COVID-19 / Coronavirus Information
- COVID-19 Positive Home Test Reporting Form
- COVID Testing
- COVID Vaccine
- Health Notices / Press Releases
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Preventing Respiratory Illnesses – CDC Guidance
Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. The good news is there are actions you can take to help protect yourself and others from health risks caused by respiratory viruses.
Core prevention strategies
Core prevention strategies are essential practices recommended for everyone. They provide a foundation of protection for you and your loved ones:
- Stay up to date with recommended immunizations. Talk to your doctor or trusted healthcare provider about what may be recommended for you and your family.
- Practice good hygiene like washing your hands regularly and cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
- Take steps for cleaner air as possible in places where people live and work.
- When sick with a respiratory illness:
- Use precautions to prevent spread. Stay home and away from others.
- Seek health care promptly for treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness; treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness.
Additional prevention strategies
Additional prevention strategies are extra measures you can choose that can further reduce your risk of respiratory illness. They can provide an extra layer of protection and can be especially important in certain settings or when illnesses are increasing in your community.
You may not be aware of the things that can make others more vulnerable to serious illness. If you are unsure about the health condition or risk status of those around you, the most protective option is choosing to use these additional prevention strategies.
Key times for prevention
All of the prevention strategies described in this guidance can be helpful to reduce risk. They are especially helpful when:
- Respiratory viruses are causing a lot of illness in your community. One thing to remember, though, is that vaccines take time to work. It’s best to get vaccinated before viruses start spreading in your community.
- You or the people around you were recently exposed to a respiratory virus, are sick, or are recovering.
- You or the people around you have risk factors for severe illness.
Notice
CDC offers separate, specific guidance for healthcare settings (COVID-19, flu, and general infection prevention and control). Federal civil rights laws may require reasonable modifications or reasonable accommodations in various circumstances. Nothing in this guidance is intended to detract from or supersede those laws.
COVID-19 data in New York
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-data-new-york
COVID-19 Vaccines
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
COVID-19 Press Releases https://www.alleganyco.gov/departments/health/coronavirus/health-notices/
Allegany County COVID-19 Updates
Click the links below to view previous Daily Statistical Updates for COVID-19.
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that has been identified in countries all over the world. Persons who have contracted the disease may show mild to severe symptoms, or be completely asymptomatic. The Allegany County Department of Health continues to work with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), CDC, county & regional staff, and local community partners to keep our community members safe.
- Please direct all questions related to COVID-19 concerns to (585) 268-9250 or email healthinfo@alleganyco.gov.
What are the Symptoms?
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms from mild to severe. Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions may be at a higher risk for developing more serious complications. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus: Fever, with a cough or shortness of breath. Other symptoms that may appear include chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.
How Can I Prevent an Infection?
Remember, older adults and people who have underlying health conditions are at higher risk for developing serious complications from the COVID-19 illness.
Individuals can take these preventive actions to help lessen the spread of respiratory disease:
- Wash your hands often. If water is not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others. Children under the age of 2 should not wear face coverings.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If a tissue is not available use the inside of your elbow.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at least daily to prevent the spread of germs.
- Monitor your health daily and be alert for symptoms.