The Peru Gazette

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 ride […]

Since our 1/7 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to nine. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. You DO […]

Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 ride […]

Since our 1/6 update, 72 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Please note: the number of lab-confirmed positive and total cases have been adjusted to reflect duplication in lab reports on 1/6. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. You DO NOT need a public health order to separate […]

New York State plan provides guidance, structure to vaccination effort PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/06/2021) – The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine to the North Country has generated excitement, anticipation and relief with many in the community eager to roll up their sleeves to be vaccinated. Vaccination of high risk groups, in accordance with the New York […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Public January 5th, 2021 Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution answered by the Franklin County Health Department What vaccines have been approved? Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and New York State’s independent Clinical Advisory Task Force: one that was developed by Pfizer and BioNTech […]

Since our 1/5 update, 93 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Reminder, you DO NOT need a public health order to separate yourself from others. If you have tested positive or know you have been exposed to a positive case STAY HOME and away from others. CCHD is working as quickly as it […]

Since our 1/4 update, 46 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. You DO NOT need a public health order to separate yourself from others. If you have tested positive or know you have been exposed to a positive case STAY HOME and away from others. CCHD is working as quickly as it can […]

Since our 12/31 update, 232 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing, we ask that residents limit their time in the community as much as possible. Stick to essential trips or visits like going to work or school, medical appointments, or shopping for necessities. Shopping […]

COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/04/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 3 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 125 Positivity Rate (01/02): 4.05%* 7-day Average (01/02): 6.02%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 30 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 795† Isolation and Quarantines Reported By Correctional Facilities: Bare Hill Correctional: 75 Isolations, 153 Quarantines Franklin Correctional: 47 Isolations, 0 […]

Since our 12/30 update, 25 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing in the community, we continue to ask you to be patient with the contact tracing process. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, please isolate in a separate room from your household […]

Since our 12/30 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing in the community, we ask you to be patient with the contact tracing process. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, please isolate in a separate room from your household members and […]

Plattsburgh, December 30, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to eight. CCHD reports 192 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County.   “Our sincere condolences go out to […]

Source: Cl. Co. residents asked to help contact tracing efforts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With nearly 50 new COVID-19 cases overnight contributing to record levels of possible exposure, Clinton County Health Department officials are asking the public to h

Since our 12/28 update, 47 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing in the community, we ask you to be patient with the contact tracing process. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, please isolate in a separate room from your household members and […]

Editor’s Note- Excuse this format. CCHD changed its reporting format today.  Since our 12/24 update, 102 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. If you think you have been in contact with a positive COVID-19 case or are awaiting test results, you should stay home and self-quarantine. If you aren’t feeling well, stay home […]

Since our 12/23 update, 19 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 13 individuals have moved to recovered. We have received many questions regarding vaccinations. Please note that distribution will be done in phases as directed by New York State. Vaccine distribution is currently in the early stages of Phase 1. At this […]

Since our 12/22 update, 17 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 19 individuals have moved to recovered. The New York State Prison System reported a COVID-19 related death of an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility. This individual has been included in Clinton County case counts. Here are links to some frequently requested […]

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 ride […]

Since our 12/21 update, 25 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 6 individuals have moved to recovered. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov – NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report – Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/20, 57 individuals hospitalized (14 […]

Plattsburgh, December 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to six. CCHD reports 118 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County. “Our deepest sympathies go out to all […]

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 rideshare – […]

Stay safe this weekend. What we have seen locally is very similar to what is being seen across the state—spread of COVID-19 is largely occurring between friends and family members. For the most part, residents are taking appropriate precautions when they are out in public, such as wearing masks and physically distancing, but then they’re […]

Since our 12/16 update, 8 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 8 individuals have moved to recovered. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov – NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report – Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/15, 57 individuals hospitalized (14 […]