Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update: May 5 – May 11

by Kassadee Bradshaw | May 11, 2021 4:56 pm

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been a total of 123 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this week.

“According to the CDC, the County’s seven-day accumulated new case reports are less than 94.8 per 100,000 people, and its community transmission rate has lowered to ‘substantial,’” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “Still, to achieve a solid downward trend and make our communities safer, we need to continue following the CDC’s guidance and practice preventive measures.”

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup briefed the public today in his weekly video. Today he discussed the FDA’s approval for adolescents aged 12 to 15 to receive the Pfizer vaccine.

“This is an important step as we move towards achieving herd immunity,” Weatherup said. “National, state and local data all show a shift toward more younger populations getting the virus rather than older populations. This is because more older people are vaccinated than younger people are, and it is evidence of the vaccine’s effectiveness.”

Weatherup urged everyone who is eligible for the vaccine to make an appointment to get one.

There will be another mini clinic at the G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton on Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine will be administered, so those aged 18 and older are eligible. To make an appointment, click here [1]or call the county’s COVID-19 Hotline: 315-349-3330.

He said the CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker[2] has Oswego County’s transmission rate as “Substantial,” a step down from its “High” rate last week.

“In theory, this is good news, but it demonstrates the fluctuation we’ve seen in recent reports,” Weatherup said. “We must remain steadfast as we work to get more people vaccinated, reduce community transmission, and overcome this disease.”

Weatherup also acknowledged the nurses in Oswego County, as tomorrow is the last day of National Nurses Week.

Supervising Public Health Nurse Jodi Martin joined the video to further discuss the county’s health care services.

Beyond responding to the pandemic, Oswego County’s nursing staff provide services such as immunizations, disease surveillance, lead poisoning prevention, and home-based health care.

“Working with residents, we have noticed that some individuals have been reluctant to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine because they don’t have health insurance,” Martin said. “First, there is no cost to the vaccine itself. Second, while there is a small admin fee that gets billed to health insurance, no one will be turned away for the lack of insurance or the inability to pay.”

Senior Public Health Educator Diane Oldenburg reported that 77.1% of Oswego County residents aged 65 and older have been vaccinated, which is greater than the state’s vaccination rate of 75.2% for that age group.

She also said at the beginning of the pandemic, the average age of death associated with the virus was 82, and when vaccinations started, doses were prioritized for senior citizens first. Since April 7, there have been no additional deaths in Oswego County associated with the virus.

“It also shows how the average age of new positive cases has shifted to the younger populations since vaccinations started,” Oldenburg said.

She said the age 66 and above group went from 17% of cases to 5%, while the 19 to 44 year old age group increased from 39% to 49%.

She said among the thousands of doses of vaccine the county has administered, they have been no reports of any severe adverse reactions to the shot. Some residents have reported no reactions at all and others have reported common side effects such as: sore arm, fever, fatigue or nausea.

Weatherup rejoined the video to discuss loosened state restrictions.

On April 22, racing venues were allowed to open at 20% capacity. Graduation ceremonies are now permitted with limited capacity. Effective Saturday, gyms and fitness centers will be able to increase capacity to 50%. The curfew has been lifted. Beginning next Monday, bars and restaurants may keep their outdoor dining areas after midnight.

The state has also adopted the CDC’s new guidance for face masks. People who are fully vaccinated may participate in outdoor activities without wearing a mask, except in certain crowded settings like parades, concerts, sporting venues and similar situations.

Oswego County updates:

Today’s statistics are below:

Oswego County:[5] (as of 3 p.m.) 

Municipalities With Cases[6]: Map updated yesterday.

1-10 confirmed cases: Boylston

11-25 confirmed cases: Redfield

26-50 confirmed cases: Amboy

51-75 confirmed cases: Minetto, Orwell, Williamstown

101-150 confirmed cases: Albion, Parish

151-200 confirmed cases: New Haven

201-250 confirmed cases: Palermo, Sandy Creek, West Monroe

251-300 confirmed cases: Constantia, Hannibal, Mexico

301-350 confirmed cases: Scriba

351-400 confirmed cases: Granby, Richland

Over 400 confirmed cases: City of Fulton, City of Oswego, Hastings, Oswego Town, Schroeppel, Volney

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

SUNY Oswego Statistics[7]: (as of 3 p.m.)

