Orleans, Genesee both have no new confirmed Covid-19 cases
There are no new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in either Orleans and Genesee counties, the local health department reported this afternoon.
Genesee is reporting one more recovery for 187 total, while Orleans remains at 120 for recoveries among community residents. (That doesn’t include recoveries in nursing homes and other non-public regulated facilities.)
Both counties each have one resident hospitalized with Covid-19.
The Health Department also is reporting Orleans has 7 more people on precautionary quarantine for 2 weeks due to travel from a restricted state, while Genesee is reporting four more people on precautionary quarantine due to travel.
More from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Department:
• Travel Advisory: New York is requiring travelers from the following 34 states with high coronavirus rates to self-quarantine for 14 days: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
The list also includes Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Those violating could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine and potential fines. These states may change at any time.
• Traveler Health Form: For all out-of-state travelers from NYS restricted states, whether arriving by land or air, must self-identify by completing a traveler health form or be subject to a $2,000 fine. Click here for the traveler health form.
• Alcohol Sales Guidance: Executive Order 202.52 in effect starting July 17 requires all licensed establishments with on premises privileges (e.g. restaurants, taverns, manufacturers with tasting rooms, etc.) shall not serve alcoholic beverages unless such alcoholic beverage is accompanied by the purchase of a food item by each patron in a seated party.
• Community Testing Sites: Check with the testing site for any specific criteria necessary for testing such as illness, contact with someone who tested positive, essential worker, required for reopening/business, etc. Many need to have a doctor referral/prescription. Always call first.
- Oak Orchard Health: 301 West Ave Albion, NY 14411. Call (585) 589-5613 to be screened and to schedule an appointment – no walk-ins.
- 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.)
