Clinton County August 23rd Covid Report
Since our 8/19 update, 28 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Currently, third dose shots are available for immunocompromised individuals. If you believe you are eligible, you can now contact your healthcare provider, local pharmacy, or local health department to schedule your next vaccination.
Booster shots for all other vaccinated individuals will become available this fall, as our residents approach the 8-month post-vaccination mark. We ask you to be patient in the coming months as we learn more about how this roll-out will take place.
Regardless of vaccination status, CCHD continues to recommend all residents wear masks indoors, avoid crowds and high-risk activities, wash hands frequently, and get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated reduces your chances of contracting COVID-19, protects you from severe illness requiring hospitalization and helps to eliminate the virus’ ability to mutate and create new variants.
Note: Our next case update will be posted on Thursday, August 26.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 96,449 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 8/8. As of 8/8, 63% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 60% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 72% 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 371 people were tested in Clinton County on 8/21. As of 8/21, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.4%.
– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 8/21, 28 individuals hospitalized (9 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: August 23rd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.