Covid-19 numbers in Greene County continue to increase. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of March 11, the 14-day positivity rate for testing is 4.6 percent, up from 3.9 percent a day earlier. There has been a total of 807 cases in the county; 96 are considered active. There have been 10 deaths due to Covid-19.
Wolf also updated vaccine numbers. As of March 11, a total of 2,713 doses have been provided to Greene County residents, with 905 fully vaccinated. Within the 65 years and older age group, a total of 1,731 doses have been given. Twenty-six percent are fully vaccinated, an increase from 15 percent on March 7.
Wolf also shared guidance from the national Centers for Disease Control information about traveling over spring break. The CDC reminds everyone that travel increases the chances of getting and spreading Covid-19, and asks persons to consider delaying travel and staying home to protect themselves and others.
Those who are traveling should take the following precautions:
- If eligible, get fully vaccinated for Covid-19; wait two weeks to allow your body to build protection
- Get a viral test 1-3 days before travel; keep a copy of test results with you. Do NOT travel if you test positive.
- Check travel restrictions, including air travel, for re-entry into the U.S.
- Wear a mask.
- Avoid crowds.
- Wash hands frequently.
Do NOT travel if you were exposed to Covid-19, you are sick, or you test positive for Covid-19.
After returning home:
- Get a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven days after travel
- Even if you test negative, continue self-quarantine at home
- If positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not
International travel:
- All air passengers coming into the U.S. are required to have a negative Covid-19 test result (no more than three days before departure) or documentation of recovery from Covid-19 (proof of recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider stating you are cleared to travel) before boarding the return flight. Check with your airline to ensure proper information to provide with check-in.
- Check travel recommendations by destination at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/20190ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
- Follow the above recommendations for after you return home.
