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June 22, 2020 Update
Columbia County Department of Health Update
6/22/20 COVID-19 Update
As of 3 PM on June 22, 2020:
– Columbia County has had 37 residents that have passed away from COVID-19.
-Columbia County has 430 confirmed positive cases.
-There are 27 active cases of COVID-19 in Columbia County.
– 366 of the 428 cases have recovered from COVID-19
– 9 of the positive cases are hospitalized, none of those hospitalized are in the ICU
-We have received 9,432 PCR reports. Please note this number represents duplicate reports, out of county, and multiple nursing home testings.
https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com/…/coronavirus-covid…/
Columbia County Department of Health’s Mobile Testing Clinic Schedule
June 23rd 9-11 AM Walk-up Clinic (Sidewalk in front of John L. Edwards) Hudson
June 30th 9-11 AM Walk-up Clinic (Sidewalk in front of John L. Edwards) Hudson
July 7th 9-11 AM Walk-up Clinic (Sidewalk in front of John L. Edwards) Hudson
July 12th Drive thru Clinic (325 Columbia St., Hudson) 9-12 PM **Pre-registration Required** https://forms.gle/93TB4ibcWFamZsUPA
July 21st 9-11 AM Walk-up Clinic (Sidewalk in front of John L. Edwards) Hudson
July 28th 9-11 AM Walk-up Clinic (Sidewalk in front of John L. Edwards) Hudson
Pre-Registration will NOT be necessary for Walk-up clinics. Please be sure to bring a form of photo identification.
Masks are REQUIRED for entry.
We will be limiting the walk-up clinics to 50 tests each. We recommend anyone who would like to be tested get to the clinic as early as possible to ensure they secure one of the 50 tests. The Drive thru clinics will have the capacity to accommodate 100 tests.
These tests will be nasopharyngeal swabs which are most useful to detect the virus in actively sick people. The kits used at these testing sites are part of those purchased with the help of private donations to Columbia County.
Symptoms most typical of cases of COVID-19 include the following:
-Fever
-Cough
-Trouble Breathing
-Loss of Taste or Smell
-and/or any symptoms consistent with the CDC guidelines
We strongly recommend anyone feeling these symptoms be tested for COVID-19.
After leaving the test site, symptomatic residents should go directly home for mandatory quarantine until results are shared with them. Essential workers should plan on quarantining outside of work and being extremely cautious around those they come into contact with.
It may take a few days to receive the test results. Everyone who gets tested at the site will receive their results once they are processed by Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany.
Law enforcement will be on-site along with EMS services.
Columbia County Update
BUSINESS REOPENING TOOLS
Phase One and Phase Two of New York Forward is open in Columbia County, Guidelines and templates relating to reopening plans can be found at:
Phase One: https://columbiacomeback.com/resources/phase-one/ Phase Two: https://columbiacomeback.com/resources/phase-two/ Phase Three: https://columbiacomeback.com/resources/phase-three/
(Phase III scheduled for June 17th, NYS link https://forward.ny.gov/phase-three-industries)
Also, New York State has a “Reopening Tool,” designed to let businesses know when they may reopen in a particular region. It can be accessed at: https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/nyforward
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Family Assistance Network: As part of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Columbia County Emergency Management has asked leaders in the human services and spiritual areas of our community for help, Director of Emergency Management David W. Harrison, Jr., said Saturday. The individuals were asked to form a Family Assistance Network to provide information to assist county residents who may be dealing with someone close to them who passed away as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Information on where someone can reach out for help is posted on various websites, including the Columbia County website: www.columbiacountyny.com and the Emergency Management Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/columbiacountyemergencymanagementoffice
Hotline for Elderly and Vulnerable: Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett has established a hotline for the elderly and vulnerable in our county, including those with medical conditions or are disabled, who would welcome a deputy checking on their well-being on a daily basis. The number for the hotline is 518-828-0601, extension 1400.
DONATION INFORMATION
Monetary: Monetary donations intended for the purchase of coronavirus testing kits and much-needed equipment for emergency responders, medical personnel, and others on the front lines of the coronavirus fight are advised to send a check in care of Columbia County, with coronavirus noted in the memo field. The check should be sent to the Columbia County Controller’s Office, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534. All money received is being placed in a dedicated account.
PPE: Those wishing to make donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks, face shields, and gowns, are advised to contact the Emergency Management Office at 518-828-1212. If no one answers, leave a message and someone will return the call.
Food: Donations should be directed to the county Office for the Aging (518-828-4258) and local food pantries. Masks: Those interested in donating masks should contact Austerlitz Town Supervisor and county Health and Human Services Committee Chairman Rob Lagonia at [email protected]. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s five or 100, we need every one,” said Lagonia, who recommends that those wishing to help out with mask donations consult CDC guidelines at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy- cloth-face-coverings.html
Currently, Ocean State Job Lot stores are offering free fabric for use in the construction of masks in a “Mask Fabric For Free” campaign. Visit any Ocean State location for the fabric, which is said to be of a high-quality cotton/polyester blend available in two sizes. Further information is available on the Ocean State Job Lot website. Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts is offering free mask kits. Those seeking to acquire a kit are advised to order online for curbside pickup. The Greenport store telephone number is 518-828-2621. Current store hours are 11a.m. to 6 p.m.
DISCLAIMER
It is the county’s intention to issue accurate information regarding the coronavirus situation under conditions that can change by the minute. For the most up-to-date, accurate information, visit the County Department of Health’s website at https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com/home/coronavirus-covid-19 or their Facebook page @: https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-County-Department-of-Health-469399129790791/. The state’s coronavirus website, with up-to-the-minute information, can be located at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.
The county will issue a press release on the coronavirus situation Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. The releases can be found on the Columbia County website and the Facebook pages of the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Health, and the Emergency Management Office.
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