In the United States, the COVID-19 virus has infected approximately 8.93 million people, and there have been over 228,000 deaths. According to the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 tracker, there have been 503,176 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there have been 25,792 deaths statewide. As of 2:15 p.m. on October 29, Allegany County’s statistics are as follows:
Confirmed Cases: 353
Recovered Cases: 242
COVID-19 Related Deaths: 8*
Total Quarantined/Isolated to Date: 2,664
Released from Quarantine/Isolation: 2,153
Currently Quarantined/Isolated: 511
Precautionary Travel Quarantines to Date: 1,150
Total COVID-19 Antibody Tests Given: 834
Total COVID-19 Antibody Positives: 47
*Nursing home numbers may not be directly reported to the Health Department.
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
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