BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification that four additional Steuben County residents tested positive for COVID-19 since Saturday. This brings the total to 300 confirmed cases, 11 of which are currently active. The individuals are residents of the:
· Town of Greenwood
· Town of Hornby
· Town of Hornellsville (2)
The individuals are isolated and being monitored by the County Health Department. Public Health staff investigated and identified close contacts of the confirmed cases and exposure risks. All those known to have direct contact with the individuals have been notified.
Per CDC and New York State Department of Health guidance, information is collected beginning 48 hours prior to symptom onset, or date of test if asymptomatic, through the day of the positive test result to identify any potential exposure risks. The investigation indicates the individuals visited the following locations within that timeframe:
· 7/13/20 – 7/17/20 Various Times – Walmart in Hornell
· 7/13/20 – 7/19/20 Various Times – Wegmans in Hornell
· 7/16/20 9:00 am – Buzzy’s Dream in Addison
· 7/16/20 Morning – Acorn Market gas station in Addison
· 7/16/20 Morning – Walmart in Painted Post
· 7/16/20 Morning – Dollar Tree in Painted Post
· 7/17/20 – Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls
· 7/18/20 Afternoon – The Scoop in Hornell
“COVID-19 is still present in our community and continues to spread,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Masking and social distancing remain our best defense when out in public and interacting with others. Please continue to abide by the Governor’s Executive Orders and wear your mask in public when you cannot social distance. When in stores, restaurants or other businesses, you must wear masks as you cannot guarantee that you will be at least six feet away from everyone at all times.”
