The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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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.   […]

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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 […]

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Source: AuSable Valley extends all student remote learning | Sun Community News District closes in-person classes through Jan. 19

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December 9, 2020. The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as soon as tomorrow and New York is expected to receive an initial allocation of 170,000 doses as soon as this weekend. As part of the distribution, the State will set up 90 cold storage sites as regional distribution centers that are capable […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a long line of cars transporting the Peru High Schol Class of 2021 at the school tonight, thanks to several senior class parents’ hard work. The parents raised funds to erect a teacher and staff thank you and appreciation sign, delivered cookies and Dunkin gift cards to teachers […]

Source: United Helpers reports 12th COVID-19 nursing home death in Ogdensburg | NCPR News

Source: NY COVID vaccine: Number of doses to be distributed in each region

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Since our 12/8 update, 6 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 16 individuals have moved to recovered. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) encourages and welcomes comments on our social media pages. However, CCHD does not agree with or endorse every comment that individuals post on our pages. Our goal is to […]