COVID-19 Statistics Update, August 14, 2020

August 14, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw
Graphic of a map of Oswego County with the words COVID-19 Statistics, Oswego County
Graphic by Fred Reed.

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been 11 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday.

The cumulative reported number is 273 cases across the county and of those, 251 have recovered and four have died.

According to the Oswego County Health Department, a cluster is being investigated at Raby’s Ace Home Center in Oswego. More information can be found here.

“Among the 11 cases reported today, some are related to a cluster, some to a sports camp outside the county, and some are sporadic as are most of the cases we’ve seen recently,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “Our staff in the preventive services division of the health department have identified most of the close contacts and will continue to monitor them. A public exposure announcement will be issued as well.”

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup urges residents to continue to take every necessary precaution to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. He also reminds businesses and organizations that they must follow New York State guidance and submit a re-opening plan to the state before they can resume serving customers. 

“The community cluster and general increase in today’s report shows that the COVID-19 virus is still quite active in our community,” Weatherup said. “We must continue to take personal responsibility to help prevent the spread of the disease as we move forward with re-opening our communities.”

Today’s statistics are below:

Oswego County: (as of 3 p.m.) Note, the total number of positive cases is cumulative and the number of recoveries and deaths are of those numbers.

  • Total # of active cases: 18 (yesterday: 9)
  • Total # of positive cases: 273 (yesterday: 262)
  • Total # of recoveries: 251 (yesterday: 249)
  • Total # of hospitalizations: 25 (no change from yesterday)
  • Total # of deaths: 4 (no change from yesterday)
  • Total # tests: 31,193 (yesterday: 30,466)
  • Total # of negative results: 30,717 (yesterday: 29,999)
  • Total # of people in mandatory isolation/quarantine: 99 (yesterday: 81)
  • Total # of positive antibody tests: 75 (as of Aug. 13)
  • Total # of negative antibody tests: 3,142 (as of Aug. 13)

The county has stopped releasing data for pending results, number of people in precautionary quarantine and total number completed/released from monitoring. Data will not be released on Saturdays or Sundays. Antibody test results are released once a week.

In the event that a person who tests positive for COVID-19 had public exposure when they were contagious and the health department could not contact those at risk individually, a news release is issued. Investigations go back two days prior to symptom onset for symptomatic positive patients, or two days prior to testing for asymptomatic positive patients, up until the time a positive patient is isolated.

Municipalities With Cases: Note: There have been no changes in the ranges from yesterday.

No confirmed cases: Albion

1-5 confirmed cases: Amboy, Boylston, Hannibal, Minetto, New Haven, Orwell, Palermo, Parish, Redfield, Sandy Creek, Williamstown

6-10 confirmed cases: Mexico, Oswego Town, West Monroe

11-20 confirmed cases: Constantia, Granby, Richland, Scriba, Volney

21-30 confirmed cases: Hastings, Schroeppel

31-40 confirmed cases: City of Oswego

41-50 confirmed cases: No municipality

Over 50 confirmed cases: City of Fulton

County Updates:

  • The Oswego County Human Resources Department will offer the Oswego County Patrol Officer and Village Police Officer civil service exam Saturday, Sept. 26. Applications for the exam are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. Applications and additional information can be obtained by emailing [email protected], or by calling 315-349-8209, and at  http://www.oswegocounty.com/civilservice. The Municipal Police Training Council fitness requirements and a link to the exam study guide are also posted on the web site.
  • The county asks residents to respond to the 2020 census. To fill out the census, click here or call 1-844-330-2020 (English) or 1-844-468-2020 (Spanish).

New York: (as of yesterday)

  • Total # of positive cases: 424,167 (yesterday: 423,440)
  • Total # of deaths: 25,232 (yesterday: 25,228)

*NY numbers are from the NY State Department of Health.

Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced bowling alleys throughout New York will be allowed to reopen starting Monday, August 17, with strict safety protocols in place. Bowling alleys will be able to operate at a 50% maximum occupancy limit; face coverings and social distancing will be required at all times; every other lane must be closed; patrons need to stay with the party at their assigned lane; thorough cleaning and disinfection of shared or rented equipment between each use will be required; and all food service must follow all state-issued guidance.

Other updates from the state include:

  • Governor Cuomo has partnered with New Jersey Governor Murphy and Connecticut Governor Lamont to create a joint travel advisory for individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19, requiring a quarantine for 14 days when visiting their states.
  • Based on each region’s infection rate, schools across New York State are permitted to open this fall but each school district must have a testing and tracing plan and will decide if an in-person v. hybrid model works best for them while following strict Department of Health Guidance.
  • The State Police and State Liquor Authority are leading a task force to investigate and shut down establishments not complying with the safety standards of the state.
  • To report violations of health and safety restrictions and requirements for businesses, gatherings and individuals, please choose the appropriate link below:
  • Go to forward.ny.gov to find out: Which phase of reopening your region is in; the industry guidance for each phase; regional dashboards for monitoring how the virus is being contained; and information on loans for small businesses.
  • New Yorkers without health insurance can apply through NY State of Health through August 15, 2020; must apply within 60 days of losing coverage.
  • Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services. Any New Yorker can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.

U.S.: (as of 2:27 p.m)

  • Total # of positive cases: 5,280,315 (yesterday: 5,226,916)
  • Total # of deaths: 167,828 (yesterday: 166,623)
  • Total # of recoveries: 1,774,648 (yesterday: 1,755,225)

Worldwide: (as of 2:27 p.m)

  • Total # of positive cases: 21,010,700 (yesterday: 20,716,498)
  • Total # of deaths: 751,269 (yesterday: 751,269)
  • Total # of recoveries: 13,047,560 (yesterday: 12,872,921)

For information on symptoms, diagnostic testing, antibody testing, childhood inflammatory disease related to COVID-19, or other COVID-19 related topics, visit the Oswego County Health Department’s COVID-19 page.

Resources:

  • Oswego County COVID-19 Hotline: 315-349-3330
  • New York Mental Health Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
  • Oswego COVID-19 Mental Health and Crisis Hotline: 315-343-5507

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1 Comment

  1. who is liable at a store like Lowe’s when a NON service dog attacks someone who is wearing a mask? If people have to wear a mask for public safety then businesses need go back to banning NON service animals. Sorry keep your pets at home! I was approached by an angry dog today in a store and I wonder if it was the mask or just the dog. Either way again the only animals that should be in any store is a service dog and a legitimate one at that!

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