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Clinton County Post Weekend June 7th Report: Positives +5, 51% of May Cases In People Under 25 Years of Age

Since our 6/4 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. In the month of May, 78% of COVID-19 cases in Clinton County were in people under 45 years of age; 51% of COVID-19 cases were in people under 25 years of age. If you are eligible to get your COVID-19 vaccination, please […]

Clinton County June 4th COVD Report: Positives +1

Since our 6/3 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Note: Our next case update will be Monday, June 7. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to […]

Health Department’s School Vaccination Program Deemed Successful

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Clinton County Health Department’s COVID Vaccination Team, visited Peru High & Middle School on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Health Department Public Information Officer Molly Flynn said the team administered the Pfizer vaccine to about forty-four individuals. She did not have a breakdown of the exact student, staff, or […]

Clinton County June 3rd COVID Report: Positives +0

Since our 6/2 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh. To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

Pandemic highlights broadband gaps in Adirondacks

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Clinton County June 2nd COVID Report: Positives +4

Since our 5/28 update, 4 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

Clinton County Post Holiday Weekend COVID Report: Positives +4

Since our 5/28 update, 4 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

Clinton County May 28th COVID Report: Positives +1

Since our 5/27 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

Clinton County May 27th COVID Report: Positive +2

Since our 5/26 update, 2 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard, 55% of Clinton County residents have received 1 dose of COVID vaccine, and 51% have completed their vaccine series. For additional vaccination data, visit https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TODAY, Thursday, […]

Clinton County May 26th COVID Report: Positives +1

Since our 5/21 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Note: Clinton County vaccination data was not available 5/26. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of these clinics, […]

May 25th, 2021 – CLINTON COUNTY REPORTS ZERO ADDITIONAL POSITIVE COVID CASES

Since our 5/24 update, ZERO additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases has been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of these clinics, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to […]

Clinton County Post Weekend COVID Report: It’s Still Here Folks Positive +7, Deaths +0

Since our 5/21 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of these clinics, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to […]

Clinton County May 21st COVID Report: Positives +1, Deaths +0

Since our 5/20 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TOMORROW, Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any […]

Health Department Sets Dates for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Local Schools

Plattsburgh, May 20, 2021. Over the next two weeks, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will travel to area schools to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics to area students, staff, and community members.   “We have worked with our local schools to jump on this opportunity quickly,” stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health in Clinton […]

We’re Down To One New Case

Since our 5/19 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TODAY, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly […]

Fifty Percent of Eligible County Residents Fully Vaccinated, But We Still Have To Do Better

We’re Down To Two Additional Positive COVID Cases. Let’s Hope Tomorrow is 0!

Since our 5/18 update, 2 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of […]

County governments weigh vaccine incentives

Source: County governments weigh vaccine incentives

NYS to Adopt New CDC Guidance on Mask Use and Social Distancing for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

Message from the Clinton County Health Department  Plattsburgh, May 18, 2021. Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced that beginning May 19, New York State will adopt the CDC’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most business and public settings. Consistent with the CDC guidance, Pre-K to 12 schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, […]

Clinton County May 18 COVO Report: Positives +3, Deaths +0

Since our 5/17 update, 3 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of […]

Clinton County Post Weekend May 17th COVID Report: Positive +15. Deaths +0

Since our 5/14 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of […]

County official gives an inside look at local economy | Sun Community News 

“The indicators are good that we will have, barring another wave or anything, that we will have a good year,” Davis stated. The community isn’t completely helpless when it comes to the state of the local economy, there are ways to help. “Shop local. The sales tax dollars not only need to stay here but […]

It’s Not Over Yet – Clinton County May 14th COVID Report: Positive +11, Deaths +0

Since our 5/13 update, 11 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Friday, May 14 at Clinton Community College (TODAY!) – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South […]

Clinton County May 13 COVID Report: Positives +5, Deaths +0

Since our 5/12 update, 5 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Friday, May 14 at Clinton Community College – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly […]

NYS Approves Pfizer Vaccination Eligibility Expansion to Include 12-15 Age Group – Local Vaccinations To Begin

Plattsburgh, May 13, 2021. On May 12, Governor Cuomo accepted Dr. Zucker and the New York State Clinical Advisory Task Force’s recommendation to authorize all providers enrolled in the NYS COVID-19 vaccination program to expand eligibility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people in the 12-15 age group. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) plans […]