The Peru Gazette

December 21, 2020. As we roll out our vaccination program, it’s critical that underserved communities are not left behind. These communities, which are predominantly communities of color, got hit the hardest during the pandemic, which laid bare existing disparities in our health care system. We’re doing everything we can so that New York is equitable […]

Source: Cuomo: 38,000 New Yorkers vaccinated so far; EMTs, congregate care staff to be included next round | NCPR News

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 […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Key Findings “On a single night in January 2019, state and local planning agencies (Continuums of Care) reported: 567,715 people were homeless, representing an overall 2.7 percent increase from 2018 but a nearly 11 percent decline since 2010. 37,085 veterans were reported as homeless, a decline of 2.1 percent from 2018 and 50 percent since […]

Source: Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Four people are now hospitalized with five new cases in Clinton County reported overnight, including one involving a young NCCS student. Most new cases involve a c

Just 10 years ago North Country Home Services (NCHS), the only home health care staffing agency in the  Adirondack region, had about 350 aides on its payroll. Today they are down to just 200. This means  many seniors are not getting the care they need. Source: Adirondack Communities: Developing Support Networks for an Aging Population  […]

December 18, 2020. New Yorkers can see the COVID numbers and understand the risks. Destiny is in our hands, and I believe we can and will avoid a shutdown because we can slow the spread and if we do, the hospitals can manage the increase in cases. This is now a footrace between the vaccine […]

COVID-19 December 18 Updates Rent Relief Update New application period for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Extension Program will be open Friday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Previous Applicants for COVID-19 Rent Relief will not have to reapply to be reconsidered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were denied according to the new criteria and issue […]

Dear Patients and Community Members,   This week, the University of Vermont Health Network received its first shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and we began vaccinating front-line health care workers across Vermont and Northern New York. A second vaccine from Moderna is likely to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration very soon. […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors

 Since the pandemic started, the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions clubs have purchased and delivered baked treats from Rulfs Orchard to frontline workers in healthcare and law enforcement environments. This past week, Lions delivered to Meadowbrook Healthcare, Clinton County Nursing home, and Plattsburgh Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.   Lions who assisted were Linc Sunderland, […]

*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 – […]

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 […]

Source: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will have Ice Palace, fireworks only | NCPR News

Source: Moderna’s Production Of Coronavirus Vaccine Leans Heavily On Outsourcing : Shots – Health News : NPR

Source: COVID-19 by county: Dec. 18, 2020 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: No.Co. family loses son to COVID | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year | Office of the New York State Comptroller

As we gather this holiday season, the NYS Division of Consumer Protection wants to help keep you safe. In light of the public health crisis and with winter approaching, families are spending more time at home than ever. Did you know that many deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning occur during the winter months? Learn […]

December 17, 2020. On this snowy day, I have a simple message that we can all agree with. We want to slow the spread, we want to avoid shutdowns, and together we can do it. We slow the spread by being smart during the holiday season. It’s a difficult situation and people need to come […]

Source: 17th death in Ogdensburg nursing home outbreak | NCPR News

Source: Visitation halted at Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As cases of COVID-19 continue to climb both inside and outside Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities, New York State has officially halted visitatio

Source: Prison visits halted | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com