\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, 40\u2019s, and 70\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 24 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 1 of the new positive individuals is an inmate at the Genesee County Jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Orleans County<\/strong> reporting 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2533 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 East Region (Kendall, Murray, Clarendon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 The individuals are in their, 0-19\u2019s, 40\u2019s, 50\u2019s, and 60\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 1 of the new positive individuals was under quarantine prior to testing positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 2 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 0 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 We removed one of yesterday\u2019s reported positive, as they are not a resident of the county, yesterday\u2019s count should have been 2529.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The State updates the raw positive and fatality data as they receive it and can be seen here: http:\/\/bit.ly\/NYSFatalityData <\/a>The data is updated on Fridays with the latest data.<\/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 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> This now includes the county breakdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Percent Positive 7\/14 – day average click here (https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 The Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub has launched a Finger Lakes Region Vaccine Finder: https:\/\/flvaccinehub.org\/getting-your-vaccine\/#vaccine-finder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To register for the Genesee County or Orleans County Testing Clinics please go to: https:\/\/orleanscountyny.com\/covid19testing\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n o Starting March 24th, Orleans County will have limited rapid testing available at the Orleans County Health Department. You must have an appointment in order to be tested. Use the link above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Following this week, Genesee County will be moving their testing clinic, more details to follow. Check the testing link above periodically for further information. o After testing, go home to wait for your results\u2026do NOT go out in public. o If the clinics are closed please check the NYS COVID-19 Drive through test sites: Call New York State Department of Health Testing Appointments Call 1-888-364-3065 or o Monroe Community College \u2013 testing by appointment only: https:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/index.php?id=29078 <\/a>o Niagara County Community College – https:\/\/covid19screening.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-screening\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Revised Skilled Nursing Facility Visitation<\/strong>: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/03\/updated_nursing_home_visitation_guidance.pdf <\/a>There are strict guidelines, but here are some highlights: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitation can be conducted through different means based on the facility\u2019s structure and residents\u2019 needs. \u00b7 All who enter the facility will be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and denial of entry of those with signs or symptoms or those who had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection in the prior 14 days (regardless of the visitor\u2019s vaccination status); \u00b7 Hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred); \u00b7 The use of face coverings or masks (covering nose and mouth); \u00b7 Social distancing at least six feet between persons; \u00b7 Instructional signage will be throughout the facility and proper visitor education on COVID-19 symptoms, infections control precautions and other applicable facility practices (e.g. use of face covering\/mask, specified entries, exits and routes to designated areas, hand hygiene); \u00b7 Cleaning and disinfecting high frequency touched surfaces in the facility often, and designated visitation areas after each visit; \u00b7 Appropriate staff use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); \u00b7 Effective cohorting of residents (e.g. separate areas dedicated to COVID-19 care); \u00b7 Resident and staff testing conducted as required For the revised <\/p>\n\n\n\n Adult Care Facility Visitation: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/03\/acf-visitation-update-03.02.2021.pdf <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Updated Guidance for Hospital Visitation: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/03\/hospital-visitation-3-25-2021.pdf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n For Reopening Guidance for Medical Model Adult Day Health Care Program: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/03\/adult_day_programs_reopening_guidance.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" o Data Update \u20133\/26\/21 o Genesee County reporting 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4591 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\/03\/3.26.jpg?resize=895%2C909&ssl=1\")
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