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Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case counts. Contact tracing associated with two recent lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County is ongoing. If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your health care provider. For information on symptoms of COVID-19, visit https://bit.ly/3clPpdm. Residents are encouraged to continue taking preventive steps, […]

Roughly fifty (50) people are quarantining for fourteen (14) days. Within these people include an administrator, school nurse, per diem school nurse, numerous Beekmantown Elementary School teachers, a Cumberland Head Elementary School teacher, two Beekmantown Middle School teachers, and an office assistant to name a few. Nine (9) people were sent by the Clinton County […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce On Sept. 11, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued revisions to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act regulations, which implement paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave. FFCRA requires private-sector employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain public employers to provide covered […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Quebec health officials saw a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections and decided on Sunday to move three zones, including the island of Montreal, into “alert.” The zones, the island of Montreal, part of the Capitale-Nationale region, including Quebec City, and the Chaudière-Appalaches region south of the […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce States added: Arizona Minnesota Nevada Rhode Island Wyoming The governor also announced that New York State has now conducted 10 million COVID-19 diagnostic tests. The number of new cases, the percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov. “For a […]

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Here are today’s (9/21/20) Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. CCHD is reporting 2 new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 today, for a total of 4 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County at this time. As many in our community are aware, one of these positive cases is a student within the Beekmantown School […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released five audits of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medicaid program that identified approximately $706.6 million in unnecessary, improper or questionable payments and made several recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps of billions of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs […]

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Fall has arrived and in the North Country, that means apples, pumpkins, and hayrides. While most of your favorite fall activities can be done safely, it will be important for you and your family to be prepared. – Bring an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you and […]

Source: After 2 test positive for COVID-19, Potsdam high school goes remote | NCPR News

September 17, 2020. As we draw closer to Election Day, I want to remind New Yorkers again that amid the pandemic, you have several options to ensure your safety when casting your vote this year. Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy and it is important that we can exercise our right to vote while […]

Source: New York nursing home visitors required to present negative COVID-19 test

Source: Echoing calls for interim border changes to help families and businesses | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The recent extension of non-essential travel across the northern border came to the dismay of many local travelers and representatives.

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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Source: More Section VII schools make their fall sports decisions | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Four Section VII schools said they would be moving forward with a fall interscholastic athletic program for low-risk sports this fall, while four schools district

Source: New York extends special uninsured enrollment through 2020 – syracuse.com

September 16, 2020. Today is day 200 of the COVID crisis — it’s been 200 days since New York State’s first confirmed case of COVID. Since then, we have made tremendous progress, especially on testing. When this started, we had the capacity to conduct about 500 tests per day. Yesterday, we did 75,000 tests. Our […]

Source: Report: Canada-US border closure will be extended to Oct. 21

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update