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Clinton County July 29th Covid Report: Additional Positives +7

Since our 7/26 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Clinton County is seeing a small number of ‘breakthrough’ cases. This means they have been fully vaccinated. These individuals are required to isolate during their infectious period. CCHD asks that ANYONE (regardless of vaccination status) who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 get tested, especially if they have had recent contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, August 2.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 95,463 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 7/25. As of 7/25, 62% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 59% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 71% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 149 people were tested in Clinton County on 7/27. As of 7/27, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 0.7%.
– 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 7/27, 5 individuals hospitalized (1 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19