Oswego County School Districts: Look for your school district’s COVID-19 report card here[8]. It shows if there are any positive cases within the school district, for students and staff.

Oswego County Nursing Home Deaths: (as of May 10 – no change since Feb. 8)

New York: [12](as of yesterday) 

*NY numbers and nursing home numbers are from the NY State Department of Health.

Other updates from the state can be found here[14].

U.S.[15]: (as of 1:20 p.m.)

Worldwide:[16] (as of 1:20 p.m.)

Resources:

COVID-19 Information:

Testing Information:

Free transportation is available to residents to go to COVID-19 test and vaccination sites through a partnership between Oswego County and Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. Transportation is available Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call 315-598-1514 to schedule a ride in advance.

Vaccine Information:

Miscellaneous:

Links For Statistics:

Notes: The total number of positive cases in Oswego County is cumulative since March 2020 and the number of recoveries and deaths are of those numbers. SUNY Oswego cases are included in the county numbers, however, the county tracks only those living in Oswego County. That means that students who chose to leave and go back to their home county and test positive there will be included on the college’s dashboard, but not the county’s. Their positive result would be reported to their home county, not here.

SUNY Oswego reset its numbers for the Winter/Spring 2021 semesters and does not include numbers from Aug. 12, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021. Total cases reported include 221 past positive cases (experienced during the winter break: Nov. 2020 –Jan. 2021) of students residing off-campus, who were required to provide evidence of positive test results and recovery upon returning to campus.

The first two cases in Oswego County were confirmed March 22, 2020. missing or outdated ad config

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Endnotes:
  1. here : https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=C1AEE4420D6C01C4E0530A6C7C152909
  2. CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
  3. here: https://oswegocountytoday.com/news/oswego-county-invites-job-seekers-to-outdoor-job-fair-may-12/
  4. here: https://oswegocountytoday.com/news/dss-hosts-orientation-meeting-for-future-foster-adoptive-parents/
  5. Oswego County:: https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/index.php
  6. Municipalities With Cases: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/3fd162cd12264b418dc03bdebd7f5300
  7. SUNY Oswego Statistics: https://ww1.oswego.edu/oswego-forward/covid-19-dashboard
  8. here: https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home
  9. Nursing home: https://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/diseases/covid-19/fatalities_nh.pdf
  10. Assisted living facility: https://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/diseases/covid-19/fatalities_acf.pdf
  11. adult care facility: https://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/diseases/covid-19/fatalities_other_acf.pdf
  12. New York: : https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Map?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no
  13. deaths: https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Fatalities?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no
  14. here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
  15. U.S.: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
  16. Worldwide:: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
  17. Potential COVID-19 Exposure Sites In Oswego County: https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_exposure.php
  18. Oswego County YouTube Updates: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ELFNINuYGu9umMYQoyKMg
  19. Oswego County COVID-19 Testing Sites: https://cms3.revize.com/revize/oswegonyhealth/Oswego%20County%20Testing%20Sites.pdf
  20. Am I Eligible?: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
  21. Oswego County Vaccine Clinics: https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
  22. COVID-19 Vaccine Information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
  23. NY COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker Dashboard: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker
  24. Schedule an Appointment: https://www.kinneydrugs.com/locations/appointments/NY/
  25. Wayne Drug : https://stores.healthmart.com/waynepharmacy/stores.aspx
  26. City of Oswego Emergency Assistance: http://cityofoswegoemergencyassistance.org/index.html
  27. Oswego County Health Department : https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/index.php
  28. Oswego County Health Department COVID-19 dashboard: https://coronavirus-oswegogis.hub.arcgis.com/
  29. New York Department of Health: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
  30. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
  31. Oswego County Office for the Aging: https://www.oswegocounty.com/departments/human_services/office_for_the_aging/index.php
  32. CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
  33. Oswego County: https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/index.php
  34. SUNY Oswego Dashboard: https://ww1.oswego.edu/oswego-forward/covid-19-dashboard
  35. New York state : https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/county-county-breakdown-positive-cases
  36. U.S. : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
  37. Worldwide: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

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