health & wellness

No new Covid-19 cases reported in Orleans, Genesee for second straight day

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 July 2020 at 9:09 pm

Orleans and Genesee counties both don’t have any new confirmed cases of Covid-19 for the second consecutive day.

Both counties also aren’t reported any new recoveries from the coronavirus. Genesee doesn’t have anyone hospitalized with Covid-19, while seven Orleans Cunty residents are currently hospitalized with the virus, according to the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.

More from the local Health Departments:

• Take personal responsibility to protect yourself and others. Avoid public places when traveling, if possible. Wear a mask if you are within six feet of distance (indoors or out) from non-household individuals, in a situation where you can’t maintain six feet of distance from others, in public or private transportation carrier or for-hire vehicle.

Wash your hands often with soap and water at least 20 seconds, especially before eating.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue (or the inside of your elbow) and discard the tissue in a closed container.  Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.

• Now that summer is in full swing and with the Independence Day holiday and graduation parties picking up it is important to limit the number of contacts people have.  Make sure you are practicing social distancing especially if you have underlying health conditions or are over 65 years old. Wear masks / face coverings whenever you are out in public, especially if you cannot maintain a 6 foot space between non-household members.  Wash or sanitize your hands and shared items often.

The most important thing to remember is if you are having any type of symptoms to STAY HOME!  Some of the symptoms people have been reporting are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste and/or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, headaches, fatigue nausea or vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• Travel Advisory: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on June 25, travelers from states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

As of today the states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Texas.

Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states may change at any time.

• Community Testing Sites:

  • WellNow Urgent Care: 4189 Veterans Memorial Drive Batavia, NY 14020.
  • Rochester Regional Health Urgent Care: 16 Bank Street Batavia, NY 14020. (Rochester Regional Health has transitioned COVID-19 evaluations from the tents at 127 North Street to Urgent Care)
  • Oak Orchard Health: 301 West Ave Albion, NY 14411. Call (585) 589-5613 to be screened and to schedule an appointment – no walk-ins.

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Orleans and Genesee both have no new Covid-19 cases

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 30 June 2020 at 5:55 pm

Orleans and Genesee counties both don’t have any new confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.

Orleans has also had one more recovery in the community for 112 total, while Genesee has two more recoveries for 161 total.

Click here to see an online map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. There are currently only five active cases in three counties, with four in Orleans, 1 in Genesee and 0 in Wyoming.

More from Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

• Take personal responsibility to protect yourself and others. Avoid public places when traveling, if possible.

Wear a mask if you are within six feet of distance (indoors or out) from non-household individuals, in a situation where you can’t maintain six feet of distance from others, in public or private transportation carrier or for-hire vehicle.

Wash your hands often with soap and water at least 20 seconds, especially before eating.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue (or the inside of your elbow) and discard the tissue in a closed container.  Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.

• Now that summer is in full swing and with the Independence Day holiday and graduation parties picking up it is important to limit the number of contacts people have. Make sure you are practicing social distancing especially if you have underlying health conditions or are over 65 years old.

The most important thing to remember is if you are having any type of symptoms to STAY HOME! Some of the symptoms people have been reporting are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste and/or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, headaches, fatigue nausea or vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• Travel Advisory: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on June 25, travelers from states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

As of today the states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Texas.

Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states may change at any time.

• Community Testing: Oak Orchard Health is now able to provide expanded Covid-19 swabbing to the public at their Albion location (future locations may be added later). Anyone needing testing and meeting the criteria (being symptomatic or required for profession) can call Oak Orchard Health at 585-589-5613 for an appointment, no walk-ins.

Oak Orchard Health will do their best to accommodate scheduling demands, but be aware appointments may fill up quickly. The current testing schedule is Monday 3:40 to 4:40 p.m., Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 2:20 to 3:20 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.

• Antibody Testing: This is a current snapshot of the SARS-CoV-2 antibody test results both departments have received and will be updated periodically, but not daily.

  • Genesee County: Of the 1,589 antibody test results received there were 46 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.
  • Orleans County: Of the 687 antibody test results received there were 17 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.

