The Livingston County Department of Health reported five new positive cases of COVID-19 in Livingston County this morning.

The total number of positive cases the county has had is 80, with 34 of those cases active as of Saturday, according to the countys COVID-19 data tracking map.

The newest cases include a male in his 40s living in Mount Morris, a male in his 20s who resides in Mount Morris, a female in her 50s who resides in Geneseo, a male in his 70s who resides in Conesus, and a male infant living in North Dansville.

The individuals and any associated household members are now in the county Department of Health quarantine process, according to Jennifer Rodriguez, the countys public health director.

The county Department of Health has begun outreach to identify close contacts and potential exposure areas per prescribed New York State regulations, Rodriguez said.

The county has reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 13 days. The last day without a new case reported was April 18.

Rodriguez attributed the succession of positive cases to the increased testing the county has been able to conduct. More than 1,100 Livingston County residents have been tested for COVID-19, including nearly 50 on Friday. The results include 1,078 negative test results, and 80 positive tests.

COVID-19 testing is available for Livingston County residents at curbside testing locations in Dansville and Geneseo. The tests are to confirm the presence of the COVID-19 virus and are not an antibody test, which is a blood test that looks for antibodies that are created in your body after you have had COVID-19.

Individuals seeking a test will need to first call their primary care physician to get a requisition for a test. Individuals who do not have a healthcare provider, should call the Livingston County Department of Health at (585) 243-7270 to see if they meet the COVID-19 testing criteria.

Testing includes those with COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or trouble breathing. Testing has also been expanded to include those who are considered essential healthcare workers and those without a fever, but having other respiratory ailments, or those who are vulnerable due to underlying health conditions.

COVID-19 testing in Livingston County has also been prioritized for individuals with or without symptoms who are employed as health care workers, first responders, or in any position within a nursing home, long-term care facility, or other congregate care setting.

Confirmed cases in Livingston County include 25 in Avon, including 13 at the Avon Nursing Home; 11 in Geneseo, 10 in Mount Morris, six in Nunda, five each in Caledonia, Livonia, North Dansville and York, four in Lima, three in Conesus, and one in Springwater.

The county has reported that 41 patients have recovered from the virus. These include eight each in Geneseo and Avon, five each in Mount Morris and Nunda, four in Livonia, three in North Dansville and York, two in Conesus, and one each in Caledonia, Lima and Springwater, according to the countys COVID-19 data tracking map.

The county has reported five deaths attributed to COVID-19.

The county updates its COVID-19 tracking map daily. To view it, click here.

If you have a fever, cough or trouble breathing, call your health care provider for an assessment of your symptoms.

If you feel as though you may have had exposure to COVID-19, call the county Department of Health at (585) 243-7270.

For general information on COVID-19 or to learn how to volunteer, call 1-877-280-6775.

Livingston County Mental Health has created a help line for community members who need someone to talk to during these stressful times. This is a free and confidential service. Call (585) 243-7251 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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