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Clinton County March 30 COVID-19 Report: Positive +24 & Vaccination Appointments Open for Ages 30 and Older

Since our 3/29 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, 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, […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Opened to Residents 30 and Older – Vaccinations at CCC Beginning April 1

Plattsburgh, March 29, 2021. New York State has opened the eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccination to include those 30 years of age and older. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has appointments available for residents ages 30 and older to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Additionally, Clinton County residents ages 18-29 with a NYS identified comorbidity, […]

Post Weekend March 29 Clinton County COVID-19 Report: Positive +58, Deaths 0

Since our 3/26 update, 58 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Want a COVID vaccination, but don’t yet qualify? Get on our “standby” list. This means you could be called during a scheduled clinic when we have extra vaccine. Send an email to health@clintoncountygov.com with the following: • Subject: COVID vaccination standby list […]

Clinton, Essex HDs open up vaccine waitlists | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton and Essex county residents who are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under state guidelines but are interested in getting it may now sign up to be on standby lists in case their respective county health departments have extra doses. “This is a proactive approach (Clinton County Health Department) is taking […]

Clinton County March 26th COVID-19 Report: Positive +21, Deaths 0

Since our 3/24 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case updated will be Monday, March 29. Want a COVID vaccination, but don’t yet qualify? Get on our “standby” list. This means you could be called during a scheduled clinic when we have extra vaccine. Send an email to […]

Clinton County March 25th COVID-19 Report: Positives +15, Deaths 0

Since our 3/24 update, 15 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 1,255 people tested in Clinton County on 3/23. As of 3/23, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.8%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County March 24th COVID-19 Report: Positives +21, Deaths +0, Vaccination Appointments Available Tomorrow

Since our 3/23 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TOMORROW!!! The vaccination clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. Eligible residents include: those 50 years or older, those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity and […]

Clinton County March 23rd COVID-19 Report: Additional Positives +30, Deaths +1

Since our 3/22 update, 30 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. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Health Department has Vaccination Openings

Plattsburgh, March 23, 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 25 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College.   Eligible resident include:  Those 50 years or older.  Those 18 […]

Clinton County Post-Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positive +49, Deaths +0

Since our 3/19 update, 49 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 625 people tested in Clinton County on 3/20. As of 3/20, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.4%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County COVID-19 March 18th Report: Positive +16, Deaths +0

Since our 3/17 update, 16 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TODAY (March 18). The vaccination clinic is in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. We are experiencing problems with the registration link. If you are eligible and wish to register please call 518-565-4848. Eligible residents include: […]

Clinton County March 17 COVID-19 Report: Positives +13, Deaths +0

Since our 3/16 update, 13 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. […]

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