\u00a7 The new positive cases reside in the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 The individuals are in their 20\u2019s, 40\u2019s and 50\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 1 of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been removed from the isolation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 14 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 1 of the new positive individuals is an inmate at the Buffalo Federal Detention center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 Correction: We retracted one positive resident of the LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility that was determined to be a duplicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Orleans County<\/strong> received 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2,356 positive cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 The positive cases reside in the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 West Region (Yates, Ridgeway, Shelby)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Central Region (Carlton, Gaines, Albion, Barre)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 East Region (Kendall, Murray, Clarendon) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 The individuals are in their 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s, 40\u2019s and 60\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 2 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 Orleans is unable to report the number of those who have recovered or the number of active positive cases. This data will be included in tomorrow\u2019s update. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The State updates the positive and fatality data as they receive it and can be seen here: http:\/\/bit.ly\/NYSFatalityData<\/strong> <\/a>The data is updated on Fridays with the latest data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Daily Data Chart will be updated tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Genesee and Orleans County COVID-19 Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Percent Positive 7\/14 – day average click here (https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard) To review the raw positive data for each of the counties click the following link: https:\/\/covid19tracker.health.ny.gov\/views\/NYS-COVID19-Tracker\/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Map?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no&%3Atabs=n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination <\/strong>| CDC: The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination across the United States. To learn more use the following link: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/covid-19\/retail-pharmacy-program\/participating-pharmacies.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapid COVID-19 Testing Clinics School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaccine Information<\/strong>: To see how the COVID-19 vaccine is administered throughout the state go to the COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker: https:\/\/covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-vaccine-tracker<\/a> Currently what limited supply of vaccine the County Health Departments receive are targeted for specific audiences as per NY State requirements\/guidance. As this changes and we receive more vaccine to our counties we hope we will be able to further open up vaccine clinics. At this time all appointments are full, however we encourage you to keep monitoring in case people have canceled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To check for vaccination clinics in Genesee and Orleans Counties please go to: http:\/\/bit.ly\/GOHealthVaccine For more information about the vaccine and access for those who are 65 and older who do NOT have internet access, please contact your respective Office for the Aging (OFA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n For Genesee OFA please call 585-813-2457 for COVID-19 Vaccine assistance between 9:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. and leave a message if you get voicemail and someone will return the call. For Orleans OFA please call 585-589-3191 between 9:30 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. and leave a message if you get voicemail and someone will return the call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The OFA offices can only assist with the clinic links as they are available. The system may experience slowdowns and crashing due to high volume. Please be patient and try again later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The NYS Department of Health has set up various opportunities for vaccination. As of January 11, 2021, New Yorkers in Phase 1a and segments of Phase 1b are eligible for the vaccines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ALL VACCINATIONS ARE BY ONLINE APPOINTMENT ONLY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligible groups include doctors, nurses and health care workers, people age 65 and over, first responders, teachers, public transit workers, grocery store workers and public safety workers. Residents and staff at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities will continue to be vaccinated through a federal program, which the state is providing resources to accelerate. o People age 65 and over will primarily be vaccinated at pharmacies and other sites that are part of the \u201cretail network.\u201d Please go to your pharmacy website for more information on vaccine availability and to make appointments. Do not call the pharmacies for COVID-19 vaccine as they do not have the staff to handle the calls. Currently, by direction of NY State, pharmacies can only provide COVID-19 vaccine to those 65 and older. o Health care workers who are part of Phase 1a will continue to be vaccinated at hospitals and other clinical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n o Public employees (for example, police departments, public school teachers and MTA employees) will primarily be vaccinated through their groups\u2019 relevant health programs or as organized by their unions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n o County Public Health Clinics are under the guidance of the state and must prioritize the essential worker population 1B group. To see who are currently included in the 1A and 1B priority groups go to: https:\/\/apps.health.ny.gov\/doh2\/applinks\/cdmspr\/2\/counties?OpID=50500884 <\/a>To check eligibility go to https:\/\/am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/<\/a>. The local vaccine availability is limited and determined by the state. For more information on when it will be available for the general public keep checking our website: http:\/\/bit.ly\/GOHealthVaccine<\/a> or the NYS Department of Health website: https:\/\/covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental Health Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Care+Crisis Helpline: 585-283-5200 or text \u2018Talk\u2019 to 741741<\/p>\n\n\n\n Genesee County Mental Health Department: 585-344-1421<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orleans County Mental Health Department: 585-589-7066<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" o Data Update \u20132\/18\/21 o Genesee County received 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4092 positive cases. \u00a7 The new positive cases reside in the: \u00b7 West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) \u00b7 Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) \u00b7 East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, \u2026<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2.18-2.jpg?resize=709%2C714&ssl=1\")
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Click here <\/a>to register for the upcoming rapid testing clinics in Genesee.
Please complete the Rapid COVID-19 Test Intake Form<\/a> and bring it with you to your appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n