The Peru Gazette

Since our 11/24 update, 6 additional cases (4 lab-confirmed positive and 2 probable) have been reported and 14 individuals have moved to recovered (13 lab-confirmed positive and 1 probable). As a reminder, there are multiple criteria that may place an individual in the probable category, such as an indeterminate test result or antibody test results. […]

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November 24, 2020. At the current rate of increase in COVID cases, we’re very likely to see a major COVID spike after the holiday. In three weeks, hospitalizations have gone up 128 percent—we went from 1,200 total hospitalizations in the state to about 2,800 total hospitalizations now. We anticipated this fall surge but doesn’t make […]

In-person shopping at crowded stores is a higher-risk activity that may lead to the spread of COVID-19. We encourage residents to shop local this holiday season, but ask you to consider virtual shopping or curbside pickup instead of in-person shopping. If you decide to go shopping in person, take steps to protect yourself: – Wear […]

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November 23, 2020 This Thanksgiving isn’t normal—nothing in 2020 has been. But Thanksgiving was never really about the trappings. It’s always been more powerful than that. This Thanksgiving is a time to really give thanks to the people who did phenomenal things during the course of this year: The doctors and nurses, all the essential […]

CORONAVIRUS UPDATES Nov 23, 2020 The Latest Medical experts are pleading with the public to avoid holiday parties this year, starting with Thanksgiving. Here’s what they had to say, in their words: “Look, the virus doesn’t care how much you love people. So let’s stay safe this year,” said Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a professor at […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is now a cosponsor of the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts Act. Pending changes in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule include improvements for maternity care and much-needed payment increases for physicians delivering primary and complex office-based care. In order to comply […]

The CVPH Blood Donor Drive at St. Augustine’s Parish Center will be underway today until 6:30 p.m. Bob Woods was one of the first donors to arrive.

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Since our 11/20 update, 19 additional individuals have tested positive and 73 individuals have recovered. COVID-19 is in our community! All residents are urged to: – Wear a face mask. – Keep a physical distance (6 feet) from others. – Wash your hands often. – Avoid crowds and gatherings. – Stay home when you’re sick. […]

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network blood drive, Monday, November 23, 2020, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors and need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Peru’s three recent blood drives were very successful.  All […]

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Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

“Find Services” Web Application for Social Programs There is a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the user-friendly social services discovery application will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state’s social programs network. The “Find Services” web application provides […]

Source: Albany County sets new coronavirus hospitalization record

Celebrating Holidays Safely Plattsburgh, November 20, 2020. Cases of COVID-19 have increased significantly in our community over the past few weeks, leaving local health officials concerned about the upcoming holidays. According to the Clinton County Health Department, Clinton County has seen an additional 155 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past two weeks. As of […]