LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The Niagara County Department of Health has unveiled a new map to show where the highest number of active positive cases are in the county.
The 'heat map' shows the majority of the active cases are in Niagara Falls, Lewiston, and North Tonawanda.
As of November 13, Niagara County has 467 active cases. 457 are isolating at home and 10 are in the hospital. The county reported 73 new cases for November 12.
So far, 2,134 of the 2,704 confirmed cases have recovered. There have been 103 deaths in the county.
County officials say the number of cases is coming from community spread and not one or two specific events.
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.
