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City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Vermont reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, most in single day since June

Source: Vermont reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, most in single day since June

Clinton County Health Department – Clarification on School Mask Breaks in Clinton County

Plattsburgh, November 5, 2020. Last week, Governor Cuomo granted county and city government officials the ability to impose mask mandates on local school districts. The new order resulted from a need for county officials to have a greater ability to enforce school mask-wearing practices, especially in areas where infection rates are high.   The Clinton […]

Albany County hospitalization numbers reach peak since late May

Source: Albany County hospitalization numbers reach peak since late May

Regents exams canceled in New York for January; no decision yet on year-end exams – syracuse.com

Source: Regents exams canceled in New York for January; no decision yet on year-end exams – syracuse.com

Local Nov. 5th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +9, Recovered +1, Active +8, Tested +439

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Nine additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 1 individual moved to recovered since our 11/4 report. Of the 9 newly reported cases, 1 case is associated with Clinton Correctional Facility, and 8 cases are other community members. Many of the cases among other community members […]

Upstate University Hospital quarantines 36 doctors exposed to coronavirus at Halloween party – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate University Hospital quarantines 36 doctors exposed to coronavirus at Halloween party – syracuse.com

Six UVM students test positive for COVID-19

Source: Six UVM students test positive for COVID-19

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Request to CVPH Primary Care and Specialty Practice Patients

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 […]

UVM Health Network Cyberattack: Information & Updates

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 CVPH Blood Drive on November 23rd

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 […]

Local Nov. 4th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +8, Active cases +8, Tested +550

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 […]

Nov. 3rd Message from CVPH President John Brunsted, MD

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 […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nov. 2nd COVID-19 Update

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 […]

Local November 2nd COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +18, Recovered +21, Active cases -3, Tested +765

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 […]

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

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

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

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

Updated Travel Advisory Information

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 more die of COVID in Albany County

Source: 2 more die of COVID in Albany County

Pandemic’s Cost in New York: $63 Billion

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