Five free test kits and five free KN95 masks

The Livingston County Department of Health is providing 5 free test kits and 5 free KN95 masks per household (while supplies last): 

• Livingston County Department of Health at 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
• The building is open from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday
• We are unable to mail these items

It is encouraged for residents to continue to get boosters and vaccines, to effectively reduce symptoms and risk of death from contracting COVID-19.  Although some safety precautions have been relaxed, continue hand washing and stay tuned for future alerts for additional prevention guidelines.   

Always get tested/test when not feeling well. Please stay home and away from others if tested positive for COVID-19.  

For general questions, please contact the Livingston County Department of Health at: 585-243-7270.   

Masking Updates (as of 5/3/22)

On May 3, the CDC released a statement reinforcing the recommendation that everyone age 2 and older should wear a well-fitting mask or high filtration mask when indoors on public transportation and at transportation hubs–especially older adults and people with underlying health conditions. The CDC recommendations on mask-wearing on public transportation are based on the latest scientific data on COVID-19 and current and projected trends in the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Framework. 

Schools:

• NYS lifted the universal indoor masking for Pre-K-12 schools effective March 2, 2022.  Decisions to increase protective measures can be made by local health departments guided by local conditions.  
• HOWEVER, masking is required based on the following reasons:
  • For days 6-10 after isolation.
  • For 10 days after a known exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19
  • For anyone choosing to wear a mask for personal reasons
  • For those who are moderately-to-severely immunocompromised 
  • Find out if the county is low, medium or high at this website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html
  • See the 3/1/22 NYS press release related to schools

School Buses/Vans:

Masks are also not required on school buses or vans.  However, when potential exposure and after 5 days of isolation, masks should continue to be worn in busses/vans and at school for days 6-10. 

Businesses/Organizations:

• It is up to individual businesses to determine and enforce mask wearing. The public is expected to comply.

Masking requirements are still in effect at: 

• state-regulated healthcare settings; 
• homeless shelters; 
• state-regulated adult care facilities; 
• correctional facilities; 
• domestic violence centers;
• buses and bus stations.

NYS will continue to distribute tests, masks, vaccines, and retain the flexibility to re-examine and make adjustments as needed.

 NYS will not stand for harassment against anyone or business that still choses to wear or require masks.