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COVID-19 Update for October 25, 2020
628 Ontario County residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
- 1 transfer to another county and 4 new community-acquired (not in long-term care) cases today.
- Ages: Under 18 (1), 20-29 (1), 40-49 and (1) 50-59 (1) -old category. n=4
- Residence: Residents are from Victor (2), Canandaigua (1) and Clifton Springs (1) n=4
- Make-up of new cases: A couple of school associated cases and a household contact of a known positive (extremely high risk) and a general community case.
- As of today, 102 COVID-19 positive individuals (are being isolated, monitored and are checked on daily by Public Health staff). This is in addition to 478 mandatory quarantines (contacts of positive cases) that are also being monitored and contacted daily (totaling 580 in the isolation and quarantine category).
- Negative tests:
- 257 negative test results reported in the last 24 hours
- Hospital:
- 7 COVID-19 positive resident are in the hospital
- Recoveries:
- 494 recoveries reported since the start of the crisis
- Increase of 1 residents today.
- Deaths:
- No change in the number of deaths
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October 22, 2020
Clarification and Update
Ontario County Public Health continues to investigate several small clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario County. Many of the clusters under investigation are from social gatherings of less than the recommended fifty people.
We would like to clarify that a previously reported “block party” over the Columbus Day weekend in Victor was termed as a “block party” by a case. We have received clarification that this was not a “block party” but was a multi-family gathering on Montgomery Lane on October 11th. There was no party on Brent Knoll.
While Ontario County Public Health does not generally release name of streets where events occur, this was released to inform the public regarding a cluster connected with this gathering. It is important that if you attended this gathering or are in close contact with anyone that did attend, you should be alerted that you may have been exposed to COVID-19. If you attended the party, please quarantine yourself for 14 days, if you have symptoms, get tested for COVID-19 immediately.
(Updated 10/22/2020)
October 21, 2020
Block Parties, Sleepovers and Clambakes Are Giving Us a Fright!
COVID-19 Clusters Identified in Ontario County
Ontario County Public Health is investigating several small clusters of COVID-19 in Ontario County. If you attended a block party over Columbus Day weekend (October 10-12, 2020) on Brent Knoll or Montgomery Lane in Victor please quarantine yourself for 14 days. If you have symptoms, get tested for COVID-19 immediately. Eight Ontario County residents have tested positive (an additional four are presumed positive) for COVID-19 after attending the block party. Smaller clusters have been identified in hospitals, clambakes, congregant living facilities and children’s sleepovers.
WE NEED EVERYONE’S HELP. Our COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations are increasing. Our goal of NOT overwhelming our healthcare systems remains a priority. We understand that our residents want to return to their normal social lives. Masking and social distancing may be part of our new normal even after the vaccine is available. Please HELP by avoiding parties and proms, wearing your face covering properly, practicing social distancing, staying out of crowds, washing your hands frequently and staying home if you are sick. For Halloween this year please enjoy a virtual celebration or masked, socially distanced outside activities.
(Updated 10/21/2020)
No Symptoms But Need COVID-19 Testing?
Need COVID-19 testing for nursing home visits or employment? (The following does not count for preop testing.)
Asymptomatic (no COVID-19 symptoms) testing is available through Finger Lakes Community Health:
- Every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM at Penn Yan Community Health, Ovid Community Health, and Newark Community Health OR every Thursday from 1 to 2 PM at Geneva Community Health.
- Diagnostic tests only (not antibody testing.) (Just FYI and for clarity)
- MUST register off of the link below (click the orange tab at the bottom of their page)
- There is a $60.00 fee. *If you’re faced with financial hardship and unable to pay at the time of the event, please contact (315) 871-1110
- You do NOT have to be a patient of Finger Lakes Community Health to receive a test.
- If you have questions please call (315) 781-8448.
- Spanish interpreters are available
Finger Lakes Community Health COVID-19 Testing
If you are having trouble getting asymptomatic testing through your healthcare provider please click the link, answer the questions and schedule a drive-thru test: Schedule a COVID- 19 Test
To learn more about this change visit:
NYSDOH Nursing Home Visitation Guidance 9 17 20
(Updated 9/17/2020)
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Ontario County Public Health Awarded National Accreditation Through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)!
Ontario County Public Health is proud to announce that it has been awarded a national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).
The five year process for applying for PHAB accreditation has improved both our program effectiveness and the quality our essential services. We didn't do it alone. The application for accreditation was submitted with several other county health departments (Steuben, Seneca, Schuyler, Wayne and Yates) making this the very first regional accreditation in the United States!
The national accreditation program sets standards against which the nation’s governmental public health departments can continuously improve the quality of their services and performance. More than 80 percent of the U.S. population now reaps the benefit of being served by a health department that has undergone PHAB’s rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets a set of quality standards and measures.
Public Health Accreditation Board
(Updated 9/10/2020)
Congratulations Christine Pullin, RN, BSN!
Christine has worked as Immunization Coordinator for Ontario County Public Health for three years. Among other duties, she visits pediatric practices, daycares and Mennonite schools to assess vaccination rates and provide education about best practices. Due to her efficiency and attention to detail in 2018-2019, the department received over $20,000 in incentive award funds the New York State Department of Health statewide performance‐based incentive program.
Most importantly, Christine does her work in ways that cultivate mutual respect and cooperation. Christine is an effective advocate for immunization. During immunization clinics, clients often leave the department immunized for more vaccine preventable diseases than they were originally scheduled to receive. As a member of the Finger Lakes Migrant Coalition she demonstrates her desire to serve the community and promote equity in the delivery of disease prevention education and health promotion.
(Update 9/2/2020)