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Orleans reports 1 more death from Covid-19, 2 new confirmed cases

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 June 2020 at 4:50 pm

Orleans County has suffered an additional death from Covid-19, bringing the county’s total to 54.

The latest death was a resident of the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina, where 23 residents have now died from Covid-19.

“We are saddened to report the death of one of our county residents,” according to a statement from the Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments. “This person lived at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this individual during this very challenging time.

Orleans also has 2 new positive cases of Covid-19. The county has now had 266 residents test positive for the coronavirus.

One of the new positive individuals lives in Barre and the other lives at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

One of the individuals is in the 20s and the other is in the 60s. Neither of the two new positive individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

The county is reporting one more recovery from Covid-19, bringing that total to 111.

In Genesee County, there are 3 new positive cases of Covid-19, bringing the Genesee total to 224 cases.

Two of the new positive individuals reside in Batavia and the other lives in Le Roy.

One of the individuals is in the 20s, one is in their 40s and the other is in the 50s.

None of the new positive individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive. Eight of previous community cases have recovered, bringing Genesee’s recoveries to 159.

Click here to view the online map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

More from Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

• The facility breakdown is only showing the total positive cases from those facilities from where we received a positive swab for COVID-19.

July Fourth holiday and Graduation Parties: Now that summer is in full swing and with the Independence Day holiday and graduation parties picking up it is important to limit the number of contacts people have.

Make sure you are practicing social distancing especially if you have underlying health conditions or are over 65 years old. Wear masks/face coverings whenever you are out in public, especially if you cannot maintain a 6-foot space between non-household members. Wash or sanitize your hands and shared items often.

The most important thing to remember is if you are having any type of symptoms to STAY HOME!  Some of the symptoms people have been reporting are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste and/or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, headaches, fatigue nausea or vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• Quarantine for travelers from nine states: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 12:01 a.m. today travelers from states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Click here to see the travel advisory and click here for interim travel guidance.

Currently, states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah and Texas. Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states may change at any time.

To file a report of an individual failing to adhere to the quarantine pursuant to the travel advisory, please call 1-833-789-0470 or visit this website.

Community Testing: Oak Orchard Health is now able to provide expanded Covid-19 swabbing to the public at their Albion location (future locations may be added later). Anyone needing testing and meeting the criteria (being symptomatic or required for profession) can call Oak Orchard Health at 585-589-5613 for an appointment, no walk-ins.

Oak Orchard Health will do their best to accommodate scheduling demands, but be aware appointments may fill up quickly. The current testing schedule is Monday 3:40 to 4:40 p.m., Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 2:20 to 3:20 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.

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Orleans has 1 more death from Covid-19, no new cases for 2nd straight day

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 June 2020 at 10:21 pm

Orleans County is reporting one additional death from Covid-19, bringing the total to 53 in the county. The  latest death is a resident of the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina, where 22 residents have died from Covid-19.

For the second straight day, there are no new Covid-19 cases in the county, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported today.

The county has two more recoveries for 108 total in the community.

Genesee County has three new confirmed cases. All three are residents of Darien. One is younger than 20, and the other two are in their 40s.

All of the new positive individuals were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

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Orleans reports 1 more death from Covid-19, no new cases

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 June 2020 at 4:32 pm

Orleans County has suffered another death from Covid-19. The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reports today that the latest death was a resident of the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina.

The county has now had 52 residents die from Covid-19, including 21 residents of Orchard Rehabilitation.

“We are saddened to report the death of one of our county residents,” the Health Departments said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this individual during this very challenging time.”

Orleans doesn’t have any new confirmed cases of Covid-19 to report. Ten people remain hospitalized from the county with Covid-19.

In Genesee County, there are two new cases, giving the county 218 total since mid-March.

One of the new positive individuals resides in Batavia and the other is from LeRoy. One of the individuals is less than 20 years old and the other is in the 40s.

The new positive individuals were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

Genesee also has four more recoveries, bringing that total to 151. The county currently has one resident in the hospital with Covid-19.

Click here to see an online map of cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

The facility breakdown shows the positive cases from facilities where there has been a positive case of Covid-19.

