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Know the Facts about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Map of Coronavirus Spread

Track the spread of COVID-19 as it continues to travel through New York State and the United States. To view the current confirmed cases for a particular county, click on the corresponding circle. The circle's location represents data in each county, not the closest city or town. The map is updated automatically as new cases are confirmed.

Common Questions About COVID-19

There is currently no published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to COVID-19, nor is there any evidence to suggest that newborns are more prone to COVID-19 than other age demographics. However, most confirmed cases reported have occurred in adults. No newborns or children have died from the virus in the United States.

Read the Q&A with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Daniel Grace
An N95 respirator mask (also referred as a medical respirator) is a tight-fitting respirator mask that reduces the wearer’s exposure to particles including small particle aerosols and large droplets. N95 masks filter out at least 95% of airborne particles and are recommended only for use by healthcare personnel who need protection from both airborne and fluid hazards. These respirators are not used or needed outside of healthcare settings.
The new coronavirus and influenza (flu) are both contagious viruses that cause respiratory illnesses, and both diseases are spread worldwide. Both can cause a fever, cough, body aches, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea, and both can result in pneumonia. But many differences exist, like transmission, medication, and treatment options.

Learn more about the differences between COVID-19 and the flu

Happening Now: For the latest infection numbers in Rochester, Monroe County, and New York visit our data center.

Symptoms

COVID-19 symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. The virus may cause respiratory symptoms such as:

person with breathing problems cartoon — Breathing problems

person with shortness of breath cartoon — Shortness of breath

Cold vs. Flu vs. COVID-19

Symptoms

Fever

Headache

General Aches and Pains

Fatique, Weakness

Extreme Exhaustion

Stuffy Nose

Sneezing

Sore Throat

Cough

Shortness of Breath

Cold

Rare

Slight

Mild

Never

Common

Usual

Common

Mild to moderate

Rare

Flu

High
(100-102 F)can last 3-4 days

Intense

Usual(often severe)

IntenseCan last up to 2-3 weeks

Usual(starts early)

Sometimes

Common

Commoncan become severe

Rare

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Common

Can be present

Has been reported

Common

The New York State Department of Health cautions anyone experiencing symptoms to call their healthcare provider before seeking treatment in person.

Match with a local healthcare provider

For urgent questions and concerns about the virus, call the New York State hotline:
1-888-364-3065.

Know the Facts

Separate fact from fiction and stay informed about COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of misinformation.

FACT 1

Disease doesn’t target specific races or ethnicities

COVID-19 does not target people of Asian descent more than any other race or ethnicity. Being of Asian descent does not increase the chance of getting or spreading COVID-19.

FACT 2

You can reduce your risk of getting COVID-19

Reduce the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands as frequently as possible with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, the CDC says. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; stay home from work when you are sick; and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

FACT 3

COVID-19 is the disease, not the virus

COVID-19 stands for "coronavirus disease 2019" and it is the name of the disease, not the virus. The official name of the virus is "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2" or SARS-COV-2, according to the World Health Organization.

Coronavirus or flu? What's the difference

FACT 4

For most people, the risk of serious illness from the virus is considered low

All demographics with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems, and older adults, are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 than the general population, according to the CDC.

FACT 5

The virus will likely spread person-to-person through many communities

The CDC reports that everyone should prepare for the possibility that COVID-19 will spread to their community at some point. Person-to-person contact is the most likely way the virus spreads, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

FACT 6

Social distancing can prevent the spread in your community

The CDC recommends social distancing to reduce the spread of the virus. It calls for people to increase the space between one another to a distance of six feet and avoid gatherings and crowds. While social distancing can be a change in your routine, there are things you can do to maintain your health and wellness.

Read more about maintaining wellness during social distancing

Prevention

Infection Preventionist for Rochester Regional Health Melissa Bronstein says the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is by washing your hands frequently and practicing social distancing

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use hand sanitizer or an alcohol-based hand rub.

- Melissa Bronstein, Infection Preventionist, Rochester Regional Health

Do the Five

The CDC recommends doing the five to help stop the spread of the coronavirus

1. HANDS

Wash them often Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub such as hand-sanitizer.

2. ELBOW

Cough into it Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze, then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

3. FACE

Don't touch it Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

4. SPACE

Keep a safe distance maintain at least 6 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

5. HOME

stay if you can Practice social distancing, stay home and avoid anyone who might be sick.

How We're Prepared

All Rochester Regional Health locations are taking diligent precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We have enacted additional protocols to go along with our already robust standard procedures to protect our employees, patients and community.

In collaboration with the Monroe County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health, we are now focused on managing the spread of COVID-19. Our health system is playing an active role in doing this and in testing and treating patients with COVID-19.

Learn about our testing procedures Read about our new Telehealth services

Meet our Experts

Robert Mayo, MD

Chief Medical Officer
Executive Vice President
COVID-19 Task Force

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Melissa Bronstein

Director, Infection Prevention and Control
COVID-19 Task Force

Hiloni Bhavsar, MD

Chief Quality Officer
COVID-19 Task Force

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Emil Lesho, DO

Infection Disease Specialist

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New York State has set up a hotline for citizens with questions and concerns about the coronavirus: 1-888-364-3065. You can also call our Rochester Regional Health hotline at (585) 922-INFO for additional questions.

Closing and Cancellations: View the list of current Rochester Regional Health location closings and cancellations. View list.

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Thousands of people are asking how they can help in this time of crisis, so Rochester Regional Health is maintaining a list of ways you can support our frontline medical teams and patients at our hospitals and programs.

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Symptoms

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High Fever

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