Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a disease caused by new respiratory virus first identified in China and is now spreading worldwide. This disease can lead to fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Contact Us with Questions
Call the Cattaraugus County Emergency Operations Center at 716-938-9119 from 9AM to 7PM daily with NON-EMERGENCY questions about COVID-19 response, Cattaraugus County status, and related topics.
Helpful Links
- Coronavirus symptoms
- COVID-19 FAQs to the Health Dept.
- Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
- NYS Coronavirus page
- Take-out Food Places in Catt. County
- Unemployment Insurance - NYS Dept. of Labor
Recommended Videos
News
- Mar. 31, 2020 - Donation of Homemade Cloth Masks
- Mar. 31, 2020 - Clarified DMV Response to COVID-19
- Mar. 30, 2020 - Limited Schedule for Board of Elections
- Mar. 29, 2020 - Three More Confirmed COVID Positive Cases in Cattaraugus County
- Mar. 28, 2020 - Second Confirmed Case of COVID-19
- Mar. 27, 2020 - First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Catt. County
- Mar. 27, 2020 - Internet Service Providers Offering Free/Low-Cost Service to Households
- Mar. 26, 2020 - Announcement from the Dept. of Community Services
- Mar. 26, 2020 - COVID-19 Message from the Director of the Dept. of the Aging
- Mar. 26, 2020 - Online Self-Help Resources
- Mar. 24, 2020 - Agriculture: Essential Businesses Update
- Mar. 24, 2020 - See Empire State Development for information regarding Executive Order 202.6:
ESD Guidance on Essential Businesses and Employee issues relating to essential business designations - Mar. 23, 2020 - Call Social Services Prior to Visiting Offices
- Mar. 23, 2020 - Business Loans and Workforce Changes COVID-19
- Mar. 21, 2020 - All DMVs are Closed. Go to NYS DMV website.
- Mar. 21, 2020 - Transfer Stations to Remain Open
- Mar. 20, 2020 - Recommendations for Businesses
- Mar. 19, 2020 - DMV response to COVID-19
- Mar. 19, 2020 - Immediate Directives
- Mar. 19, 2020 - Skype to Residents of The Pines Facilities
- Mar. 19, 2020 - Pines: COVID-19 Hardship
- Mar. 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Status update for Cattaraugus County
- Mar. 17, 2020 - Social Services Response to COVID-19
- Mar. 16, 2020 - COVID-19 Update Regarding Tax Payments
- Mar. 15, 2020 - Cattaraugus County State of Emergency Declaration
- Mar. 13, 2020 - Visitors are not allowed at the Pines Nursing Homes until further notice
Healthcare Professionals & Facilities
- Novel Coronavirus Information for Providers
- Healthcare Facilities - CDC
- How You Can Help NYS - NYS Department of Health
Schools & Childcare Programs
K-12 Schools & Childcare Programs
- State Education Department Issues Additional Guidance to Schools Regarding Novel Coronavirus - NYS Education Department
- Scroll to the bottom of the NYS Health page on Coronavirus for "Child Care Providers and Schools"
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - CDC
- Check your school's website for information
Colleges & Universities
Businesses
- Resources for Businesses and Employers - CDC
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
- Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection for COVID-19 for Retail Stores
- Catt.County Business Help on COVID-19
First Responders
- Novel Coronavirus Information for Providers - NYS Dept. of Health
- EMS Providers: Policy Statement & SEMAC Advisories - NYS Dept. of Health
- Resources for First Responders and Law Enforcement - CDC
- PPE Flow Chart for EMS - Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services
- Coronavirus FAQ for EMS - Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services
Travelers
Events & Gatherings
Resources for Large Community Events & Mass Gatherings - CDC
Resources for Community Leaders
Guidance on Executive Orders for Gatherings, Public Spaces, etc. - NYS DOH
More about Novel Coronavirus
Learn more about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the CDC website.
