Pleasantville Officials Issue Coronavirus Update

PLEASANTVILLE, NY — Local health authorities and the Village have been closely monitoring developments regarding the new coronavirus, Pleasantville officials told residents in an online update.

They said they are coordinating with the Westchester County Health Department, working towards preventative measures and preparation for any future impacts.

"Healthcare experts are urging the public to take the same precautions as they would during cold and flu season, and to proceed with your daily lives," they wrote. "There is no need to panic. There are many resources available to educate yourself about preventative actions that can easily be taken to avoid the spread of COVID-19."

The virus can be prevented by taking the same precautions that you would during cold and flu season, village officials pointed out: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; cough/sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue (not your hands); avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching your eye, nose, and mouth; stay home when you’re sick; and, clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a cleaning product that contains bleach.

There are no known cases in Westchester County. If cases were to occur, those affected are likely to experience mild to moderate disease with full recovery. People with serious underlying health issues and the elderly are most at risk, village officials said.

Cases being reported at this time have been occurring through person-to-person spread between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet); and, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, village officials said.

They offered residents resources from county, state and federal health officials, along with the American Hospital Association.

• Westchester County Health Department Fact Sheet
• New York State Department of Health Information Page
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Updates & Resources from the American Hospital Association

COVID-19 is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that’s a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past.

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, according to the CDC.

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