In the United States, the COVID-19 virus has infected approximately 6.63 million people, and there have been over 196,000 deaths. (Please note that the US figures are lower than what was reported yesterday.) According to the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 tracker, there have been 446,366 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there have been 25,410 deaths statewide. As of 12:30 p.m. on September 16, Allegany County’s statistics are as follows:
- Confirmed Cases: 98
- Recovered Cases: 95
- COVID-19 Related Deaths: one
- Total Quarantined/Isolated to Date: 1,330
- Released from Quarantine/Isolation: 1,265
- Currently Quarantined/Isolated: 65
- Precautionary Travel Quarantines to Date: 847
- Total COVID-19 Antibody Tests Given: 747
- Total COVID-19 Antibody Positives: 35
If your life or someone else is in imminent danger, call 911. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please contact the following resources:
COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 844-863-9314
Allegany County Crisis Hotline: 888-448-3367
Allegany County Community Services: 585-593-1991 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
NYS Text Line: Text “GOT5” to 741741
Veterans’ Crisis Lifeline: 822-273-8255 (Press 1)
For additional COVID-19 questions and information:
Call: 585-268-9250 (Health Department)
Email: healthinfo@alleganyco.gov; Website: www.alleganyco.gov
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For re-opening questions and information:
New York Forward Website: https://forward.ny.gov/
Allegany County’s Website: https://www.alleganyco.gov/coronavirus/reopening-allegany-county/
Allegany County Re-Opening Email: reopen@alleganyco.gov
09 16 20 COVID 19 Statistic Update Allegany County Press Release
https://www.alleganyco.gov/coronavirus/county-government-notices/