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Source: NY schools can test to stay open in areas with over 9% positive rate, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: FDA Warns Health Officials Not To Mess With COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Schedule : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

January 4, 2021. Unfortunately, the Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has confirmed the first known case of the U.K. variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in New York State. An individual from Saratoga County, NY, with no known recent travel, tested positive for the strain, which scientists say is more contagious than other strains. It […]

Source: Cuomo: COVID-19 variant found in New York state

Source: Saratoga Springs jeweler tests positive for highly contagious coronavirus strain

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as a running count by Bloomberg News, show the Empire State ahead of other large states like Florida when it comes to the number of vaccinated people per 100,000 residents. Yet, there nonetheless appears to be a significant backlog in distributing hundreds […]

Source: New York Moves to Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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 […]

Due to the rising Covid cases and quarantines in our county, the Mission of Hope will keep its warehouse closed until February. In addition, our Mission Office will also be officially closed until February as well. Please do not leave voice messages on our office phone. If it is an emergent issue that needs immediate […]

Source: WATCH: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic | Local 22/44 News

Health Insurance Open Enrollment through the NY State of Health Marketplace continues. For those seeking coverage beginning on February 1, the deadline to enroll is January 15. AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program is offering free telephone enrollment assistance to those seeking coverage in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington […]

Source: Quebec reports 7,663 new COVID-19 cases over past three days | Montreal Gazette

Source: NY surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID cases since March

Source: Vermont will prioritize age and health in distributing vaccines in next phases – VTDigger

Source: Vermont leadership reports confusion as federal vaccine shipments reduced

Source: COVID-19 hospitalizations across the US are the highest they’ve ever been as nation rings in new year

Source: Stimulus checks on the way | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Four more residents test positive at Meadowbrook Healthcare | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Meadowbrook Healthcare has moved several residents to an isolated COVID-Care Unit after four more tested positive for COVID-19.

Source: Vermont leadership reports confusion as federal vaccine shipments reduced

Source: 5 more deaths, 256 new virus cases end dire year in Albany County

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 […]

Source: Coronavirus cases climb, classes move online after party hosted by Glens Falls teacher | NCPR News

Source: They did everything right. But after one at-home haircut, a husband and wife died of COVID-19

Source: State requires counties to sign agreement before receiving coronavirus vaccines