Orleans reports 3 more Covid-19 cases, Genesee 2 more
In Orleans County, there are three more confirmed cases of Covid-19. The new positive individuals reside in Albion, Gaines and Ridgeway.
Two of the people are in their 50s and one person is in the 60s. The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported.
The individuals were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive. Orleans has now had 323 people test positive for Covid.
The 7 new individuals are on precautionary quarantine due to travel from restricted states.
Genesee County received 2 new positive cases of Covid-19 for a total of 326 positive cases.
The new positive cases reside in Elba and are both between the ages of 0-20.
The individuals were not on mandatory quarantine prior to testing positive.
Genesee also is reporting one more recovery from Covid, while one person remains hospitalized from Covid.
To see an online map of confirmed cases in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties, click here. There are 18 active cases in Genesee, 10 in Wyoming and three in Orleans.
More from the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments:
• Flu Season: With flu season quickly approaching it is important to get your flu shots now to build up immunity. It generally takes 2 weeks before immunity is built up after getting the shot. Once you have the flu vaccine, if you do get the flu, research shows that the vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness. Getting a flu vaccine can save healthcare resources for the care of patients with Covid-19 and other illnesses.
• Testing: If you are being tested for Covid-19 it is important that you self-quarantine until you get your test results whether you have symptoms or not. If you are symptomatic, meaning you are coughing, have a fever or other symptoms, self-quarantine even if you are an essential worker until you get your results back. If you have Covid-19 you may be spreading it! That means to stay home and limit contact with other people, even in your household.
• Gathering Size: According to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.45, all non-essential gatherings of up to 50 individuals of any size for any reason (graduation parties, celebrations, weddings, or other social events at public facilities or private venues) unless otherwise designated (ex. Religious gatherings) are allowed for those regions in phase 4. So long as appropriate social distancing, wearing cloth masks/face coverings over their mouth and nose, and cleaning and disinfection protocol requirements are followed.
• Nursing Home Visitation: As of Sept. 15, the state is requiring the nursing home facilities to have visitors provide proof of negative Covid-19 test results within 7 days of visit. To find a testing site nearest you, click here or call 1-888-364-3065. Click here to view the guidance for skilled nursing facility visitation.
