\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 19-20\u2019s, 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s, 40\u2019s and 50\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 18 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
from the isolation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 6 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a7 1 of the new positive individuals in an inmate at the Genesee County Jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Orleans County<\/strong> reporting 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2679 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, 60\u2019s, 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a7 17 of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been removed from the isolation list. <\/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 2 of the current positive individuals are hospitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaccine Update<\/strong>: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine is currently on pause due to a very rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after getting the vaccine, generally 6 to 13 days after receiving the vaccine. If you have recently received the vaccine, be alert for potential symptoms such as developing a severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath – within the last few weeks – contact your primary care provider and seek medical treatment.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are still two vaccines and there have been no adverse events with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n PLEASE SHARE THE LINK WITH OTHERS. ALL New Yorkers 16 and over are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the GO Health Vaccination Page (https:\/\/bit.ly\/GOHealthVaccine<\/a>) to check for upcoming Vaccination Clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of our clinics are targeted for Genesee and Orleans County residents but open to residents who live, work and\/or study in New York State. If you do not have internet access, there are walk-in hours<\/strong> (Walk-ins are first come, first served as vaccine is available.) for the Wednesday 04\/14\/21 clinic at GCC walk-in hours: 1:00-4:00 p.m. and for the Thursday 04\/15\/21 clinic at Ridgeway Fire Hall walk-in hours: 1:00-3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n o As of April 6, 2021 anyone 16 years of age and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine along with the other priority groups. Pfizer vaccine is recommended for those 16 and older (those under 18 must have a parent \/ guardian present when getting the vaccine, check the NYS-run clinics for Pfizer vaccine: https:\/\/covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/<\/a>). Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are recommended for those 18 and older. 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 Genesee\u00a0and Orleans County COVID-19 Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n School Update<\/strong>: Interim Guidance for In-person Instruction at Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools: https:\/\/www.governor.ny.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/atoms\/files\/Pre-K_to_Grade_12_Schools_MasterGuidance.pdf<\/a> and for End of Academic Year Celebrations: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/04\/doh_covid19_updatedgraduationguidance_041221.pdf <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel Update: NYS Travel Advisory: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-travel-advisory<\/a> Updated Travel Guidance: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021\/04\/updated_travel_advisory_april102021.pdf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n ALL travelers are still required to complete the Health Traveler Form and must: o Monitor symptoms daily from day of arrival in New York through day 14; o 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 o 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For wedding and defined catered events, the following guidance and GO Health Large Event form are specific to these events and do not go by the non-essential gathering guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Starting April 2nd, 2021, Small and Medium Scale Performing Arts and Entertainment of the Interim Guidance are to follow the Interim Guidance for Small and Medium Scale Performing Arts & Entertainment During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency which was updated April 1, 2021: https:\/\/www.governor.ny.gov\/sites\/governor.ny.gov\/files\/atoms\/files\/Small_and_Medium_Performing_Arts_Detailed_Guidance.pdf <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To report events\/social gatherings over NYS\u2019s maximum social gathering limits of 100 indoors and 200 outdoors to Genesee or Orleans County Health Departments use this link: https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/GOHealthLargeEvent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For FREE Rapid Testing<\/strong>, click here: https:\/\/bit.ly\/GOHealthTesting<\/a> the links will be live when there is a clinic scheduled and there are open appointments. Clinics will be limited and determined week-by-week. 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<\/strong> \u2013 testing by appointment only: https:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/index.php?id=2907<\/a>8 o Niagara County Community College<\/strong> – https:\/\/covid19screening.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-screening\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n New York State Resource and Data Links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n o Vaccine Information<\/strong>: https:\/\/covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov\/covid-19-vaccine-tracker<\/a> This now includes the county breakdown. o To learn more about the businesses and restrictions go to https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/ny-forward<\/a> o NY Forward Rapid Test Program: https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/ny-forward-rapid-test-program<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n o Percent Positive 7\/14 – day average click here (https:\/\/forward.ny.gov\/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n o School Guidance<\/strong>: Click here to access the COVID-19 Report Card. School Report (ny.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n o 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 o <\/a>To learn more about large gatherings, quarantines and travel go to: https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/travel-large-gatherings-and-quarantines#quarantines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" o Data Update \u20134\/13\/21 o Genesee County reporting 19 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4861 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\/04\/4.13.jpg?resize=846%2C1128&ssl=1\")
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