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Last Updated: April 6, 2020 at 4:32 p.m.

Chautauqua County Covid-19 Data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2,” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing, and staying home if you are ill.

 Chautauqua County's Daily COVID-19 Updates

• April 6, 2020
• April 5, 2020
• April 4, 2020
• April 3, 2020
• April 2, 2020
• April 1, 2020
• March 31, 2020
• March 30, 2020
• March 29, 2020
• March 28, 2020

Resources

Official State and Federal Information Outlets

• cdc.gov
• health.ny.gov

Business Guidance (State and Local)

• NYS on PAUSE
• Is your business required to shut down?
• County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA)
• Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Impacted New Yorkers
• Guidance on Essential Services
• NYS Unemployment - CARES Act

 Community Health Interest

• Services and Benefits
• FAQs about COVID-19
• When to Seek Care
• General Building Cleaning Guidance
• 10 Ways to Manage Respiratory Systems 
• Learn how to Stop the Spread of Germs
• Protect Yourself and Your Family While Enjoying the Outdoors
• Food Pantry List
• Grocery Store Home Delivery
• Pharmacy Home Delivery
• Get Help - Connect with Local Services
• Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund
• Get Involved:  How Health Professions Can Help
• Get Involved:  Volunteer Locally

Emotional Distress Assistance

• COVID-19 Emotional Support
  New  York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline
  844-863-9314 for mental health counseling

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