Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Dutchess County continues to provide residents the most current information and guidance on this page as well as its Coronavirus hotline 845-486-3555, and its Facebook and Twitter accounts. Please check back frequently.
Dutchess County Coronavirus Information Hotline: 845-486-3555
New York State Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline
1-888-364-3065
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A. K. Vaidian, MD, MPH
Commissioner
Contact
- healthinfo@dutchessny.gov
- 845-486-3400
- Behavioral & Community Health
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 106
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Current Status & Latest News
Additional daily updates are available on the New York State Coronavirus website. You can also visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for updates and guidance.
The Department of Behavioral & Community Health continues to monitor individuals who have a confirmed case of COVID-19. We are grateful for these individuals’ cooperation in our mitigation efforts.
News Releases and Videos
- Dutchess County Ready with Additional Care Capacity at Dutchess Community College
- Molinaro to Speak to Business Community during Virtual Contact Breakfast this Wednesday
- Applications Now Open for ‘Dutchess Responds Fund’
- Dutchess County Seeks Residents’ Stories about COVID-19 Pandemic for Historical Survey
- Molinaro Tours Local Organizations Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Contain COVID-19 Spread
- Four Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths Confirmed in Dutchess
- Fifth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess
- Fourth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess
- County Launches COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Handouts
- COVID-19 Community Resource Guide Poster (.pdf) – download this poster to post in public spaces and businesses.
- Download a flyer with Best Practices for Businesses During COVID-19 (.pdf)
- Download a Using a Cloth Face Covering as a Mask Flyer (.pdf)
- Download a COVID-19 Community Information Fact Sheet (.pdf) to post in public spaces.
- Help keep our Parks open and safe for all – download a Social Distancing at Dutchess County Parks flyer (.pdf)
- New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline 1-844-863-9314 (.pdf)
- COVID-19 Public Spaces Safety Poster (.pdf) – Download a flyer to post in public spaces
- Dutchess County COVID-19/Coronavirus Fact Sheet – What You Need to Know (.pdf)
- State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Extend SNAP, TA/MA/SNAP Benefits Recertification Deadlines (.pdf)
- Important information is available for schools, businesses, and residents to protect against respiratory illnesses. A Spanish-language version is also available.
Commissioner of Health Alerts
- April 2020 – Commissioner’s Order regarding children’s camps, campgrounds, seasonal temporary residences, and seasonal communities.
- March 2020 – ALERT & PROTOCOL – Commissioner’s Order for Isolation of Lab Confirmed COVID-19 (.pdf)
- January 2020 – Public Health Alert providing COVID-19 (formerly 2019-nCoV) guidance to area healthcare providers (.pdf)
COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline (.pdf)
Symptoms & Testing
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath/trouble breathing
- Pneumonia
CDC believes at this time that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus.
What should you do if you are experiencing symptoms and have traveled to areas of concern or have been in contact with someone who has traveled to these areas or has a confirmed case of Coronavirus?
- Call ahead to your health care provider before seeking treatment in person!
- Additional steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community at the CDC.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Several sites have opened in Dutchess County for those experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19 to be screened.
Testing for Coronavirus in Dutchess County
Prevention
COVID-19 is believed to spread mainly from person to person who are in close contact with one another (less than 6 feet of distance) through respiratory droplets when a person with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes. It may also be possible for COVID-19 to be spread through touching infected objects or surfaces.
How do I protect myself and my family from COVID-19?
Help stop the spread of Coronavirus and protect yourself and others:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue (not your hands), then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick and take special care to help the elderly and people with underlying health conditions avoid exposure. Call instead of visiting those most at risk. Offer help delivering groceries and other necessities so they can stay at home.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick and even if you feel well, stay at home as much as possible.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a cleaning product that contains bleach.
- Practice social distancing. Keep at least 6 feet of space between yourself and others whenever possible. Avoid social gatherings and unnecessary appointments.
- Help keep our Parks open and safe for all – download a Social Distancing at Dutchess County Parks flyer (.pdf)
- Guidance from the State on protecting yourself when enjoying the outdoors.
- Wear a cloth face mask. A simple cloth face covering should be worn by everyone outside of their home when ample social distancing proves difficult.