BATH – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification that 83 Steuben County residents tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. This brings the total to 4,887 confirmed cases, 324 of which are currently active.
The individuals are residents of the:
· City of Corning (7)
· City of Hornell (11)
· Town of Addison (2)
· Town of Avoca (3)
· Town of Bath (4)
· Town of Campbell
· Town of Canisteo
· Town of Caton (2)
· Town of Cohocton
· Town of Corning (4)
· Town of Dansville (2)
· Town of Erwin (4)
· Town of Fremont (3)
· Town of Greenwood
· Town of Hartsville (3)
· Town of Hornby
· Town of Hornellsville (2)
· Town of Howard
· Town of Jasper
· Town of Lindley (3)
· Town of Prattsburgh
· Town of Thurston
· Town of Troupsburg
· Town of Urbana
· Town of Wayland (2)
· Town of Wheeler (3)
· Village of Addison
· Village of Bath (7)
· Village of Canisteo
· Village of Cohocton
· Village of Hammondsport (3)
· Village of Painted Post
· Village of South Corning (2)
· Village of Wayland
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 investigations indicate:
· 27 individuals had contact with previously reported Steuben positives
· One individual is associated with Corning, Inc. at Sullivan Park
· One individual is associated with the Finger Lakes DDSO
· Two individuals are associated with the Arc of Steuben in Bath
· Four individuals are employees of local home health agencies
· Two individuals are associated with correctional facilities outside Steuben County
· 17 individuals are associated with the following schools: Alfred University, Canisteo-Greenwood Elementary, Canisteo-Greenwood High School, Corning-Painted Post Middle School, GST BOCES STEM, Hammondsport High School, Hornell City School District, Hornell High School, Hugh Gregg Elementary, Jasper-Troupsburg Elementary, Prattsburgh Central, William E Severn Elementary, VEW Primary, Wayland-Cohocton Central School
In addition to the locations noted above, the individuals reported visiting the following locations that could pose an exposure risk within their investigation timeframes:
· 1/7, 1/8, 1/12 – 1/16 – Southeast Steuben County Library in Corning
· 1/13 – Applebee’s in Hornell
· 1/15, 1/19 – Superior Plus Propane in Bath
· 1/16 – En En Chinese Buffet in Riverside
· 1/17 – Church of Jesus Christ in Bath
· 1/17 – Bennett’s Creek Bible Church in Canisteo
· 1/17, 1/19 – KFC in Horseheads
· 1/17, 1/19 – Finger Lakes Gaming in Farmington
· 1/18, 1/19 – Watchdog Building Partners in Waterloo on project
· 1/18 – 1/21 – Van Wormer’s Garage in Cohocton
· 1/18, 1/19, 1/22 – An Apple a Day Care in Corning
· 1/18 – 1/22 – Corelle Brands in Corning
· 1/18 – 1/22 – Kimble Inc in Elmira
· 1/18 – 1/22 – Rimco Plastics in Horseheads
· 1/19 – Fresh Start Church in Hornell
· 1/19 – Walmart in Hornell
· 1/19 – Dancin’ on Edge in Bath
· 1/19, 1/21 – CemeCon Inc in Big Flats
· 1/19, 1/21, 1/22 – Post Office in Horseheads
· 1/19 – 1/22 – Streeter Associates in Elmira
· 1/20 – 1/22 – Bath Police Department
· 1/21 – Miss Lisa’s Artistry of Dance in Hornell
· 1/21 – Ask Chemical Hi-Tech in Alfred
· 1/22, 1/23 – Spotlight Theater in Hornell
Today’s age groups for the positives are as follows:
· 0 – 9 years: 6
· 10 – 19 years: 11
· 20 – 29 years: 9
· 30 – 39 years: 11
· 40 – 49 years: 12
· 50 – 59 years: 8
· 60 – 69 years: 12
· 70 – 79 years: 11
· 80 – 89 years: 2
· 90 – 99 years: 1
“Thankfully, case counts have lessened over the last week,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Do not let the lowered case numbers decrease our resolve in wearing masks, social distancing, keeping social circles small, and getting tested and staying home when ill. The decrease in case counts can only be sustained through collective adherence to all COVID prevention measures.”
All residents should continue to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills or repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell and contact their healthcare provider for instructions if feeling ill.
For the latest Steuben County updates, visit Steuben County’s website at www.steubencony.org or social media pages: www.facebook.com/
