COVID-19 Resources
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Wednesday, 10/28/2020 Dashboard Archive
COVID-19 Testing Information
Testing is available to all New Yorkers statewide. You do not need to be symptomatic or an essential worker to get a test.
Test sites run by New York State are free. The state runs a test site at Monroe Community College. Test sites operated by private companies (pharmacies, medical practices, not-for-profits) may charge fees. you are advised to check with the testing site and your insurer in advance of being tested.
Important Resources
- ROCCOVID.ORG SYMPTOM TRACKER
- FACE COVERING FAQ
- DETAILED GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRIES - PHASE 4
- JOB PORTAL FOR ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS
- RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, TEMPORARY HOUSING, HEAP & HERR, FOOD AND CHILDCARE
- NEWHALLOWEEN 2020 HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES - DOS & DONTS FLYER
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 Health Care Providers, Facilities and Nursing Homes
From the CDC:
- Information for Health Care Professionals
- Resources for Healthcare Facilities
- FAQ about Respirators and their use
- Interim guidance for Emergency Medical Services Systems
- Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-9 in Long-Term Care Facilities
From the NYS Department of Health:
- Hospital Discharges and Admissions to Nursing Homes
- Hospital Discharges and Admissions to ACFs
- Recommendations to Protect Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19
- Visitor signage for posting at Nursing Homes
- Novel COVID-19 Information for Providers
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes
Videos:
- Donning and Doffing for Infection Prevention
- NP/OP Swab Collection Process
- Mask Fit Check and Face Shield Cleaning
- Empowering and Protecting your Family During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Dr. Price
Other Links:
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases information on COVID-19 Vaccine development
- Interim Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection for Congregate Settings for COVID-19
- UL-SUR-058 Corcraft Hand Sanitizer Pre Mix Safety Data Sheet
- Assisted Living Facility PPE Training
- SNF/LTC Facility PPE Training
- Apply for Long Term Care (LTC) Facility Positions
- Common Ground Health Posters:
For Child Care Providers and Schools
- NYSDOH Update on the 2019 Novel COVID-19 for Schools
- CDC Resources for K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs
- State Office of Children and Family Services letter to day care providers
- Interim Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection for Congregate Settings for COVID-19
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare and Respond to COVID-19 Disease
- NYS DOH/NYSED School (PreK-12) Guidance: COVID-19 (March 9, 2020)
- Centers for Disease Control Considerations for School Closure
For 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.
Message From County Executive Adam J. Bello
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.
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