of COVID-19 transmission or rate of positivity, and
\uf0b7 Local ability to monitor and enforce compliance.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact sports bring people close together and increase the risk of transmission. If persons choose to return to high-risk sports, they must follow guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletes should be mindful of their activity outside of sports to minimize risk and reduce community spread. We must work together during these stressful times to ensure that our youth and adults have the opportunity to participate in athletics safely.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York State summary guidelines are posted on the NYForward website. All responsible parties (schools, businesses, leagues, organizations) must read and affirm the State\u2019s detailed guidelines and develop a safety plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


https:\/\/www.governor.ny.gov\/sites\/governor.ny.gov\/files\/atoms\/files\/SportsAndRecreationMasterGuidance.pdf<\/a>
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https:\/\/www.governor.ny.gov\/sites\/governor.ny.gov\/files\/atoms\/files\/SportsAndRecreationSummar yGuidance.pdf<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.governor.ny.gov\/sites\/governor.ny.gov\/files\/atoms\/files\/NYS_BusinessReopeningSafe tyPlanTemplate.pdf<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop the spread of COVID-19: Wear a mask; maintain a social distance of 6 feet; wash your hands often.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are providing thefollowing information for schools, businesses, coaching staff, athletes, parents of student-athletes, and youth and adult amateur sports leagues in both counties. \u201cAfter extended internal consultation and discussion among FingerLakes and Western Region County Health Officials, it has been determinedthat \u2026<\/p>\n

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