More from Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

Quarantine for travelers from nine states: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced that as of 12:01 a.m. today travelers from states with high coronavirus rates will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Click here to see the travel advisory and click here for interim travel guidance.

Currently, states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah and Texas. Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states may change at any time.

To file a report of an individual failing to adhere to the quarantine pursuant to the travel advisory, please call 1-833-789-0470 or visit this website.

New York Forward: Keep checking the New York Forward website for your industry/organization/activity summary guidelines.

Social gathering size: Groups of 50 or less will be in effect for those regions in phase 4. The Governor announced Wednesday that gathering sizes will be increasing from 25 to 50 for regions in phase 4. Further information is forthcoming. The local Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders.

Community Testing: Oak Orchard Health is now able to provide expanded Covid-19 swabbing to the public at their Albion location (future locations may be added later). Anyone needing testing and meeting the criteria (being symptomatic or required for profession) can call Oak Orchard Health at 585-589-5613 for an appointment, no walk-ins.

Oak Orchard Health will do their best to accommodate scheduling demands, but be aware appointments may fill up quickly. The current testing schedule is Monday 3:40 to 4:40 p.m., Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 2:20 to 3:20 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.

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3 sites in Genesee County – Pembroke Family Medicine – join Oak Orchard Health

Posted 25 June 2020 at 1:30 pm

Press Release, Oak Orchard Health

BROCKPORT – Oak Orchard Health is pleased to announce that Pembroke Family Medicine will be joining them on July 1.

Their common mission, shared values and dedication to patients make this unification easy to understand. Both healthcare organizations provide services to everyone regardless of medical insurance status.

Dr. Mary Obear

All Pembroke locations will remain the same and their patients will retain the same primary care provider. The only change they’ll see are the signs for Oak Orchard Health on the Pembroke locations in Batavia, Alexander and Corfu.

“Oak Orchard Health aligns perfectly with our current model of practicing high-quality, patient centered care,” said Dr. Mary Obear of Pembroke Family Medicine. “Joining Oak Orchard allows us to offer more services to our patients including vision, dental, behavioral health and patient engagement services. We can now truly offer a comprehensive patient experience.”

Mary Ann Pettibon

Both organizations were recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as Patient Centered Medical Homes, which focuses on improvements in quality of the patient experience, growing staff satisfaction and reducing health care costs.

“We’re excited to welcome Pembroke Family Medicine patients and providers into our organization,” said Mary Ann Pettibon, CEO of Oak Orchard Health. “It’s a natural collaboration since we share so much in common. And we are pleased that their patients will now have access to a full spectrum of care. We look forward to working together.”

There will be an outdoor ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 a.m. at the Pembroke Corfu location. The address is 860 Main Rd., Corfu.

Oak Orchard Health was founded in 1966. It has grown from a migrant health project into an integrated health center with multiple locations providing health care services for everyone located in the communities we serve. Oak Orchard currently serves over 22,000 patients at locations in Albion, Brockport, Lyndonville, Hornell and Warsaw.

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Orleans and Genesee each have 1 new Covid-19 case

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 June 2020 at 4:41 pm

Orleans and Genesee counties each have m=one new confirmed case of Covid-19 to report today, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported this afternoon.

The Orleans County case is an Albion resident in the 50s. Orleans has now had 264 people test positive for Covid-19.

The new positive individual was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive. In Orleans, 13 of the total active positive cases are hospitalized.

In Genesee County, the new confirmed case is an Elba resident in the 20s. Genesee has now had 216 people test positive for Covid-19.

The new positive individual was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive. Genesee also has one person hospitalized with Covid-19.

Genesee has had one more recovery for 147 total.

To see an online map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties, click here.

More information from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that effect at 12:01 a.m. tonight travelers from states with high coronavirus rates to self-quarantine for 14 days. Currently, states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Utah and Texas. Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. Additional guidance is forthcoming.

• Keep checking the New York Forward website for your industry/organization/activity summary guidelines.

Social gathering size increased: The Governor announced today that gathering sizes will be increasing from 25 to 50 for regions in phase 4. Further information is forthcoming. The local Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders.

