LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The Niagara County Department of Health is reporting nine more COVID-19 related deaths.
In total, 225 Niagara County residents have died of a COVID related illness.
Health officials say there were 141 new positive cases on Tuesday. They currently have 1,759 active cases, with 1,734 isolating at home and 25 are in the hospital.
Of the 13,038 positive cases in the county, 11,054 have recovered.
As the number of positive cases continue to go down in Niagara County and the WNY region, state officials have lifted certain restrictions in the county. At this time, Niagara County's Yellow micro cluster zone has been dropped by the state.
Additionally, all Orange Zones have been dropped across New York, including Erie County.
The Red, Orange and Yellow Zones had specific rules on capacity limits at residential and non-residential gatherings, as well as capacity at houses of worship and businesses. Restaurants also had specific limitations in terms of dining, while schools had mandatory testing requirements. Those restrictions can be viewed here.
Despite these changes, the 10 p.m. statewide curfew for restaurants remains.
Human coronaviruses are usually spread through...
• The air by coughing or sneezing
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
Help stop the spread of coronavirus
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Eat and sleep separately from your family members
• Use different utensils and dishes
• Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, hot your hand.
• If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
Lower your risk
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• If you are 60 or over and have an underlying health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization advises you to try to avoid crowds or places where you might interact with people who are sick.