BELMONT -The novel Coronavirus or Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
situation continues to be monitored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the New York State
Department of Health (NYSDOH), and locally by the Allegany County Department of
Health (ACDOH). As of March 3, 2020, New York State has 2 confirmed cases of
Coronavirus Disease and Allegany County has no suspect cases. Therefore, the
risk to Allegany County residents remains low. Per the CDC and NYSDOH guidance,
the ACDOH will monitor travel-related activity of any individual(s) who may
have traveled from mainland China, Iran, Italy, Japan, and South Korea, and who
show no signs or symptoms of disease. Out of an abundance of caution, these
individuals will be asked to self-monitor with ACDOH oversight and separate
themselves from the public for 14 days.
The ACDOH has been working diligently with our various
County partners, including our County OES Department, local healthcare
associates, and local emergency management planners, to ensure the County is
prepared and ready for any virus to protect the health of every County
resident. The ACDOH reminds residents that the common cold and flu viruses are
still prevalent, so frequent handwashing, social distancing whenever possible,
using respiratory etiquette (being careful to cough and sneeze away from others,
into your elbow, not your hands), and staying home when ill are appropriate
measures for everyone to take. The NYSDOH has developed a Coronavirus hotline
(1-888-364-3065) where the public may reach out with questions or concerns
about travel and symptoms. Of course, if any Allegany County resident has
questions or concerns regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) or travel
related questions, please feel free to contact our office directly at
585-268-9250. To follow the most current information on Coronavirus, please
visit either the CDC or NYSDOH webpages at:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
