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+57 Additional Covid Positives in 24-Hour Period

Since our 9/27 update, 57 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. 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 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

+115 Additional Covid Positives Since Last Friday

Since our 9/24 update, 115 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. 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 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

+51 Additional Lab-Confirmed Covid Positives

Since our 9/23 update, 51 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be provided on Monday, September 27, 2021. 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 […]

+40 Additional Positive Covid Cases in Last 24 Hours

Since our 9/22 update, 40 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has been told by NYSDOH that the NYS School Report Card page WILL be updated for this school year, however NYS has not indicated when it will become active. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

+30 Additional Positive Covid Cases in last 24 hours

Since our 9/21 update, 30 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. 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 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

Simon Conroy: Clinton County legislator announces resignation

Source: Simon Conroy: Clinton County legislator announces resignation

+115 Additional Covid Positives Over the Weekend

Since our 9/17 update, 115 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Due to a significant uptick in school-related cases, CCHD will begin issuing quarantine orders for students, faculty, and staff involved directly through the schools. This means you will no longer need to wait for a call from the NYS contact tracers – […]

Clinton County COVID-19 cases top 200 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Clinton County COVID-19 cases top 200 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With widespread contact tracing efforts underway, the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Clinton County has prompted at least one temporary switch to remote learning and numerous quar

Health Department Report 49 Additional Covid Positives in 24-Hour Period

Since our 9/16 update, 49 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be Monday, September 20, 2021. 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 […]

Clinton County Reports 26 Additional Covid Positives

Since our 9/15 update, 26 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. 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 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

+36 Additional Positive Covid cased in Clinton County in 24 Hours

Since our 9/14 update, 36 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This individual was not vaccinated. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-five. Here are links to some frequently requested […]

Mini-grants aimed at Clinton Co. senior social connections | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“The Clinton County Office for the Aging has announced mini-grant opportunities to help bring renewed social connections for Clinton County senior citizens.” Source: Mini-grants aimed at Clinton Co. senior social connections | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Office for the Aging has announced mini-grant opportunities to help bring renewed social connections for […]

+15 Additional Covid Positives Reported – September 14, 2021

Since our 9/13 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The Clinton County Health Department’s mission is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and environment of the people of Clinton County. As such, we will continue to communicate information on COVID-19 that is necessary to protect the health and safety of […]

+77 Clinton County Additional Covid Positives Over Three-Day Weekend

Since our 9/10 update, 77 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Many of our residents have been completing at-home COVID-19 test kits. These kits require a confirmatory lab test before isolation and quarantine orders can be issued. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test, you need to get a […]

Di Napoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer Arrested for Stealing from Fair

Former Treasurer of Essex County Agricultural Society Stole Over $60K From Organization State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Craig Carriero and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from […]

+18 Additional Covid Positives in Clinton County

Since our 9/8 update, 18 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. If you are sick, or awaiting test results, please stay home and contact your primary care provider. Here are links to […]

+ 14 Additional Clinton County Covid Positives – Sept. 8, 2021

Since our 9/7 update, 14 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also urges residents to stay home and seek medical care and testing if they are experiencing any symptoms consistent with […]

Clinton County DMV closes due to COVID exposure | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Clinton County DMV closes due to COVID exposure | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

+61 Additional Positive Covid Positives Over Four Day Weekend

Since our 9/3 update, 61 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask […]

Clinton County Reports 29 Additional Lab-Positive Covid Cases

Since our 9/2 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask […]

+13 Additional Covid Positives in Clinton County

Since our 9/1 update, 13 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask […]

Stefanik Announces Grant for Plattsburgh International Airport

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Department of Transportation will award Plattsburgh International Airport a grant amounting in $2,929,610 for rehabilitation of its tarmac and taxiway. “I am proud to announce nearly $3 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to equip the Plattsburgh International Airport as it provides access […]

Clinton County 9/1/21 Covid Report

Since our 8/31 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Clinton County, NY has been designated as an area of high transmission by the CDC. As such, the CDC and CCHD recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask indoors in public. Residents should also be considering wearing a mask […]

Clinton County Designated as an Area of High Transmission Plattsburgh, September 1, 2021

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is urging area residents to resume universal masking precautions in indoor public settings on the heels of an area of high transmission designation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   “Throughout this pandemic, CCHD has always aligned our guidance with that of New York State and […]

Essex County Health Department reports new COVID-19 death | Sun Community News 

Source: Essex County Health Department reports new COVID-19 death | Sun Community News An Essex County resident has died of Covid-19, the health department announced Tuesday, Aug. 31. The individual, who was not named by the department, had not been vaccinated.