Active cases in Steuben County continue recent decline
The Evening Tribune
Cases associated with three local schools were among 17 Steuben County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in Wednesday s report from the Steuben County Public Health Department.
Three individuals are associated with Avoca High School, Canisteo-Greenwood High School and the Hornell Intermediate School, said the county.
Active cases continued to decline, falling to 216 down 12 from Tuesday and 98 since Friday. Steuben County s lower numbers reflect falling COVID-19 rates across the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that the statewide positivity of 3.54% is the lowest since Nov. 25.
With winter breaks approaching for Steuben County schools, Public Health Director Darlene Smith urged residents planning trips to adhere to New York state’s travel guidelines.
The New York State tiered distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine makes it crucial that residents know when they are eligible to receive the vaccine, where they are slated to receive their shots, and how to make an appointment.
Earlier this month, United Health Services unveiled a New York State Southern Tier Regional COVID-19 Vaccination website at www.nyuhs.org/southerntiervax, which shows a county-by-county look where doses are available at pharmacies, hospitals and local health departments statewide, and also includes links for how to make an appointment at each facility.
If someone is unable to make an appointment online, call 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829), although callers are warned there may be a long hold time due to the volume.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Steuben County. 83 new cases, and one COVID-19 related death were reported on Tuesday. This now brings the total number of active cases to 618. On Monday, the Ste.
Just like the rest of New York State, Steuben County is currently in Phase 1A for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Steuben County Public Health Director, Darlene Smith tells WENY News, she beli.