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Archive for April 28th, 2020

NBC 5 Daily COVID-19 Update

The Latest A leading coronavirus model upped its predicted death toll again, projecting 74,000 Americans will die from the virus by August. The projection was adjusted due to longer peaks in some states and signs that people are becoming more active again, according to Dr. Chris Murray, the director of the University of Washington’s Institute […]

Hospital Beds Needed

Just received this message from Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope We received multiple requests for hospital beds today. We have none ahead. If anyone has one to donate and was “waiting” till we are officially open again, please contact us. We could use some. We also need some good […]

Coronavirus New York: Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 12-step plan to reopen NY – ABC7 New York

Source:coronavirus New York: Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 12-step plan to reopen NY – ABC7 New CYork

More than 1,000 prison staff contract coronavirus statewide, 20 inmates test positive in Washington County | NCPR News

Source: More than 1,000 prison staff contract coronavirus statewide, 20 inmates test positive in Washington County | NCPR News

Cuomo officials say without federal help, deep state budget cuts coming | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo officials say without federal help, deep state budget cuts coming | NCPR News

No Increase in Clinton County lab-confirmed positive cases

April 28, 2020 Lab-confirmed positive 63, Recovered 51, Deaths 3 Probable* 3, Recovered 2, Deaths 1 Suspect** 41, Recovered 40, Deaths 0 Active Cases 10 Tested 670 Plattsburgh – Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reports that as of today, there are 10 active cases of COVID-19 in the County. Of those who were tested and […]

Clinton county April 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update

VSC chancellor Spaulding to resign after campus closure backlash – VTDigger

Source: VSC chancellor Spaulding to resign after campus closure backlash – VTDigger

County takes measures to help close budget gap | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: County takes measures to help close budget gap | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Franklin County to lay off employees due to COVID-19 losses | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Franklin County to lay off employees due to COVID-19 losses | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Administrator: 150 Clinton County employees furloughed through program | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Administrator: 150 Clinton County employees furloughed through program | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

NY pension fund to loan $50M to small, struggling businesses | Newsday

Source: NY pension fund to loan $50M to small, struggling businesses | Newsday

April 27th Blood Drive Successful

Peru – Heidi Cormier of the CVPH Blood Donor Center told the Peru Gazette this morning that yesterday’s blood drive at St. Augustine’s Parish Center was very successful. She said, “It was an awesome drive.” Forty-one people came to the blood draw with 30 donating including six or seven first-time donors. Blood banks love first-time […]

COVID-19 GLOBAL UPDATE

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 988,469 (+2.33%) Spain 229,422 (+1.23%) ]Italy 199,414 (+0.88%) France 165,977 (+2.32%) Germany 158,758 (+0.63%) UK 158,348 (+2.80%) Turkey 112,261 (+1.93%) Iran 91,472 (+1.10%) Russia 87,147 (+7.66%) China 83,938 (+0.03%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Longtime Hoosick Falls football coach Ron Jones dies | Football | poststar.com

Source: Longtime Hoosick Falls football coach Ron Jones dies | Football | poststar.com

Despite soaring unemployment, companies struggle to find workers – VTDigger

Source: Despite soaring unemployment, companies struggle to find workers – VTDigger

Burlington considering severe budget reductions caused by Covid-19 – VTDigger

Source: Burlington considering severe budget reductions caused by Covid-19 – VTDigger

Farmers have too much food to sell. New York might buy it | NCPR News

Source: Farmers have too much food to sell. New York might buy it | NCPR News

Ravens, Crows and Wolves: A harmonious group – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Ravens, Crows and Wolves: A harmonious group – – The Adirondack Almanack

Police searching for two suspects in deadly Burlington shooting

Source: Police searching for two suspects in deadly Burlington shooting

Wednesday’s Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu – Wednesday, April 29th Take-out only – Served 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Pulled Pork Baked Beans Coleslaw Cake