The Peru Gazette

Source: Six UVM students test positive for COVID-19

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Issued November 4, 2020 Due to the recent cyberattack against the UVM Health Network, CVPH is asking all patients with appointments with physician offices (see list below) to call 24 hours in advance of their appointment. This request is for all appointments with physician offices beginning Thursday, November 5th until further notice.  For patients with […]

During the week of October 25, the UVM Health Network experienced a confirmed cyberattack affecting some of our systems. While we have well-practiced standby procedures in place to continue providing safe care, the attack has caused variable impacts on services at our affiliate organizations. Please see the status updates below for information on how you […]

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the 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 […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Eight additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported since our 11/2 report. Of the 8 newly reported cases, 2 cases are associated with Clinton Correctional Facility, and 6 cases are other community members. Of the 6 cases among other community members, 5 individuals were already on quarantine […]

The UVM Health Network is now nearly a week into our response to a cyberattack that continues to affect systems throughout our health system. I want to update you on our efforts and the work that lies ahead. Our teams continue to work around the clock with the aim of restoring the network’s systems as […]

November 2, 2020. Tomorrow is Election Day and your final chance to make your voice heard. If you haven’t cast your vote yet during New York’s Early Voting or through returning an absentee ballot, be sure to vote in-person tomorrow. And if you voted absentee and haven’t mailed in your ballot yet you can drop […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Eighteen additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 21 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/30 report. Of the 18 newly reported cases, 5 cases are associated with Clinton Correctional Facility, 1 case is associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster, and 12 cases are other community […]

Source: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe warns of potential COVID-19 exposure | NCPR News

Source: UVM’S Fanny Allen campus forces staff out of building again

Saturday, October 31st GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDELINES ALLOWING OUT-OF-STATE TRAVELERS TO “TEST OUT” OF MANDATORY 14-DAY QUARANTINE Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York will continue to be exempt from […]

Source: Unpaid National Grid bills soar during pandemic as utility seeks higher rates – syracuse.com

Source: Record coronavirus cases puts Onondaga County ‘at a very concerning place’ – syracuse.com

Source: Gov. Cuomo announces new changes to mandatory travel quarantine | WNYT.com

Source: 2 more die of COVID in Albany County

Source: Pandemic’s Cost in New York: $63 Billion

October 30, 2020. Tomorrow is Halloween and I hope New Yorkers enjoy the holiday in a way that’s safe for their families and the community. To help New Yorkers make informed decisions on Halloween activities, the NYS Department of Health published Halloween guidance, with recommended activities and Do’s and Don’ts for a safe Halloween. We advise […]

I want to update you on the cyberattack that has impacted some systems throughout the UVM Health Network.   Most importantly, I want you to know that all of our affiliates in Vermont and New York are continuing to provide high-quality patient care. The entire network has risen to this challenge, once again illustrating the […]

Source: Times Union Center’s food service provider lays off 146 employees

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Fourteen additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 3 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/29 report. Of the 14 newly reported cases, 3 cases are associated with Clinton Correctional Facility, 2 cases are associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster, and 9 cases are other community […]

Source: Coronavirus outbreak hits Albany County health department

October 29, 2020. The impact that COVID has had on the physical and mental health of many New Yorkers cannot be overstated. As the challenge feels daunting it’s critical that each of us stays vigilant as we move into the winter and COVID fatigue continues to set in. New York State will do all we […]