COVID-19 Statistics Update, September 22, 2020

September 22, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw
James Weatherup briefs the public in a video update. Image from Oswego County Government's YouTube channel.

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

The cumulative reported number 577 is cases across the county and of those, 482 have recovered and four have died.

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup posted a briefing video today. In the update, he discussed the recent spike in cases at SUNY Oswego.

Last Friday, the college announced it would voluntarily pause in-person instruction for two weeks before it hit the 100-threshold that would cause for the state to mandate them to suspend in-person classes for two weeks. More information can be found here.

“Suspending on-campus activities and taking strong enforcement measures will help slow down the spread of infection,” Weatherup said.

He also discussed the reason for the differences in reported numbers between the county’s dashboard and the college’s dashboard. He said the variation is due to timing and reporting criteria.

“The college dashboard includes all students, including students from different counties,” Weatherup said. “The county’s dashboard includes only those who reside in Oswego County. Students who went to their home county and tested positive in their home county are included in the college’s numbers, but not the county’s.”

Weatherup also said the salmon fishing season has begun and is bringing visitors to Oswego County. He said signage and billboards are being installed to remind anglers to maintain social distance. They are also working with the state Department of Environmental Conservation to share the message of the importance of following the state protective guidelines.

“These rules also apply to visitors who are here for other reasons, whether to work the outage at Nine Mile or attend a wedding or a family event. People who are visiting from restricted states are required to quarantine for 14 days,” Weatherup said. “All businesses should be following the New York state guidance. The only way we are going to get control of this virus is to keep practicing preventative measures – social distance, wear face coverings and follow the other recommendations.”

He ended the update by asking county residents to complete their 2020 census. The deadline is September 30.

Today’s statistics are below:

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

  • Total # of active cases: 91 (yesterday: 101)
  • Total # of positive cases: 577 (yesterday: 569)
  • Total # of recoveries: 482 (yesterday: 464)
  • Total # of hospitalizations: 28 (no change from yesterday)
  • Total # of deaths: 4 (no change from yesterday)
  • Total # tests: 45,249 (yesterday: 45,003)
  • Total # of negative results: 44,534 (yesterday: 44,297)
  • Total # of people in mandatory isolation/quarantine: 371 (yesterday: 397)
  • Total # of positive antibody tests: 83 (as of Sept. 17)
  • Total # of negative antibody tests: 3,310 (as of Sept. 17)

Municipalities With Cases:

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

6-10 confirmed cases: Mexico, New Haven

11-20 confirmed cases: Constantia, Richland, Scriba, Volney, West Monroe

21-30 confirmed cases: Schroeppel

31-40 confirmed cases: Granby, Hastings

41-50 confirmed cases: No municipality

51-60 confirmed cases: No municipality

61-70 confirmed cases: City of Fulton

71-80 confirmed cases: No municipality

81-90 confirmed cases: No municipality

91-100 confirmed cases: No municipality

101-125 confirmed cases: No municipality

126-150 confirmed cases: Oswego Town

151-175 confirmed cases: City of Oswego

Map of the case ranges by municipality. Image from Oswego County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard.

SUNY Oswego Statistics: (as of 3:45 p.m.)

  • Total number of active cases: 82 (yesterday: 134)
  • Total number of cumulative confirmed cases since Aug. 12: 246 (yesterday: 241)
  • Total number of tests: 7,422 (yesterday: 6,979)
  • Total number of confirmed cases Sept. 12 to Sept. 25: 150 (yesterday: 145)
    • students living on-campus: 75 (yesterday: 72)
    • students living off-campus while taking classes on-campus: 55 (no change)
    • employees working on-campus: 1 (no change)
    • students living off-campus learning remotely: 19 (yesterday: 17)
    • employees working remotely: 0 (no change)
  • Total number of students in on-campus quarantine: 94 (yesterday: 104)
  • Total number of students in on-campus isolation: 34 (yesterday: 56)
  • Total number of recoveries: 164 (yesterday: 107)

The campus has voluntarily moved to remote learning Sept. 21 to Oct. 5.

The college has not released information on their dashboard regarding how many off-campus students are in quarantine/isolation.

New York: (as of yesterday)

  • Total # of positive cases: 451,227 (yesterday: 450,473)
  • Total # of deaths: 25,432 (yesterday: 25,428)

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

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.
  • Indoor dining in New York City will be allowed to reopen starting September 30 with a 25 percent occupancy but will be subject to strict safety protocols.
  • New York City restaurant patrons who observe violations can report issues by calling 833-208-4160, or by texting ‘VIOLATION’ to 855-904-5036.
  • 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 December 31, 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 3:23 p.m.)

  • Total # of positive cases: 6,882,969 (yesterday: 6,829,956)
  • Total # of deaths: 200,477 (yesterday: 199,690)
  • Total # of recoveries: 2,615,974 (yesterday: 2,590,695)

Worldwide: (as of 3:23 p.m.)

  • Total # of positive cases: 31,433,180 (yesterday: 31,175,205)
  • Total # of deaths: 966,970 (yesterday: 962,076)
  • Total # of recoveries: 21,546,624 (yesterday: 21,294,229)

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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