Community Testing: Oak Orchard Health is now able to provide expanded Covid-19 swabbing to the public at their Albion location (future locations may be added later). Anyone needing testing and meeting the criteria (being symptomatic or required for profession) can call Oak Orchard Health at 585-589-5613 for an appointment, no walk-ins.

Oak Orchard Health will do their best to accommodate scheduling demands, but be aware appointments may fill up quickly. The current testing schedule is Monday 3:40 to 4:40 p.m., Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 2:20 to 3:20 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.

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No new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Orleans

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 June 2020 at 4:24 pm

Oak Orchard Health now offering Covid testing in Albion

Orleans County doesn’t have any new Covid-19 cases to report today, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments said this afternoon.

The county also has one new recovery for 108 total in the community. Thirteen residents are currently hospitalized with Covid-19.

In Genesee County, there are three new cases, giving Genesee 215 who have tested positive for Covid-19 during the pandemic.

Two of the new positive individuals reside in Batavia and one lives in Byron. Two of the individuals are in their 40s and one is in the 50s. None of the new positive people were on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

Click here to see an online map of cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

More information from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

Community Testing – Oak Orchard Health is now able to provide expanded Covid-19 swabbing to the public at their Albion location (future locations may be added later).

Anyone needing testing for Covid-19 and meeting the criteria (being symptomatic – sick) or required for profession) can call Oak Orchard Health at 585-589-5613 for an appointment. Oak Orchard isn’t accepting walk-ins for the tests.

Oak Orchard Health will do their best to accommodate scheduling demands, but be aware appointments may fill up quickly. The current testing schedule is

Monday 3:40-4:40; Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 2:20 to 3:20 p.m.; Thursday 3 to 4 p.m.; and Friday 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.

Antibody Testing – This is a current snapshot of the SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody test results both departments have received and will be updated periodically, but not daily.

• Genesee County: Of the 1,553 antibody test results received there were 45 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG (the virus that causes Covid-19) antibodies.

• Orleans County: Of the 670 antibody test results received there were 17 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG (the virus that causes Covid-19) antibodies.

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Orleans reports 1 more death from Covid-19

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 June 2020 at 4:32 pm

County has 3 more confirmed cases, now has had 263 test positive

Orleans County is reporting its 51st death from Covid-19, a resident of the Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Medina.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this very sad time,” according to a news release from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.

Orchard Rehab & Nursing Center has now had 20 of its residents pass away from Covid-19.

The Health Departments also reported the county has three new confirmed cases of Covid-19, including two who are residents of Orchard. The other new case is a resident of Murray.

The 3 new positive cases of Covid-19 bring the total to 263 who have tested positive in the county.

One of the new positive cases is a person in the 50s, another person is in the 70s and the other positive case is in the 90s.

The new positive community case was not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive, according to the Health Departments.

The county has also had three more recoveries in the community to bring that total to 107. There are also 12 people hospitalized with Covid-19.

In Genesee County, there are 4 new positive cases of Covid-19 for 212 positive cases. Of the new cases, one lives in Batavia, one resides in Bethany, and one resides in Darien. One of the new positive cases is a resident of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia.

One of the individuals is in the 20s, one is in the 50s, one is in the 70s, and the other is in the 80s. One of the new positive individuals was on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

Genesee has two of the previous community positive cases have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation. That brings the total recoveries in the community to 146.

In Genesee, one person is hospitalized with Covid-19.

Click here to view an online map of the confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

The facility breakdown is only showing the total positive cases from those facilities with confirmed cases of Covid-19.

More from the Health Departments:

• Keep checking the New York Forward website for industry/organization summary guidelines.

• Per Governor Cuomo gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 25 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place through July 15.

The Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders. If you have questions about the orders you can go to forward.ny.gov or e- mail the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room at flnyf@esd.ny.gov.

• To find a test site, click here.

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Orleans has 1 new case of Covid-19, Genesee reports 2 more

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 19 June 2020 at 5:14 pm

There is one new confirmed case of Covid-19 in Orleans County, a person under age 20 from Murray, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported this afternoon. That person was on mandatory quarantine.

