COVID-19 QUESTIONS, RESOURCES, VACCINES, AND TESTING

UPDATE: Week of JUNE 1

CASES UPDATE ERIE & NIAGARA COUNTY:

• Erie County has 89,335 cases to date with 1,795 deaths.
• Niagara County has 19,986 cases to date and 371 deaths.

NEED A VACCINE? MOST PLACES ARE TAKING WALK-INS! https://www.vaccines.gov/search.

NEW UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

RAPID TESTING LOCATIONS:
1. Learn more here. You can call Urban Family Practice at 716-882-0366.
2. Also, call 716-574-6016 (Open 24 hours and holidays) for rapid testing
3. Kenmore Prescription Center, Delaware Ave. 874-6360 $65. 15 min.

REGULAR COVID TESTING SITES: FIND A SITE NEAR YOU TO GET TESTED! Diagnostic tests are available for free through ECDOH and can be scheduled at (716) 858-2929.

• The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) updated information.
• Our COVID-19 Information Line team is working with many county departments and outside agencies to keep our Frequently Asked Questions updated. Review that list here:http://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=frequently-asked-questions-and-answers-about-covid-19-coronavirus

General Information and Resources

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.  For the latest information, go to CDC COVID-19 website.

General Information

• FAQs – ECDOH COVID-19 Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQs), Local Information & Resources about Coronavirus COVID-19 (Updated 04/08/2020)
• ECDOH COVID-19 Information Line: (716) 858-2929
• NYSDOH COVID-19 Information Line: 1-888-364-3065
• Volunteer your time
• Community Resources
• Domestic Violence: NYS launched a new texting program and confidential service to help New Yorkers experiencing domestic violence. Unfortunately, there has been a rise in domestic violence reports during this pandemic. Abuse victims are often closely watched by their abuser, making these tools needed. We want you to know: You are not alone and you do not have to stay in a dangerous situation. We will help you. Text 844-997-2121 or visit www.opdv.ny.gov to confidentially chat with a professional at any time of day or night.
• Erie County PPE Collection – Please complete this form if you have available PPE that would assist in the COVID-19 response
• Erie County COVID-19 Press Conference Recordings
• ECDOH Press Releases
• Erie County COVID-19 Case Mapping Tool
• ECDOH COVID-19 Quarantine & Testing Data
• Public Advisories of Potential COVID-19 Exposure

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