COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION:

COVID-19 testing is available to all New Yorkers statewide. You do not need to be symptomatic or an essential worker to get a test.

If you go to a test site run by New York State, there is never any charge for your test. In Monroe County, the state runs a test site at Monroe Community College. If you go to a test site operated by local private companies including pharmacies and medical practices or not-for-profit organizations, you are advised to check with the testing site and your insurer in advance of being tested to confirm you will not be responsible for any fees associated with your test.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

FIND A TESTING SITE
ROCCOVID.ORG SYMPTOM TRACKER
FACE COVERING FAQ
DETAILED GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRIES ABLE TO REPOEN AS WE ENTER PHASE 4 OF NEW YORK FORWARD
JOB PORTAL FOR ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, TEMPORARY HOUSING, HEAP & HERR, FOOD AND CHILDCARE

RESOURCES FOR:

REOPENING K-12 SCHOOLS IN MONROE COUNTY
GENERAL PUBLIC
TRAVELERS
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, FACILITIES & NURSING HOMES
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS & SCHOOLS
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
GYMS & FITNESS CENTERS

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COVID-19 Resources

With COVID-19 cases confirmed and growing here in Monroe County, we all need to take measures to help prevent infection and spreading the disease to others.

First, it is important to stay informed on a regular basis. Information and guidance related to COVID-19 changes daily. We are continually updating the resources below to provide easy access to accurate, timely information.

COVID-19 is impacting our entire community. We’re in this together, and we’ll get through it together. At this stage in the spread of the virus, social distancing is a critically important action we can all take in order to flatten the curve. Flatten the curve means slowing the spread of an epidemic so that the capacity of the healthcare system doesn’t become overwhelmed. The curve represents the number of cases over time, and flattening that curve means preventing a huge surge of new cases in a very short period of time—which is extremely challenging for health officials to handle. By flattening the curve, we can collectively lessen the impact on our healthcare providers and ensure they have the capacity to deal with those individuals most in need of care.

So if you’re wondering how you can help, this is the most significant impact that you can have! Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, behave as if you have been exposed. There is a good chance that you have been exposed, and you could be spreading the virus to vulnerable people without knowing it. Social distancing and staying home are the most important things that all Americans and residents of Monroe County can do right now, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

If you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider. Do not visit your doctor’s office or an emergency room without calling first so staff members can take appropriate precautions. If you do not have a health care provider, contact the Monroe County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline or email:

PHONE: (585) 753-5555
EMAIL: COVID19@monroecounty.gov

Again, it’s important to emphasize: please do your part to avoid contracting or spreading illness. Some of the most effective ways to prevent infection are on the chart below. In addition, please practice social distancing at work and wherever you go.

This is a new experience for our community. We must be patient and work together to help keep our families and our community safe and healthy. Let’s practice good habits and get through this together.

If you do not find the information you are seeking below, please don’t hesitate to call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at (888) 364-3065.

Reopening K-12 Schools in Monroe County:

For the General Public:

How to protect yourself from COVID-19:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the length of the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end, twice). If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Follow step by step instructions here: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with your sleeve or a tissue (then throw the tissue in the trash).
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Up-to-date information on the status of the virus outbreak in the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention summary page on COVID-19
State Department of Health COVID-19 summary
Know the facts about COVID-19 disease 2019, stop the spread of rumors
CDC Factsheet: What you need to know about COVID-19 disease 2019
5 Steps to prepare for COVID-19
Information on COVID-19 and Pregnant Women and Children
Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for COVID-19 Disease 2019
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Public and Private Facilities for COVID-19.
CDC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Checker
Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Dos and Don'ts for Disinfecting with Bleach
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide

For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

Paid Family Leave Quarantine Documents

For Travelers

For Health Care Providers, Facilities and Nursing Homes

Order of the Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Testing
- Spanish Language Version

From the CDC:

From the NYS Department of Health:

Videos:

Other Links:

For Child Care Providers and Schools

Mental Health Resources

Transportation Recommendations

Recommendations for Transportation

Gyms & Fitness Centers

GYM & FITNESS CENTER INSPECTIONS
Fitness centers and gyms that are seeking to reopen under NY Forward guidelines must schedule a Monroe County Department of Public Health inspection prior to reopening or within two weeks of reopening. To schedule an inspection or ask a question, call the COVID-19 Hotline at (585)753-5555 or COVID19@monroecounty.gov. A public health sanitarian will contact you.

Find Interim Guidance for Gyms & Fitness Centers During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency document at the link below. This document must be signed prior to reopening.