Wyoming County Chairman issues virus update

Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, reports: "We are starting to see the overwhelming support from businesses and individuals with donations of N95 masks, Tyvek suits, goggles and other Personal Protective Equipment, but the need still exists particularly for the Wyoming County Community Health System and the Health Department. In order to ensure your generosity gets to these vital areas efficiently, please call the Health Department at (585)786-8890 or contact OEM@wyomingco.net before dropping off items you would like to donate. Also anyone with a medical background and interested in volunteering please contact Wyoming County Community Action at (585) 237-2600.

As our communities continue to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Wyoming County, we want to ensure our residents have accurate information they need to stay healthy and safe. Wyoming County has a COVID-19 response line to respond to questions from residents. The response line can connect callers to the right resources in our local communities. The response line will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 786-8911. Hours of operation will be adjusted based on the volume of calls. Staff of the response line cannot provide individual medical advice or a diagnosis through the hotline. If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are symptomatic, call your health care provider.
As of Thursday, March 26 at 5:00 p.m. the Health Department reports that the lab has confirmed 7 positive cases of COVID-19. The seven positive cases have been broken down by Township in Quadrants:

(1) Northwest Quadrant (Attica, Bennington, Orangeville, Sheldon)

(0) Southwest Quadrant (Arcade, Eagle, Java, Wethersfield)

(1) Southeast Quadrant (Castile, Gainesville, Genesee Falls, Pike)

(3) Northeast Quadrant (Covington, Middlebury, Perry, Warsaw

(2) Other*

*As of 3/26/2020 there are 2 positive cases residing in other counties.

The Wyoming County Health Department receives reports of all positive cases among Wyoming County residents, regardless of where the individual was tested. Contact tracing on positive cases is in progress to identify and notify close contacts, which include: household members, employers & coworkers and others each positive case may have come in close contact with. As this virus spreads, the same most common recommendations exist: wash your hands often, social distancing and disinfect surfaces regularly.

As the incidence of COVID-19 increases in Wyoming County, people who develop symptoms including fever over 100.4, cough and difficulty breathing should self-quarantine and care for themselves at home. Call your healthcare provider for advice and avoid the Emergency Room unless you develop severe symptoms.


Jerry L. Davis, Chairman of the Board