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E’town nursing home outbreak at bay | Sun Community News Essex Center is taking new patients

Source: E’town nursing home outbreak at bay | Sun Community News Essex Center is taking new patients

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 27th COVID-19 Update

October 27, 2020. Our country is seeing a surge in COVID; there have been almost half a million new confirmed COVID cases in the US in just one week. While the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in New York remains low relative to other states, New York State is not in a hermetically […]

Positive COVID test rate surges to 8.2% in Lewis County after large gatherings | NCPR News

Lewis County is just south of Watertown Source: Positive COVID test rate surges to 8.2% in Lewis County after large gatherings | NCPR News

St. Michael’s College outbreak grows to 26 cases; contact tracing continues

Source: St. Michael’s College outbreak grows to 26 cases; contact tracing continues

California Added to NYS Travel Advisory

Tuesday, October 27, 2020   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that California has been added to New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed. The advisory requires individuals who have traveled to New York from areas with significant community spread to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine applies to any person […]

Rand report shows that UVM Medical Center is the most expensive Vermont hospital – VTDigger

Source: Rand report shows that UVM Medical Center is the most expensive Vermont hospital – VTDigger

A Message from John R. Brumsted, MD President and CEO, The University of Vermont Health Network

The UVM Health Network has played a vital role in our region’s response to COVID-19, both in terms of caring for those who’ve fallen ill and preventing the spread of this virus. So I’m proud to let you know that UVM Medical Center and the Vaccine Testing Center at UVM Larner College of Medicine have […]

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

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

All in-person SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving break

Source: All in-person SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving break

Local Oct. 27th COVID-19 Report: Active cases remain at 38, Tested + 225

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. No additional cases since our 10/26 report. There are currently 38 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. For tips on celebrating Halloween safely, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/…/13244_covid…

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 26th COVID-19 Update

October 26, 2020. As we continue to fight against COVID-19, it’s clear that masks help stop the spread and save lives. I’m proud to announce with my daughter Mariah Kennedy Cuomo that New York is partnering with the company The RealReal and dozens of New York fashion designers to create limited edition made-in-New-York masks. Drawing […]

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

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

Local COVID-19 Changes Since Friday: Lab-confirmed positive +10, Recovered +19, Active -10, Tested +1,173

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Ten additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 19 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/23 report. Of the 10 new cases, 3 are associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster and 3 are associated with Clinton Correctional Facility. Of the other 4 cases among other community […]

County unemployment numbers shrink after virus-induced increase | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: County unemployment numbers shrink after virus-induced increase | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Cuomo’s trick-or-treat advice: Stay home, or close to it – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo’s trick-or-treat advice: Stay home, or close to it – syracuse.com

Positive COVID test moves Cumberland Head Elementary to remote learning | Sun Community News CUMBERLAND HEAD 

Source: Positive COVID test moves Cumberland Head Elementary to remote learning | Sun Community News CUMBERLAND HEAD | Cumberland Head Elementary students will now start the week with at least two days of remote learning after a staff member tested positive for CO

BHSN expands services to Warren, Washington counties | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: BHSN expands services to Warren, Washington counties | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Behavioral Health Services North has received endorsement from Glens Falls Hospital and the Warren/Washington Community Service Board to move forward with becoming the

Long lines at Capital Region polling places

Source: Long lines at Capital Region polling places

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 24, 2020

From the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website: “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 23rd COVID-19 Update

October 23, 2020. With Halloween just around the corner, I want to remind New Yorkers to enjoy the holiday but to do so safely. To help New Yorkers make an informed decision on which Halloween activities are safe for their families, the State Department of Health has published guidance for Halloween. The best way to celebrate […]

Local COVID-19 Report for Oct. 23rd: Lab-confirmed positive +6, Recovered +1, Active +5, Total Active 48, Tested +259

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Six additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 1 individual moved to recovered since our 10/22 report. All 6 new cases are associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster. There are currently 48 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. We continue to receive questions about quarantine. Here’s […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 22nd COVID-19 Update

October 22, 2020. COVID anxiety is real. COVID stress is real. COVID depression is real. I understand we’re tired of wearing masks, of social distancing, etc. The pandemic has caused tremendous stress on each of us. And the longer it goes on, the worse it’s going to get. We see it in the numbers, in […]

Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Four people are now hospitalized with five new cases in Clinton County reported overnight, including one involving a young NCCS student. Most new cases involve a c

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

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

St. Michael’s College moves to remote classes following 6 COVID cases

Source: St. Michael’s College moves to remote classes following 6 COVID cases