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TO THE EDITOR: This is in regards to the April 7 article, “Davis, Stec share takes on state budget.” To glean more local information, I read the Clinton County Legislatures minutes for March 26. These are the most recent published. Therein one can read that our Clinton County Legislature is aware the state budget will […]

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 CCHD is reporting that as of Wednesday morning, 321 Clinton County residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 39 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fifteen of these individuals have recovered, and 0 have died. Residents may access the NYS Department […]

4-11-20 Clinton County Health Department COVID-19 Case Update Plattsburgh, April 11, 2020. “Today we mourn the death of a second Clinton County resident due to complications of the COVID-19 virus, stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health for Clinton County. This is an extremely difficult time for the family and friends of both individuals and […]

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 Requirements for distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 have separated us from friends, co-workers, neighbors and even extended family, at least physically. Technology and innovative communication solutions are helpful as people try to stay connected to one another. But, […]

Words of extreme wisdom from retiring CC Legislator Mark Dame quoted in this Press Republican story. Dame said the taxpayers have always been his number one priority because, sometimes, they get forgotten. “We get too close to the bureaucracy and sometimes don’t make the best decisions based on the whole 82,000 people of Clinton County […]

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 Requirements for distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 have separated us from friends, co-workers, neighbors and even extended family, at least physically. Technology and innovative communication solutions are helpful as people try to stay connected to one another. But, […]

It’s the quintessential public health dilemma. How do we measure something that didn’t happen? Or in this case, how do we know that our handwashing, distancing tactics and other efforts are really slowing the spread of COVID-19? We are told that these behaviors are making a difference but, as the weeks stretch on, a sense […]

Clinton County Health Department April 6th Report Plattsburgh, April 6, 2020. The New York State Department of Health has updated its statewide tracking for COVID-19. Starting today, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), as part of the County’s Unified COVID-19 Response, will report local stats related to COVID-19 in the same format as the State’s […]

Leave the Family at Home When You Shop Plattsburgh, April 5, 2020. As of mid-day Sunday, 32 positive test results confirming COVID-19 had been received for residents of Clinton County. Additionally one case is considered probable but not listed as confirmed due to indeterminate test results. Other cases are also now being identified based on […]

Source: County emergency services directors advise against brush fires, dangerous recreational activities | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

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From the Clinton County Health Department A Facebook live media event will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 3, 2020. Updates will be provided on Clinton County’s readiness and current activities, including coordination between UVM-CVPH and other county entities. The status of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Clinton County, steps individuals should take […]

Residents Advised to Continue COVID-19 Prevention Strategies   Plattsburgh, April 2, 2020. The number of individuals with positive test results in Clinton County remains at 26 with one additional probable case. Testing for this person produced indeterminate results but symptoms have been consistent with COVID-19. Negative test results have been received for 194 individuals. Six […]

Plattsburgh, April 1, 2020. As of this morning, Clinton County has 24 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, as well as one probable case. This figure represents the total number of positive test results since testing began. To date, 186 tests have come back negative. Five of the individuals testing positive have since recovered. Many other individuals […]

Plattsburgh, March 31, 2020. Several new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 bring the total in Clinton County to 20. This figure represents the total number of positive test results since testing began. To date, 160 tests have come back negative. Five individuals have recovered. Recovered cases are included in the total case count.   “CCHD continues […]

Source: Child Protective Services still operating during COVID-19 pandemic | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

There are now 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County, four of whom have recovered. One hundred fifty-five tests have returned negative results. In a media release issued today, the Unified Command for the COVID-19 Response in Clinton County identified two priority messages. One involves follow-up information to a Media Release issued on March […]

CCHD has learned that an individual who was ill and later tested and confirmed positive for COVID-19 was active in the community while symptomatic. Through standard contact tracing and with the assistance of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, several businesses visited by this individual have been identified. Notification of those with whom this person had […]

Plattsburgh, March 28, 2020. Clinton County Health Department staff continue to track the number of tests that come back positive for COVID-19 and trace contacts for each confirmed case. As of this morning, Clinton County has 12 positive cases including one inmate at the Clinton Correctional facility and one probable case. There are also 3 […]

Thank you! That’s what CCHD is saying to residents who have been asked to stay home, and are doing so. CCHD also thanks those who are continuing to provide essential services at their usual worksite or by working from home. Erin Streiff, Director of Health Care Services for Clinton County Health Department noted, “We might […]

Plattsburgh, March 25, 2020. As of Wednesday morning, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting nine confirmed cases of COVID-19; eight of these cases are community residents and one is an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility. To date, ninety tests have come back negative. Eighty-one residents are in quarantine without symptoms and ten are […]

Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting eight confirmed cases of COVID-19; seven of these cases are community residents. Earlier today, CCHD received laboratory results for an eighth case. This individual is an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility. CCHD has been in contact with Clinton Correctional Facility, the NYS Department of Health (DOH), and the […]

Update from the Clinton County Health Department There are now seven cases of COVID-19 and it is anticipated that, just as in other locales, this number will begin to rise more quickly. For this reason, CCHD will be providing a once-a-day case count along with other relevant information. The count will be updated by the […]