In the United States, the COVID-19 virus has infected approximately 14.9 million people, and there have been over 283,000 deaths. According to the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 tracker, there have been 713,129 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there have been 27,232 deaths statewide. As of 6:40 p.m. on December 7, Allegany County’s statistics are as follows:
Confirmed Cases: 1,270 (23 new)
Recovered Cases: 1,065
COVID-19 Related Deaths: 50 (Depending on reporting times and agencies, this figure may vary between different reports.)
Total Quarantined/Isolated to Date: 5,681
Released from Quarantine/Isolation: 4,813
Currently Quarantined/Isolated: 868
Precautionary Travel Quarantines to Date: 1,345
Total COVID-19 Antibody Tests Given: 885
Total COVID-19 Antibody Positives: 50
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.com; Website: www.alleganyco.com
Facebook: Allegany County, NY, Government & Allegany County Department of Health
For re-opening questions and information:
New York Forward Website: https://forward.ny.gov/
Allegany County’s Website: https://www.alleganyco.com/coronavirus/reopening-allegany-county/
Allegany County Re-Opening Email: reopen@alleganyco.com
