The Peru Gazette

Fall is a special time in New York State. It is fast approaching, and we want to make sure families and communities can safely enjoy all the season has to offer. Today, new guidance was released on seasonal activities, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, on how to […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce advises that Vermont imposes travel limits for Essex, Hamilton counties The state of Vermont has imposed travel restrictions for New York’s Essex and Hamilton counties.   The restrictions were imposed as Essex County contends with its first major outbreak at a nursing home. As of Monday, at least 84 […]

A message from the University of Vermont Health Network CVPH  It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that the CVPH Wellness & Fitness Center will not reopen. The considerable expenses of operating the fitness center, coupled with the suspension in services caused by COVID-19, resulted in an unsustainable set of circumstances. From major […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Governor Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, are considered low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment and are permitted to operate under New York’s NY Forward guidance. The businesses that can […]

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Governor Cuomo announced today two additional states—Alaska and Montana—meet the metrics to qualify for New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed. States and Areas Added: Alaska Montana New York State’s infection rate has been below 1 percent for 25 straight days. The number of patients in ICUs […]

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Q: Where can I get tested for COVID-19? A: To find a test site near you, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you. In addition, CVPH is a NYS designated COVID-19 testing site and now offers three locations to receive a COVID–19 screening, depending on your individual needs. For details visit […]

Source: Rise in coronavirus transmission ‘inevitable’ when schools reopen, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY faculty union calls for aggressive virus testing | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: How do you bus kids to school in the middle of a pandemic? A look inside one district’s plans – syracuse.com

Source: Killington private party sparks Covid-19 outbreak: 14 cases and counting – VTDigger

It’s been 184 days since New York’s first confirmed COVID case. Yesterday, 66,241 tests were reported with 656 positive — a 0.99% infection rate. The total hospitalizations statewide dropped to 418, the lowest number since this crisis began, and there were 109 New Yorkers in ICUs — also the lowest number recorded. Sadly, we lost […]

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates, as well as answers to commonly asked questions from our followers. Q: Why does the number of active cases reported by CCHD fluctuate so much? A: Active cases reflect the number of individuals currently infected with COVID-19. This number can fluctuate as individuals move to the […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines with a UVM infectious disease expert

Source: SUNY Oneonta to suspend in-person classes for 2 weeks after 105 coronavirus cases found – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo says update on reopening NY casinos coming this week – syracuse.com

Source: Champlain welcomes students to campus amidst COVID-19

Source: COVID spreads past nursing home staff | Sun Community News Fifth resident dies in viral outbreak

Source: Fifth Essex Center resident dies | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

In response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western New York, New York State has set up eight new free rapid testing sites. Four of the sites are in Buffalo and another is in Dunkirk, where there has been a cluster of cases at a manufacturing plant. Residents of Western New York (Allegany, Cattaraugus, […]

Source: Schools say permanent 20% cuts would be devastating | NCPR News

The North Country Chamber of Commerce recently received $30,000 in financial support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support the organization in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Country Chamber used the funding from Excellus BCBS to provide small business grants of up to $250 for reimbursement for expenses related to PPE, masks, sanitizer, […]

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Q: If I travel to a state on the quarantine list, but it is removed from the quarantine list while I am there, do I have to quarantine upon my return to NYS? A: Yes, if a traveler was in a state at any time during […]

Source: Deadly delay: Coronavirus got into nursing home during 19-day wait for test results | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise