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Plattsburgh, April 19, 2020. Of the 505 tests for COVID-19 that have been conducted in Clinton County to date, Clinton County Health Department reports that 56 have come back positive for COVID-19. Of these lab-confirmed cases, 37 have recovered. Indeterminate results have been received for three individuals, 2 of whom have recovered from their symptoms. […]

Plattsburgh, April 18, 2020. The number of new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose more slowly in Clinton County this week than in previous weeks, though testing criteria remain the same. On Saturday morning, only one more case than the day before was reported. The number of lab-confirmed positive cases since testing began is now 52. […]

Source: New cases in Clinton County minimal | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Local lawmakers to Cuomo: Upstate standards for reopening economy differ from NYC | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: Lake View Towers quarantined | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

As of Thursday morning, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting 49 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Clinton County residents; 34 of these individuals have recovered and 2 have died. CCHD also reports 3 probable cases (lab-indeterminate) of COVID-19; 2 of these individuals have recovered and 1 has died. There are currently 42 […]

According to TickEncounter, from the University of Rhode Island, most cases of Lyme disease are transmitted from May through July, when nymphal-stage ticks are active. These nymphs are the size of poppy seeds.   I had scheduled workshops of my Don’t Get Ticked NY PowerPoint for March and April, but since that has been impossible, […]

“That includes $2,028,646 for Plattsburgh International Airport; $69,000 for Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake; $30,000 for Lake Placid Airport; and $20,000 for Malone-Dufort Airport.” Source: Local airports to receive CARES Act funding | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Taxpayer friend leaves legislature | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

As of Tuesday morning, Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting 48 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Clinton County residents; 29 of whom have recovered. In addition, CCHD also reports forty-one suspect cases; 25 of whom cases have now recovered. To date, 420 tests have been administered to Clinton County residents and three people […]

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) today reported 47 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among residents of Clinton County. The number includes 43 cases, as of this morning, listed on the NYSDOH website. CCHD noted that 4 of the 47 individuals they are reporting were tested in Vermont. These four are not currently listed on the […]

Chamber set to host conversation with local leaders on impact of COVID-19! Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with our local county leaders on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00AM. Hear updates and answers to questions regarding the response by our Counties to COVID-19 and the impacts on our […]

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