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Clinton County Dec. 23 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +17, Recovered +19, Active 134, Tested +404

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 […]

Franklin County Dec. 22 COVID-10 Report: Positives +22, Recovered +17, Active 152

*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 […]

Clinton County Dec. 22 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +19, Recovered +6, Active 137, Tested +415

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 […]

Clinton County Dec. 21 COVID-19 Case Update: Deaths +1, Lab-confirmed positive +61, Recovered +75, Active 118, Tested +2,108

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 […]

Franklin County Dec. 18 COVID-19 Report: New Positives +38, Recovered +11, 12/16 Positivity Rate 6.64%, Active 187

*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 – […]

Local Dec. 18 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +15, Recovered +14, Active 133, Tested +943

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 […]

(107) December 17, 2020 Clinton County COVID-19 Updates – YouTube

Local Dec. 17 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +8, Recovered +8, Active 132, Tested +311

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 […]

Health Department Media Conference Highlights: Over 70% of the recently identified cases are directly related to household and social gatherings

By John T. Ryan Here are the highlights of this morning’s Clinton County Health Department’s December 17th Media Conference that I noted. I’m sure I did not capture every important point. The conference will be posted on YouTube later in the day. There are 132 active COVID Cases in the county. There has been a […]

Local Dec. 16 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +12, Recovered +19, Active 132, Tested +407

Our next virtual media conference is scheduled for Thursday, 12/17 at 11:00 a.m. on our Facebook page ( Clinton County Health Department ). After the event is complete a recording will be available on YouTube. Send your questions in advance to health@clintoncountygov.com. Since our 12/15 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported […]

Clinton County Health Dept. Facebook Live COVID-19 Conference

A Facebook live event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Updates will be provided on the status of the COVID-19 virus’s impact on Clinton County.   Keeping in mind the health and safety of all community members, this will be a closed event. Questions can be submitted in advance to […]

Local Dec. 15 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +17, Recovered +2, Active 139 of which approx. 1/3 Are at Clinton Correctional, Tested +418

There is a light at the end of the tunnel with vaccines, but immunity isn’t just around the corner. It’s going to take many months to roll out vaccines. We need to remain careful and take precautions to avoid unnecessary illness and death. Since our 12/14 update, 17 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been […]

Local Dec.14 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +95 (Approx. 25% at Clinton Correctional), Recovered +63, Active 124, Tested 2,751+

Since our 12/11 update, 95 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 63 individuals have moved to recovered. We continue to see many close contacts of positive cases becoming positive, as well as many new cases associated with small gatherings and “informal” interactions with friends and family members. In addition, approximately 25% of […]

What to do if you are in close contact with a COVID-19 diagnosed person

At this time, nothing different. You should continue to follow the same recommended everyday practices—wear a face mask, watch your distance around others (keep a distance of 6 feet from others), wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, stay home when you’re sick, and monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19. Why? – Person A […]

Franklin County Dec. 11 COVID-19 Update

*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 […]

Local Dec 11 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +10, Recovered +10, Active 92, Tested +428

Since our 12/10 update, 10 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 10 individuals have moved to recovered. COVID-19 is in our community! Assume everyone you interact with is potentially positive, and take precautions accordingly. Reduce your close interactions with others as much as possible—even with your friends and family. Keep in mind, […]

Franklin County Dec. 10 COVID-19 Report

*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 […]

Essex County Dec. 10 COVID-19 Report

Please refer to the media release below regarding an exposure at a funeral in Ticonderoga. Since yesterday: Total CURRENT Cases today: 58 New Cases Today: 7 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 36,017 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 403 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3760 Total […]

Public Health Nurse Job Opening

  We’re hiring! The Clinton County Health Department is currently seeking applications for Public Health Nurse. For details and to complete an application, visit www.clintoncountygov.com/employment/job. All applications must be emailed or mailed to the address listed in the job posting. NO applications will be accepted via Facebook.

Franklin County Dec. 10th COVID-19 Report: New Positives/Probables: 28 Active Cases: 143 Positivity Rate (12/08): 6.36%* 7-day Average (12/08): 5.92%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 6

Franklin County Public Health is sharing a COVID-19 Update. 1h  · *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 […]

Local Dec. 10 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +11, Recovered +10, Active 92, Tested +268

Since our 12/9 update, 11 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 10 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 12/8, 42 individuals hospitalized (8 […]

Local Dec. 9 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +6, Recovered +16, Active 91, Tested +322

Since our 12/8 update, 6 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 16 individuals have moved to recovered. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) encourages and welcomes comments on our social media pages. However, CCHD does not agree with or endorse every comment that individuals post on our pages. Our goal is to […]

Essex County Dec. 8 COVID-19 Report: 11 New Cases

  Total CURRENT Cases today: 50 New Cases Today: 11 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 35,448 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 383 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3757 Total Positive Antibody Tests: 90

Franklin County Reports 23 New Positives/Probables and 13.73% Positivity Rate

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 – keep […]

Local Dec. 8 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +21, Recovered -3, Active 101, Tested +370

Since our 12/7 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. *Please note that 3 individuals were incorrectly identified as recovered in our 12/7 report. These individuals were captured by our reporting system as recovered but had not been officially released from isolation. There are currently 101 active cases of COVID-19 in our […]