The Peru Gazette

Source: Plattsburgh cleaning business sees increased demand amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Extracted from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nov. 17th COVID-19 Update New Yorkers can now take free online courses through Coursera. In partnership with Coursera, we launched a free online platform for New Yorkers to learn new job skills, earn certificates and advance their careers. At a time when unemployment has risen due to the pandemic, we hope […]

November 18, 2020. After Canadian Thanksgiving, on October 12, Canada saw a major spike in COVID cases. It is our deep concern that the same thing will happen here. For that reason, I have continued to raise the alarm about the risk of COVID spreading in smaller indoor settings — so-called “living room spread” — […]

Source: First Read Tonight

COVID-19 November 18 Updates NYSPHSAA Winter Sports Updates The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the start date for high-risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be moved to Jan. 4, 2021. Until authorization is granted by state officials, NYSPHSAA member schools are not permitted to […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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. – Get your flu shot. Since our 11/17 update, 9 additional individuals have tested positive […]

The Syracuse Post Standard is reporting the Tops Friendly Markets in limiting purchases of the following items: Tops said it would limit the following items to one purchase per customer (list as of Monday, 11/16): Toilet paper multipacks Paper towel multipacks Household cleaners Disinfectant sprays Disinfectant wipes Tops is limiting the following to two per […]

Source: Vermont COVID-19 cases expected to increase by 50% over next six weeks

Source: Burlington High School to lease former Macy’s building – VTDigger

Source: How Canadian snowbirds are flocking South despite a border closure

November 17, 2020. There’s so much about COVID that we still don’t know. But it is clear that COVID can have devastating long-term effects for some people. Known as “long-haulers,” these individuals struggle with symptoms that last for months after catching COVID. One of the most concerning symptoms is chronic fatigue, which can make it […]

Source: Gov. Scott shares message for those violating health guidelines: ‘Don’t call it patriotism’

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Here are today’s case updates. 10 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported since our 11/16 update. Due to recent case increases, our workload has increased significantly and our focus remains on preventing further spread of COVID-19 in our community. As such, we are not able to provide a further breakdown of local cases at […]

Source: Vermont reimposes hospital lockdowns; ramps up testing statewide – VTDigger

November 16, 2020. Over the past six days, the United States recorded 1 million new COVID cases. The virus is spreading across the country and we see its impact in New York now too. It’s not an Upstate or Downstate issue—cases are increasing throughout the state and all New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, […]

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is spreading in New York, and the increased number of cases is taking place throughout the state. This is not an Upstate or […]

Here are today’s case updates. 59 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 28 individuals have recovered since our 11/13 update. Due to recent case increases, our workload has increased significantly and our focus remains on preventing further spread of COVID-19 in our community. As such, we are not able to provide a further […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Central NY’s positive coronavirus test rate is 2nd-highest in state – syracuse.com

Source: UVM postpones all winter sports until Dec. 18

A message from School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer Dear Peru Central School Community, COVID-19 Cases have increased in the North Country over the past several weeks. Last evening, the Clinton County Health Department notified a neighboring district that one of their students had tested positive for COVID-19. There was a relationship between that student and […]

Source: Cyberattack ‘struck the nervous system’ of UVMMC – VTDigger

Source: Dairy Cows, Milkmaids, and the First Vaccine  – – The Adirondack Almanack