\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 90\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 1 of the new positive individuals is a resident of the New York State Veteran\u2019s Home at Batavia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Orleans County<\/strong> reporting 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2544 positive cases, which includes the weekend data.<\/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, and 60\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 19 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 1 of the current positive individuals is hospitalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 4 of the new positive individuals are inmates of the Albion Correctional Facility.<\/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 Percent Positive 7\/14 – day average<\/strong> click here (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 Update<\/strong>: As of March 30, 2021 anyone 30 years of age and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine along with the other priority groups. The state also announced that all residents age 16 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccines on April 6.<\/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 COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule & Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n New York State launched the Excelsior Pass<\/strong>, (www.epass.ny.gov\/home<\/a>) a voluntary, free, fast and secure way to present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. It can be printed or stored digitally on a smartphone. Businesses and venues can scan and validate your pass to ensure you meet any COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for entry. Adults may hold passes for accompanying minors.<\/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 To register for the Genesee County or Orleans County Testing Clinics please go to: https:\/\/orleanscountyny.com\/covid19testing\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/ny-forward-rapid-test-program<\/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: 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the revised 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\/29\/21 o Genesee County reporting 34 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4625 positive cases, which includes the weekend data. \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\/03\/3.29.jpg?resize=900%2C713&ssl=1\")
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