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Local COVID-19 October 15th Report: Lab-confirmed positive +4, Recovered +4, Active +0, Tested +433

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Four additional lab-confirmed positive cases reported today, and four individuals moved to recovered category. Currently 12 active cases in Clinton County. These new cases have been connected to cases previously identified by SUNY Plattsburgh as students. A total of 6 SUNY students are included in Clinton County’s […]

Local October 14th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Active +1, Tested +569

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case reported today. Currently 12 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County.

Local October 13th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +2, Probable +1, Recovered +10, Active -7, Tested + 2,377

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Currently 11 active cases in Clinton County. We continue to receive many questions about where individuals can be tested for COVID. A drive-through state testing site is available at 213 Connecticut Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7 days a week. For more information on this […]

Local COVID-19 Report for October 9th: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Active cases +1, Tested +556

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case reported today. Currently 18 active cases in Clinton County. Contact tracing is an ongoing process, initiated with every reported case. Close contacts of positive cases are identified, notified, and placed on quarantine. The goal of contact tracing is to prevent further spread […]

Not Good News: Local COVID-19 Report for Oct. 8th: Lab-confirmed positive +4, Probable +1, Active +5, Tested +382

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Four additional lab-confirmed positive cases and 1 probable case reported today. Currently 17 active cases in Clinton County.   On September 11, 2020, Clinton County had 0 active cases. 

Local COVID-19 Repot for October 7, 2020: Active +1, Recovered +1, Tested +425. Active Case Total is 12

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case reported today, and one individual moved to recovered category. Currently 12 active cases in Clinton County.

Local COVID-19 Report for October 6th: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Active +1, Tested +325

Health Officials Concerned as Local COVID-19 Cases Increase Plattsburgh, October 6, 2020. Local health officials are urging residents to not become complacent in the fight against Covid-19. As many businesses and schools in our region have reopened, many residents are resuming more “normal” daily activities. Health officials fear that this return to “normalcy” has given […]

Local COVID-19 Report for October 5, 2020: Lab-confirmed positive +8, Recovered +2, Active +6, Tested + 1,378

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Changes in cases since our 10/2 report include: 8 additional lab-confirmed positive cases, and 2 individuals moved to recovered. There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. Most of the new cases are not linked to current cases or each other. No connection to school […]

Local COVID-19 Report for October 2nd: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Recovered +1, Active +0, Tested +1,189

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case reported today, and one individual moved to the recovered category. Currently 5 active cases in Clinton County. Note: The next Clinton County COVID-19 case updates will be shared on Monday, October 5.

Clinton County COVID-19 Report for October 1st: Active -1, Recovered +1, Tested +406

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. No additional lab-confirmed positive cases reported today. One individual moved to the recovered category. Currently 5 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County. To accommodate our community’s ever-increasing testing demand, a new testing site opened yesterday at 213 Connecticut Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 (on what is commonly […]

Clinton County COVID-19 Sept. 30th Report: Active -1, Recovered +1, Tested +296

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. No additional lab-confirmed positive cases reported today. One individual moved to recovered category. Currently 6 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County.

Clinton County Sept. 29 COVID-19 Report: Active +0, Recovered +0, Tested +259

Another COVID-19 testing site in Clinton County opens Wednesday, September 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Located at 213 Connecticut Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 (on what is commonly referred to as the New Base), this new site has opened to accommodate our community’s ever-increasing testing demand. A cooperative effort between The University of Vermont Health […]

Clinton County September 28th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +4, Recovered +1, Active +3, Tested +1,262

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Changes in cases since our 9/25 report include: 4 additional lab-confirmed positive cases and 1 lab-confirmed positive case moved to recovered. There are currently 7 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. Please remember that it is common for a person to work in one county and live […]

Clinton County Sept. 25th COVID-19 Report: Recovered +1, Probable -1, Active -2, Tested +298

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case counts. No new additional positives added today. One lab-confirmed positive case moved to recovered and one probable case removed due to negative test results. Currently 4 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. With a beautiful fall weekend approaching, residents are reminded that the risk for COVID-19 remains […]

County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature passed a resolution to award Rifenburg Construction, Inc. of Troy to repave Runway

Clinton County Sept. 24th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Probable +1, Active +2, Tested +226

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case counts. Stay home if you are sick. If you believe you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can help determine if you should be tested for COVID-19, and when it is safe for you to return to […]

UPDATE: Impact on County Sales Tax Receipts

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has released the following report on county sales tax receipts for the period of January-August 2020 compared with the same period in 2019: CLINTON: Down 6.3%. $35.3 m. in 2020 compared with $37.6 m. in 2019. ESSEX: Down 4.7%. $18.7 m in 2020 compared with […]

Clinton County Sept. 23rd COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Recovered +1, Active +0, Tested +381

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case counts. CCHD has received numerous calls from residents asking if they should be tested for COVID-19. Not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19, including close contacts of confirmed positive cases (individuals placed on quarantine). To determine if you should be tested for COVID-19, contact your health […]

Clinton County COVID-19 Report for Sept. 22: Active +0, Tested + 94

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case counts. Contact tracing associated with two recent lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County is ongoing. If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your health care provider. For information on symptoms of COVID-19, visit https://bit.ly/3clPpdm. Residents are encouraged to continue taking preventive steps, […]

Clinton County COVID-19 September 21st Report: Active +2, Tested +765

Here are today’s (9/21/20) Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. CCHD is reporting 2 new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 today, for a total of 4 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County at this time. As many in our community are aware, one of these positive cases is a student within the Beekmantown School […]

$17 million of FAA funding going to Plattsburgh and Saratoga airports | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: $17 million of FAA funding going to Plattsburgh and Saratoga airports | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Two local airports will soon receive a huge financial boost thanks to just announced Federal Aviation Administration funding.

Clinton County Sept. 18th COVID-19 Report: Active +0, Tested +349

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Fall has arrived and in the North Country, that means apples, pumpkins, and hayrides. While most of your favorite fall activities can be done safely, it will be important for you and your family to be prepared. – Bring an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you and […]

Clinton County COVID-19 Sept. 16th Report: Active +0, Tested +330

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Puerto Rico has been added to New York’s travel advisory, six states have been removed. Visitors from California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, and Ohio no longer need to quarantine when they arrive in New York. Those who are part-way through a quarantine should continue for the […]

Clinton County COVID-19 Report for Sept. 15th: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Active +1, Tested +225

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Many of us may be feeling anxious, angry, sad, or overwhelmed. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations like COVID-19. Find ways to reduce your stress to help yourself and the people you care about. – Learn the common signs of stress. – Make time to unwind and […]

Sun Community News – Clinton Community College is ready to finish phase one of their long-awaited renovation project, both under budget and ahead of schedule despite COVID-19 setbacks. 

Source: CCC set to finish Phase I of renovations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton Community College is ready to finish phase one of their long-awaited renovation project, both under budget and ahead of schedule despite COVID-19 setbacks. President Ray Di