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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

Since our 2/9 update, 27 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Beginning 2/14, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying conditions will be eligible to register for vaccination at NYS vaccination sites. Visit […]

Published by the North Country Chamber of Commerce State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli recently released the sales tax numbers for 2020, and they show that our area counties outperformed the state and finished the year far better than projected last spring when monthly receipts initially plummeted. Local sales tax receipts statewide were down 10% in 2020 […]

A Facebook live media event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Updates will be provided on the status of the COVID-19 virus’s impact on Clinton County. 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, […]

Published by the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Excess vaccine supply meant for hospital workers can be used to open eligibility for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions. Local health departments will determine how, where and when to schedule appointments in their jurisdictions, and those appointments will begin as early as February 15. No local jurisdiction […]

Since our 2/8 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Beginning 2/14, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying conditions will be eligible to register for vaccination at NYS vaccination sites. Visit […]

*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 2/5 update, 117 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ for more information. Additionally, the NYSDOH has given preliminary information that, beginning 2/15, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying […]

Since our 2/4 update, 44 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has been made aware that the Plattsburgh Walgreens is accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccine for residents 65 and older. To make an appointment visit www.walgreens.com/covidvaccine. Any questions should be directed to Walgreens. Note: Our next case update will be provided on […]