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Source: New York headed for shutdown if Covid trajectory doesn’t change, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

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

Since our 12/11 update, 95 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 63 individuals have moved to recovered. We continue to see many close contacts of positive cases becoming positive, as well as many new cases associated with small gatherings and “informal” interactions with friends and family members. In addition, approximately 25% of […]

At this time, nothing different. You should continue to follow the same recommended everyday practices—wear a face mask, watch your distance around others (keep a distance of 6 feet from others), wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, stay home when you’re sick, and monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19. Why? – Person A […]

Source: ICU nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in New York

Source: When will you get a vaccine? Upstate’s top coronavirus doctor answers your questions – syracuse.com

Near Watervliet – Source: Bethlehem has 250 students, dozens of staff in coronavirus quarantine

Source: Saranac CSD super tests positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

“Starting Monday, December 14th, indoor dining in New York City will be suspended.” December 11, 2020. Last night, New York’s independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force unanimously approved the FDA vaccine panel’s decision to recommend the Pfizer vaccine. The Task Force, which is chaired by Nobel laureate Dr. Charles Rice, was able to review data […]

Positive COVID-19 Case at Peru Central School District December 11, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and School Community Members, Good Evening. We were just notified by the Clinton County Department of Health that one of our students has tested positive for the COVID – 19 virus. We have started our tracing protocol to determine who was in […]

Plattsburgh, December 11, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is asking any residents who were at Miller’s Barber Shop in Chazy, New York between Tuesday, December 1st and Tuesday, December 8th to be aware of potential exposure to COVID-19. Please call CCHD at 518-565-4840 if you were present at that location on any of […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Second Phase of Empire State Digital with Ritual and PayPal to Support New York Restaurants and Food Service Industry | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

The North Country Chamber of Commerce notes that Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has confirmed today in a Tweet that the existing personal travel restrictions at the U.S.-Canadian border will be extended for another month past the current expiration date of December 21, taking them to January 21.   […]

Source: Cuomo offers deepest look at sources of COVID spread

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

*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 ride […]

Since our 12/10 update, 10 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 10 individuals have moved to recovered. COVID-19 is in our community! Assume everyone you interact with is potentially positive, and take precautions accordingly. Reduce your close interactions with others as much as possible—even with your friends and family. Keep in mind, […]

*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 ride […]

Please refer to the media release below regarding an exposure at a funeral in Ticonderoga. Since yesterday: Total CURRENT Cases today: 58 New Cases Today: 7 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 36,017 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 403 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3760 Total […]

  We’re hiring! The Clinton County Health Department is currently seeking applications for Public Health Nurse. For details and to complete an application, visit www.clintoncountygov.com/employment/job. All applications must be emailed or mailed to the address listed in the job posting. NO applications will be accepted via Facebook.

December 10, 2020 As we continue to see the number of COVID-19 cases surge across the nation, it is beyond critical that we ensure hospitals, and hospital systems as a whole, develop additional capacity and prepare to work cooperatively with each other to prevent any one facility from becoming overwhelmed. This work is already underway […]

Source: Stefanik calls for pause on NY prison visitation | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik has joined North Country NYSCOPBA representatives in calling for a pause on state prison visitation policies.

Franklin County Public Health is sharing a COVID-19 Update. 1h  · *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 […]

Since our 12/9 update, 11 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 10 individuals have moved to recovered. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/ – NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report – Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/8, 42 individuals hospitalized (8 […]

Source: Cuomo to suspend all in-person press conferences – syracuse.com