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Clinton County March 16th COVID-19 Report: Positive +15, Deaths +0, Vaccination Appointments Available

Since our 3/15 update, 15 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 18 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. Eligible residents include: • Those 60 years or older. • Those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity. […]

Health Department has Vaccination Openings

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has appointments available for eligible residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.   A vaccination POD (point of distribution) site is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College.   Eligible resident include:  Those 60 years or older.  Those 18 years or older with […]

Clinton County March 15 Post Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positives +43, Deaths +1

Since our 3/11 update, 43 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 death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-nine. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Clinton County March 12 COVID-19 Report: +13 Positives, 0 Deaths

Since our 3/11 update, 13 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be on Monday, March 15. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,656 people tested in Clinton County on 3/10. As of 3/10, 7-day average % positive […]

Essex County COVID-19 Update for March 10, 2021

We are saddened to report that ECHD received notification today of an additional COVID-19 related death of an Essex County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Essex County to twenty-six.

Clinton County March 11th COVID-19 Report: Positive +12

Since our 3/10 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. All vaccination appointments for today (March 11) have been filled. To be placed on a standby list for TODAY’S clinic please email health@clintoncountygov.com. Be sure to include your full name, phone number, email address, and the eligible category you fall in. Call […]

Clinton County March 19 COVID-19 Report: Positives +12, Deaths +1, 32% of Eligible Population Has Received At Least One Vaccination

Since our 3/9 update, 12 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 death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-eight. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. The vaccination clinic is scheduled for […]

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. […]

Health Department breaks down COVID violations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Health Department breaks down COVID violations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With the approaching one year mark since the start of the global pandemic and lockdown, guidelines have changed how businesses operate. Molly Flynn, Senior Public Health Educ

Health Department Has Vaccination Openings

Plattsburgh, March 8, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has appointments available for eligible residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. A vaccination POD (point of distribution) site is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. Eligible resident include:  Those 65 years or older.  Those 18 years or […]

Post-Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positives +58, Deaths 0

Since our 3/5 update, 58 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 607 people tested in Clinton County on 3/6. As of 3/6, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.7%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Health Department – Spectators at High Risk School Sports

Plattsburgh, March 5, 2021. On February 15, 2021 many area schools were eligible to hold their first high-risk sports practices of the season. Working with Clinton County School Superintendents and Section VII officials, sport-specific Preparedness Plans were created and approved by local school boards and district medical directors. “We asked our districts to return to […]

Schools in Onondaga County can reduce social distance to 3 feet, let kids back into classrooms – syracuse.com

Source: Schools in Onondaga County can reduce social distance to 3 feet, let kids back into classrooms – syracuse.com

Vaccinations Openings Today and 35 Additional Positives Reported

CCHD HAS OPENINGS FOR RESIDENTS 65+ IN OUR VACCINATION CLINIC TODAY (March 5). If you are 65 year or older and live or work in Clinton County you are eligible! To register visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… or call 518-565-4848. Since our 3/4 update, 35 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of […]

Smooth transition for county vaccination efforts at CCC | Sun Community News SOUTH PLATTSBURGH | With a seamless transition to its new point-of-distribution vaccination site at Clinton Community College…

Source: Smooth transition for county vaccination efforts at CCC | Sun Community News SOUTH PLATTSBURGH | With a seamless transition to its new point-of-distribution vaccination site at Clinton Community College, county health officials are looking forward to rampi

Clinton County Mar. 4 COVID-19 Report: Positive +34

Since our 3/3 update, 34 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD still has openings for residents 65+ in our vaccination clinics today (March 4) and tomorrow (March 5). If you are 65 year or older and live or work in Clinton County you are eligible! To register visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… or call 518-565-4848. […]

County Expands Vaccinations To: Restaurant/Delivery Workers, Grocery Store Workers, Educators, Hotel Staff

CCHD has immediate openings for COVID-19 vaccination. Residents that qualify as Phase 1A, Phase 1B (restaurant/delivery workers, grocery store workers, educators, hotel staff) or residents with qualifying comorbidities can register for appointments TODAY! To register, visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties…

ON THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 – Clinton County Health Department is holding a COVID vaccination

**This is for 65 or Over Clinton County residents, or 65 or Over people who work in Clinton County ** Please register by clicking on this link below: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties? DateID=BC9564148401095AE0530A6C7C168C47 You MUST be 65 years old or older at the time of the clinic. AND You must bring proof of residency in Clinton County, or […]

Clinton County March 3 COVID-19 Report: Positives +29, 16,447 1st Doses Administered, 8,031 2nd Doses Administered

Since our 3/2 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 478 people tested in Clinton County on 3/1. As of 3/1, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.0%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Mar. 2 COVID-19 Report: Positive +35, Hudson Headwaters Has Vaccine Available

Since our 3/1 update, 35 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Hudson Headwaters has informed CCHD they have availability for COVID-19 vaccination for the population ages 18-64 with eligible comorbidities as well as the 65+ group. Champlain Family Health (3/4) https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… Plattsburgh Family Health (3/5) https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… Here are links to some frequently requested […]

Post Weekend March 1 COVID-19 Report: Positives +73

Since our 2/26 update, 73 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has been informed of several openings at local vaccination sites in Clinton County. These COVID-19 vaccination clinics are restricted to New York State residents aged 65 years and older ONLY. By registering for this clinic, you legally attest that you are […]

Clinton County Feb 26 COVID-19 Report: Positives +32

Since our 2/25 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be provided Monday, March 1, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 2,074 people tested in Clinton County on 2/24. As of 2/24, 7-day average % […]

 Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, February 26, 2021. Residents who visited Retro Live in Plattsburgh on Saturday, February 20, 2021 between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but […]

Clinton County Feb. 25 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +39, Deaths +0

Since our 2/24 update, 39 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 2,516 people tested in Clinton County on 2/23. As of 2/23, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.9%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Feb. 24th COVID-19 Report: Positives +24, Deaths 0

Since our 2/23 update, 24 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 449 people tested in Clinton County on 2/22. As of 2/22, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]