\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 0-19\u2019s, 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s, 40\u2019s, 50\u2019s, 60\u2019s, 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 31 of the previous positive individuals has recovered and has been removed from the isolation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 10 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 7 of the new positive individuals are inmates at the Buffalo Federal Detention<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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o Orleans County<\/strong> received 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2377 positive cases including the weekend and today.<\/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 0-19\u2019s, 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s, 40\u2019s, 50\u2019s, 60\u2019s, and 80\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 20 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 2 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 3 of the new positive individuals are inmates at the Albion Correctional Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New York State Fatality Data:\u00a0http:\/\/bit.lu\/NYSFatalityData<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Genesee\u00a0and Orleans County COVID-19 Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n School Guidance: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Percent Positive 7\/14 – day average click here<\/strong> (https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard<\/a>) 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 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> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This now includes the county breakdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As of 02\/21\/2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Genesee County<\/strong> 7,170 residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose; 3,753 residents have completed the vaccine series. 12.5% of Genesee County residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Orleans County<\/strong> 3,453 residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose; 1,860 residents have completed the vaccine series. 8.5% of Orleans County residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently what limited supply of vaccine the County Health Departments receive are targeted for specific audiences as per NY State requirements\/guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. To check for vaccination clinics in Genesee and Orleans Counties please go to: http:\/\/bit.ly\/GOHealthVaccine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance<\/a><\/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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 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 COVID-19 Travel Advisory<\/a>: 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" o Data Update \u20132\/22\/21 o Genesee County received 59 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4169 positive cases including the weekend and today. \u00a7 The new positive cases reside in the: \u00b7 West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) \u00b7 Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) \u00b7 East \u2026<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2.22.jpg?resize=739%2C985&ssl=1\")
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Click\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>to\u00a0register for the\u00a0 upcoming rapid testing clinics in Genesee.
Please complete the\u00a0Rapid COVID-19 \u00a0Test Intake Form<\/a>\u00a0and bring it with you to your appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to complete the Traveler Health Form. To report a non-compliant traveler, individuals can file a complaint by completing an\u00a0online form<\/a>\u00a0or by calling 1-833-789-0470.
Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to find a test site near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n