Batavia — Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are increasing the number of people who test positive for COVID-19.
The recent increase in COVID-19 cases is due to the new Omicron subspecies BA.2, which spreads more easily than other previous subspecies.
“We are looking at a high COVID-19 community level in Orleans and a medium COVID-19 community level in Orleans,” said Paul Pettit, director of the Orleans County Health Department, in a news release. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly indicators used to determine the COVID-19 community level, updated Thursday, April 21, Orleans County case rate per 100,000 people — this calculation is large or small. Used to compare counties — at 203.21.
“There are 12 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per 100,000, and 4.6% of the manned inpatients are used by patients with confirmed COVID-19,” he continued. “This updated data brings Orleans to a high community level. With this increase, it is important to pay more attention to public health preventive practices for all, especially those at high risk of complications. is.”
With the new COVID-19 variant prevalent, it’s not surprising that the number of positive cases will increase. Despite this increase, Genecy and Orleans’ medical capabilities in the region are now stable at normal bed capacity levels. In general, the Omicron variant (Omicron BA.2) causes milder symptoms, but shows more severe symptoms depending on COVD-19 vaccination status, presence of other health conditions, age, and previous history of infection. There are also people.
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments continue to encourage residents to take the following public health precautions to reduce their exposure to the virus, especially those at high risk.
n Wash your hands frequently with soap and water and keep your hands away from your face.
n If you are ill, stay at home, have an examination, and talk to your doctor.
n If a COVID-19 test is positive, self-isolate and inform close contacts that symptoms need to be monitored and tested. If you need to submit documents to your school or employer, you can access them online.
n Consider wearing a face mask that fits snugly when you are in a crowded public place.
County statistics
Let’s look at the latest data by county.
n Genesee County — From Wednesday to Tuesday, Genesee County reported a total of 15,241 new cases of 168, according to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard.
A total of 185 people have died, according to State Department data.
As of Friday, a total of 37,301 people, or 64.9% of the county’s population, had been vaccinated at least once, according to the New York Vaccine Dashboard. The number of people who finished the series was 35,190.
As of Thursday, three of the nine intensive care unit beds were available at the United Memorial Medical Center.
According to the CDC, the case rate per 100,000 population is 190.29 and the new COVID-19 infection per 100,000 population is 12. Genesee County has a moderate infection rate.
n Orleans County — From Wednesday to Tuesday, Orleans County reported 113 new cases, for a total of 9,714 positive cases.
Orleans County has reported a total of 113 deaths, and the State Department of Health has also reported a total of 113 deaths for residents of Orleans County.
As of Friday, a total of 24,126 people, or 59.4% of the county’s population, had been vaccinated at least once, according to the New York Vaccine Dashboard. The number of people who finished the series was 22,695.
According to the CDC, the case rate per 100,000 population is 203.21 and the new COVID-19 infection per 100,000 population is 12. The infection rate in Orleans County is high.
n Wyoming County — According to county data, Wyoming County reported 91 new cases between Wednesday and Tuesday, for a total of 7,904 cases since the outbreak of the pandemic.
As of Friday, a total of 23,113 people, or 57.7% of the county’s population, had been vaccinated at least once, according to the New York Vaccine Dashboard. The number of people who finished the series was 21,791.
The State Health Department reported a total of 82 deaths among residents of Wyoming County.
As of Thursday, four of the six intensive care unit beds were available at Wyoming County Community Hospital.
According to the CDC, the case rate per 100,000 population is 158.06, and the number of new COVID-19 infections per 100,000 population is 12. The infection rate in Wyoming County is moderate.
n Livingston County — A total of 33 new cases were reported on Friday and were included on the county’s COVID-19 dashboard.
A total of 11,850 cases have been reported. According to the county health department, 89 people have died in connection with COVID-19. The State Department of Health reports that 116 people died in Livingston County in connection with COVID-19. This is an increase of one person.
As of Friday, a total of 39,975 people, or 63.2% of the county’s population, had been vaccinated at least once, according to the New York Vaccine Dashboard. The number of people who finished the series was 37,828.
As of Thursday, two of the eight intensive care unit beds were available at the Neues Memorial Hospital in Dansville.
According to the CDC, the case rate per 100,000 population is 149.41, and the new COVID-19 infection per 100,000 population is 12. The infection rate in Livingston County is moderate.
