o Genesee County<\/strong> reporting 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4661 positive cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \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, 60\u2019s, 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 21 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 7 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n o Orleans County<\/strong> reporting 8 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2573 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, 0-19\u2019s, 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s, 40\u2019s, 50\u2019s, and 60\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 1 of the new positive individuals was on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 0 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 5 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 2 of the new positive individuals are inmates of the Albion Correctional Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel Update<\/strong>: Asymptomatic travelers entering New York from another U.S. state or territory are no longer required to test or quarantine as of April 1, 2021. Quarantine, consistent with the CDC recommendations for international travel, is still recommended for domestic travelers who are not fully vaccinated or have not recovered from laboratory confirmed COVID-19 during the previous 3 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptomatic travelers must immediately self-isolate and contact their healthcare provider or local health department to determine if they should seek COVID-19 testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ALL travelers are still required to complete the Health Traveler Form and must: \u00b7 Monitor symptoms daily from day of arrival in New York through day 14; \u00b7 Continue strict adherence to all recommended non-pharmaceutical interventions, including hand hygiene (wash\/sanitize frequently) and the use of face coverings, through Day 14 (even if fully vaccinated); and \u00b7 Must immediately self-isolate if any symptoms develop and contact their healthcare provider or local public health department to report this change in clinical status and determine if they should seek testing<\/strong>.<\/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 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 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 Vaccine Update<\/strong>: Visit the GO Health Vaccination Page (https:\/\/bit.ly\/GOHealthVaccine<\/a>) to check for upcoming Vaccination Clinics. All of our clinics are targeted for Genesee and Orleans County residents. \u00b7 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 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 NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/ny-forward-rapid-test-program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Call New York State Department of Health Testing Appointments Call 1-888-364-3065 or o Monroe Community College \u2013 testing <\/strong>by appointment only: https:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/index.php?id=29078 <\/a>o Niagara County Community College –<\/strong> https:\/\/covid19screening.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-screening<\/a>\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beginning April 2: Event, Arts, and Entertainment Venues-<\/strong> reopening at 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors, 200 people outdoors. With attendee testing, capacity increases to 150 people indoors, 500 people outdoors. Rapid test is valid for 6 hours; PCR test is valid for 72 hours. Social distancing and face coverings are required by all attendees. Check for the updated guidance here: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/home<\/a> Social distancing, wearing cloth masks\/face coverings over the mouth and nose, and handwashing, cleaning and disinfection protocol requirements are to be continued to limit the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New York State launched the Excelsior Pass, (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. To continue the fight against COVID and prepare for the next public health emergency, the State announced the launch of a free, online Citizen Public Health Training course for New Yorkers. This innovative course, delivered by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Cornell University and supported by the State University of New York, will prepare and equip New Yorkers to become NYS Citizen Public Health Leaders and build an informed network of community health leaders across the state. Enroll today. Citizen Public Health Training Program | The State of New York (ny.gov)<\/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); <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Resident and staff testing conducted as required For the revised Adult Care Facility Visitation<\/strong>: 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:<\/strong> 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<\/strong>: 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 \u20134\/1\/21 Please note today is the first day of no travel quarantine which is noted in the brief.\u00a0 It is important for residents to understand they are still responsible for completing the NYS Traveler Health Form, continue with masking, proper hand washing\/sanitizing and monitoring their health for \u2026<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4.1.jpg?resize=825%2C1100&ssl=1\")
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