Orleans has now had 260 people test positive for Covid-19.

Orleans also had one more person recover from Covid-19, to bring the total recoveries in the community to 104.

There are 13 residents from Orleans County hospitalized with Covid-19.

In Genesee County, two people tested positive with Covid-19. They are both in the federal VA facility in Batavia. One is in the 60s and the other is in the 80s.

Genesee also is reporting one more recovery to bring that total to 144. No one in Genesee is currently hospitalized with Covid-19.

More from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

• Tri-county map of confirmed cases: Click here to see an on-line map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

State guidelines for sports and recreation: The state has released guidelines for sports and recreation during the Covid-19 public health emergency. Click here for more information.

Social gatherings limited to 25 people or less: Per Governor Cuomo, gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 25 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place through July 15.

The Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders. If you have questions about the orders you can go to forward.ny.gov or e-mail the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room at flnyf@esd.ny.gov.

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No new Covid-19 cases for Orleans, Genesee

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 18 June 2020 at 4:27 pm

Orleans has 3 more recoveries for 103 total

Orleans and Genesee counties both don’t have any new Covid-19 cases to report today. Orleans has had 259 people test positive for Covid-19, while Genesee has had 206 confirmed cases.

In Orleans, three more people form the community have recovered from the coronavirus, for 103 recoveries, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported this afternoon.

There are 12 people from Orleans County hospitalized with Covid-19, while no one from Genesee is currently hospitalized, the Health Departments said.

Click here to see a map of the confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

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With latest death, Orleans reaches 50 who have died from Covid-19

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 17 June 2020 at 5:14 pm

Orleans County is reporting one more death from Covid-19, a resident of Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Medina.

“Our heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of this individual during this very difficult time,” the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments said in a statement.

The death reported today brings the total to 50 in the county who have died from Covid-19. Those deaths include 19 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing, 30 at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion, and one resident of the community.

Orleans is also reporting three more confirmed cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total to 259 who have tested positive for coronavirus in the county.

The new positive cases include people who reside in Ridgeway, Murray and Gaines. One of the individuals is in the 20s, another is in the 60s and the other is in the 70s.

One of the individuals was on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

There are 15 residents from the county who are currently hospitalized with Covid-19.

In Genesee County, there are no new confirmed cases. Genesee has had one more resident recover from Covid-19, bringing that total to 143. Genesee doesn’t have any residents currently hospitalized from Covid-19.

Click here to view an online map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

The facility breakdown shows the total positive cases from those facilities where the Health Departments has been notified of a positive swab of Covid-19.

More from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

• A new GO Health Minute has been uploaded on the GOHealth NY YouTube channel. Today’s GO Health Minute is hosted by Marlee Diehl, a local Rotarian sharing about those who are “immunocompromised.”

Phase 3 is open.  With that in mind, everyone in Phase 3 should have developed and implemented their Business Safety Plan and have it in place prior to opening whether it be a business, house of worship, not-for-profit organization, etc.

You are responsible to have your plan and all necessary supplies in place prior to opening.  You will not be submitting your plan, however it must be on the premises in the event of a state, local or safety inspection.  Keep checking the New York Forward website for your industry/organization summary guidelines.

Social gathering size: Per Governor Cuomo gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 25 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place through July 15. The Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders.

Antibody Testing:  This is a current snapshot of the SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody test results both departments have received and will be updated periodically, but not daily.

  • Genesee County: Of the 1,507 antibody test results received there were 41 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.
  • Orleans County: Of the 654 antibody test results received there were 17 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG (the virus that causes COVID-19) antibodies.

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Medina Memorial Hospital not allowing visitors yet

Posted 17 June 2020 at 12:38 pm

Press Release, Orleans Community Health/Medina Memorial Hospital

MEDINA – Medina Memorial Hospital will continue to follow the CDC, CMS and State Regulations that were put in place on March 13th and continue to not allow visitors at Medina Memorial Hospital.

This restriction is to ensure the continued safety of our nursing home residents, patients and staff.

