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H ere are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates, as well as answers to commonly asked questions from our followers. Q: Are college students included in case counts reported by CCHD? A: Yes, case counts reported by CCHD include anyone living in Clinton County, NY at the time of their illness (or death). Contact […]

Source: Adirondack Medical Center pauses inpatient visitation – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Essex Center-linked COVID-19 cases rise to 59 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

For the 17th straight day, the statewide infection rate is under 1 percent, and our positivity rate hit a record low with 0.66% of yesterday’s COVID-19 tests returning as positive. We continue trending in the right direction but we do so only because we remain alert for any signs that can hamper that progress. In […]

Source: Group of 40 to 50 SUNY Plattsburgh students found partying Friday, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that he is issuing Executive Orders that will: Extend the “temporary illness” option to elections not administered by the Board of Elections this November. Mandate county boards send a mailing to all would-be voters notifying them of the deadlines and methods to request an absentee ballot. Directing the Board of […]

Source: “Low risk” school sports allowed in New York – New York Daily News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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Mayor Ben Walsh will slash $18.1 million from the city’s budget by freezing hiring and mandating furloughs more than 400 employees, including himself and his top staff. Source: Walsh slashes $18M from Syracuse budget: Furloughs, service cuts, no layoffs – syracuse.com

Source: Essex Center virus cases rise to 49 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Burlington Council Approves Limits on Alcohol Sales, House Parties | Off Message

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh reports second positive COVID-19 case | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Let’s not let it die’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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According to the evening update, “of 42 total (COVID positive) cases at Essex Center, 26 are nursing home residents and 16 are nursing home employees.” Source: *UPDATED* 16 Essex Center staff positive for COVID | Sun Community News 42 total COVID-19 cases associated with Essex Center outbreak.

Plattsburgh, August 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting the death of a Clinton County resident due to COVID-19. This case is linked to the recent Essex Center outbreak and was reported by the Essex County Health Department on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2020. This is the fifth death due […]

Source: Burlington City Council approves limits on residential gatherings, alcohol sales – VTDigger

As we prepare for the upcoming 2020 election, it is critical we protect the most fundamental cornerstone of our democracy—the right to vote. Today, I signed legislation that ensures every registered New Yorker has options on how to vote in November in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation signed into law today also […]

Source: Plattsburgh School Updates Reopening Plan | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After outcry from parents over full in-person instruction, the district is beginning a hybrid model this fall.

Source: Essex Center COVID-19 death leaves family sad, angry | Sun Community News Judy Frenier-Ryan, 65, made elder care her life’s work

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Please continue to act responsibly and keep up the good work. Avoid large gatherings, wear a face covering, practice physical distancing, and wash your hands frequently.

Source: Essex County Health Department confirm 2 more deaths from Essex Center Outbreak

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