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Collected sales tax shows recovering economy | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Collected sales tax shows recovering economy | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The past year has been hard on the economy. With non-essential businesses closing down last March, some still remain closed, the local area and economy has changed drastically.

Clinton County April 22nd COVID-19 Report: Positive +14, Vaccination Appointments Available

Since our 4/21 update, 14 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! Wednesday, April 28 at the Keeseville Fire Department Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona Wednesday, May 12 at Northern Cakes in Plattsburgh To register for any of these clinics, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call […]

Clinton County ‘mobile’ vaccine clinics have available appointments

Source: Clinton County ‘mobile’ vaccine clinics have available appointments

Clinton County April 21st COVID-19 Report: Positive +6, Deaths +1

Since our 4/20 update, 6 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 thirty-three. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TODAY! Wednesday, April 21 at […]

Clinton County April 20th COVID-19 Report: Positive +7, Deaths +0

Since our 4/19 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Wednesday, April 21 at the Saranac Fire Department – Thursday, April 22 at Clinton Community College – Wednesday, April 28 at the Keeseville Fire Department – Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona […]

Clinton County April 19th Post Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positives +38, Vaccinations Appointments Available

Since our 4/16 update, 38 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Wednesday, April 21 at the Saranac Fire Department – Thursday, April 22 at Clinton Community College – Wednesday, April 28 at the Keeseville Fire Department – Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona […]

Clinton County April 16th COVID-19 Report: Positive +11, Deaths +0

Since our 4/15 update, 11 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case updates will be posted on Monday, April 19, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,366 people tested in Clinton County on 4/14. As of 4/14, 7-day average […]

Clinton County April 15th COVID-19 Report: Positive +17, Deaths +0

Since our 4/14 update, 17 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 1,183 people tested in Clinton County on 4/13. As of 4/13, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.7%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Lab-confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Clinton County increased significantly over the last year, from 63 in 2019 to 163 in 2020

Daily tick checks Plattsburgh, April 14, 2021. With increasingly longer days and recent warmer weather, residents are spending more time outdoors. Many residents have reported tick encounters over the past few weeks, and the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to be on the lookout for ticks. “Lab-confirmed cases of Lyme disease in […]

CCHD Announces Dates for Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Plattsburgh, April 14, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will be utilizing a mobile POD (point of distribution) approach in their COVID-19 vaccination clinics over the next several weeks.   “While we plan to continue to have a central clinic site at Clinton Community College, it is important that residents who live outside of […]

Clinton County April 14th COVID-19 Report: Positives +23, Deaths +0, 1st Dose 55%, 2nd Dose 42%

Since our 4/13 update, 23 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 1,242 people tested in Clinton County on 4/12. As of 4/12, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.9%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County April 13th COVID-19 report: Positive +10, Deaths 0

Since our 4/12 update, 10 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 259 people tested in Clinton County on 4/11. As of 4/11, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.0%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Has COVID-10 Appointments Available This Week

  CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK! To register visit http://clintonhealth.org or call 518-565-4848 with questions. Participants will be required to show identification and proof of residency in Clinton County.

Clinton County April 12th Post Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positive +44, Deaths +1

Since our 4/9 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 brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-two. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Clinton County April 9th CIVID-19 Report: Positives +23 Deaths +0

Since our 4/8 update, 23 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 1,460 people tested in Clinton County on 4/7. As of 4/7, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.9%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Health Dept. News Release

Plattsburgh, April 9, 2021. The number of Clinton County residents who have received the COVID-19 vaccine continues to steadily increase. As of April 4, 2021, 51% of eligible residents had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 37% of eligible residents had received two doses of vaccine, according to the North Country Hub. […]

Conroy, Favro share different takes on alleged jail incidents | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Conroy, Favro share different takes on alleged jail incidents | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County April 8th COVID-19 Report: Positive +35, Deaths +0

Since our 4/7 update, 35 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 1,013 people tested in Clinton County on 4/6. As of 4/6, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.3%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County April 7th COVID-19 Report: Positives +20, Deaths 0, 51% Have 1st Vaccination Dose

Since our 4/6 update, 20 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 958 people tested in Clinton County on 4/5. As of 4/5, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.1%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County April 6th COVID-19 Report: Positive +31, Deaths +1

Since our 4/5 update, 31 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 thirty-one. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Clinton County April 5th Post-Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positive +58, Deaths 0

Since our 4/2 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 848 people tested in Clinton County on 4/3. As of 4/3, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.0%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County April 2nd COVID-19 Report: Positive +15, Deaths 0

Since our 4/1 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be Monday, April 5. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 542 people tested in Clinton County on 3/31. As of 3/31, 7-day average % positive in […]

Clinton County April 1 COVID-19 Report: Positives +19, Deaths 0

Since our 3/31 update, 19 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 1,096 people tested in Clinton County on 3/30. As of 3/30, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.3%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County March 31st COVID-19 Report: Positives +34, Deaths 0

Since our 3/30 update, 34 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. The vaccination clinic is scheduled for Thursday, April 1 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. All Clinton County residents 30 and older are eligible. Additionally, Clinton County residents ages 18-29 with a NYS identified comorbidity, […]

Stefanik Announces $765,000 for Plattsburgh International Airport

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik announced the Department of Transportation will award Plattsburgh International Airport $765,000 in federal grants for rehabilitation and construction. $135,000 to rehabilitate apron $315,000 to rehabilitate taxiway $315,000 to construct deicing pad with associated facilities for a runway and terminal “Plattsburgh International Airport allows North Country residents the ability to conveniently […]