The same visitor exceptions will remain in place: Nursing staff and attending physicians will work with families who have special circumstances, such as a critically ill or injured family member, end-of-life situations, etc. on a case-by-case basis.

• Radiology/Imaging/Cardiac Services are available at Orleans Community Health by appointment only:

To make an appointment for Radiology at the Albion Healthcare Center (14789 Route 31, Albion), please call (585) 589-2273. To make an appointment for Radiology, Imagining and/or Cardiac Services at Medina Memorial Hospital (200 Ohio Street, Medina), please call (585) 798-8054.

• Lab services are available by appointment only at Medina Memorial Hospital. Please call (585) 798-2000.

Appointments will be spaced out to ensure the safety of our patients and to minimize wait times.

Walk-in lab services are available at the Albion Healthcare Center.

Temperatures will be taken upon arrival and a mask will be given to each client.

We thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we all work together to keep our residents, patients and staff safe.

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Orleans reaches 100 community recoveries from Covid-19

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 16 June 2020 at 4:35 pm

Orleans County reached a milestone today with the 100th recovery of a community member from Covid-19.

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported today one new recovery from the community from Covid-19. That brings the total to 100.

The county also reported two more cases of Covid-19, for 256 people total who have tested positive for Covid-19. The two new cases are residents of Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Medina, with one in the 30s and one in the 80s.

Of the 256 people who have tested positive for Covid-19, 106 are community residents, while 150 are residents of regulated facilities, including 89 at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion, 55 at Orchard Rehabilitation and 6 at a state-owned group in Medina for people with disabilities.

The Health Departments also reports today that 13 county residents remain hospitalized with Covid-19.

In Genensee County, there are four new Covid-19 cases, for 206 total. The new cases include people who live in Alabama, Alexander, Batavia and Elba. One of the individuals is less than 20 years old, one individual is in the 20s, and two individuals are in their 30s.

The new positive cases were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.

Genesee also is reporting one more recovery from Covid-19, for 142 total. No one from Genesee is currently hospitalized with Covid-19.

Click here to view an online map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

The facility breakdown shows the total positive cases from facilities that have had a positive swab for Covid-19.

More from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:

Hospitals and group homes will be allowed to accept visitors at their discretion, while following guidelines including time-limited visits and requiring visitors to wear PPE and be subject to symptom and temperature checks.

Phase 3 is open. With that in mind, everyone in Phase 3 should have developed and implemented their Business Safety Plan and have it in place prior to opening whether it be a business, house of worship, not-for-profit organization, etc.

You are responsible to have your plan and all necessary supplies in place prior to opening. You will not be submitting your plan, however it must be on the premises in the event of a state, local or safety inspection. Keep checking the New York Forward website for your industry/organization summary guidelines.

Social gathering sizes: Per Governor Cuomo gatherings (groups, assembly, meeting, etc.) of 25 or less are permitted with social distancing and sanitization protocols in place through July 15. The Health Departments do not authorize or allow exemptions from the Governor’s orders. If you have questions about the orders you can go to forward.ny.gov or e-mail the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room at flnyf@esd.ny.gov.

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Health Department seeking contractors for lead paint abatement in Albion, Batavia

Posted 16 June 2020 at 11:11 am

Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Department

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Department is accepting applications from contractors to be included on a list of bidders for the Genesee-Orleans Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program.

The program is grant-funded and is concentrating on reducing lead-based paint hazards at properties in the City of Batavia and Village of Albion. However, properties must be located in one of the following census tracts: 36037950700, 36037950800, 36037951000, and 36073040700. Check your census tract by clicking here.

Contractors wishing to be included on the list are required to complete a Contractor Application.

There is no deadline for application submittal at this time. However, only those firms which appear on the program’s list of preapproved contractors, having submitted a completed application package and been successfully preapproved, will receive bid packages.

Contractors are required to be EPA Lead Abatement certified. Training can be arranged and paid for with program funds for firms/workers not currently certified.

Applications and information on the program can be obtained by calling the Genesee County Health Department at (585) 344-2580 x5555, or by emailing health.GOlead@co.genesee.ny.us.

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