The Peru Gazette

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 […]

CVPH program focuses on safety while maintaining an adequate blood supply for area hospitals Editor’s Note: A drive is also scheduled for the St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, November 23rd. More info to follow. PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/29/2020) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley […]

Source: Cuomo discourages family gatherings on Thanksgiving, holidays

Source: Layoff notices hit New York at a record rate, data shows. Here’s where

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

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case has been reported and 12 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/28 report. This new case is linked to the previously reported SUNY Plattsburgh cluster. There are currently 26 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.

Source: Coronavirus update: New York passes 500,000 cases since start of pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Cyberattack being investigated as possible cause of UVM Health Network outage

Source: U.S. Hospitals Targeted In Rising Wave Of Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say | Vermont Public Radio

October 28, 2020. We continue to focus our attention on the “micro-cluster” areas throughout the state and to closely watch the metrics in each area. As a given “micro-cluster” makes progress in terms of reducing the positivity rate, we reevaluate and can make adjustments to their designation. A cluster in Orange County, for example, has […]

Source: Three more St. Lawrence County schools go remote after more COVID-19 cases | NCPR News

Source: Early detection screenings are essential | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

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

Source: COVID-19 concerns bring new precautions, plans for SUNY students

Source: Adirondack real estate boom shows no signs of slowing

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Three additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 4 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/27 report. One of the new lab-confirmed cases is linked to the previously reported SUNY Plattsburgh cluster. There are currently 37 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. Q: What does being […]

I. Hate. Cancer. And I hate to learn that New York State Senator, Betty Little, is battling it now. Little has represented Northern NY in the State Senate for 18 years. She’s retiring in December. Little had a cancerous lump removed from her breast. Just 3 weeks later she was back at work. Though she […]

Source: Vermont and New York residents restricted to essential travel