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**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 […]

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/ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 % […]

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 […]

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/ […]

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/ […]

Since our 2/22 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Hudson Headwaters Health Network has informed CCHD they have openings for a vaccination clinic in Clinton County. This COVID-19 vaccination clinic is restricted to New York State residents aged 65 years and older ONLY. To register for an appointment at Plattsburgh Family […]

Thanks to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for the information.  January sales tax figures released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli again show most of our area counties performing significantly better than sales tax receipts statewide which were down 5.9% compared with January 2020. Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties were down just 2.2%, 2.1%, […]

Since our 2/19 update, 67 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-six. Hudson Headwaters Health Network has informed CCHD they have openings for a […]

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of COVID-19. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or […]

Since our 2/18 update, 44 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 25. Note: Our next case update will be provided Monday, February 22. Here […]

 Clinton County Health Department Plattsburgh, February 18, 2021. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated guidance for vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.  “We received word yesterday, from our partners at the state, that this guidance can be adopted by local health departments if […]

Since our 2/17 update, 42 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-four. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According […]

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh International Airport will temporarily close its runway, thus suspending incoming or outgoing flights, from April 13 through about June 22 to allow for the repaving of almost 4,400 feet of the runway’s middle portion. Source: Plattsburgh International to temporarily close runway | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Since our 2/16 update, 27 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 480 people tested in Clinton County on 2/15. As of 2/15, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Health Department Announcement  Plattsburgh, February 16, 2021. On February 5th Governor Cuomo announced a list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of these conditions became eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15th. The Clinton County Health […]

*Update: Since our 2/12 update, 106 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 480 people tested in Clinton County on 2/15. As of 2/15, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or […]

February 12, 2021. Defeating COVID once and for all ultimately comes down to vaccinating New Yorkers as quickly and fairly as possible, and continuing to do all we can to drive down infection and hospitalization rates while doing so. We’re continuing to make great progress in our vaccination distribution and have administered 132,057 first and […]

Since our 2/11 update, 43 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be provided Tuesday, February 16. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,250 people tested in Clinton County on 2/10. As of 2/10, 7-day average % positive […]

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of Covid-19 infection. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver […]

Since our 2/10 update, 60 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Join us at 11:00 am for a Facebook live media event. Speakers will include; John Kanoza, P.E., P.G., Clinton County Director of Public Health; Mark C. Davey, Ed.D., District Superintendent/ Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Valley Educational Services; Wouter Rietsema, MD, Vice President […]

Source: Health depts. gear up for expanded vaccine rollout | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com