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Clinton County March 9 COVID-19 Report: +24 Positives, Deaths 0

Since our 3/5 update, 24 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. The vaccination clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College.
Eligible residents include:
• Those 65 years or older.
• Those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity. To learn more about eligible comorbidities, visit https://www.ny.gov/…/atoms/files/ComordbititiesCOVID19.pdf.
• Those in Phase 1A or Phase 1B priority groups. To learn more about who is included in those groups, visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution….
To register visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… or call 518-565-4848 with questions. Participants will be required to show identification, proof of employment if eligibility is employment-based, and proof of residency in Clinton County.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 583 people tested in Clinton County on 3/7. As of 3/7, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.6%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 3/7, 45 individuals hospitalized (3 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19