The Peru Gazette

Taylor Rental, Party Plus has many essential supplies in stock and took the opportunity to share it with local organizations and give back to our community!! On June 19th, they donated 10,000 wipes each (individually wrapped antiseptic wipes) to 10 different organizations and they were very thankful.

Source: PPP Act 2? Why small business owners should wait to apply for loan forgiveness – syracuse.com

Source: How many kids can you put on a school bus during the coronavirus pandemic? Answer elusive – syracuse.com

Source: As UVM move-in looms, testing plan does little to quell Burlington’s concerns – VTDigger

Today is day 159 of the pandemic. This crisis is not over. We need to rely only on science and data. This is not about politics—it’s about science. And the virus will continue to ricochet across this country until we realize that unless we control it everywhere, we won’t control it anywhere. New Yorkers worked […]

Source: Locals feeling the pinch of national change shortage | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a national coin shortage sweeping the North Country, local residents and businesses are feeling the impacts firsthands.

“The North Country entered Phase IV over a month ago and it is unacceptable that so many small businesses remain closed due to lack of guidance released from the State. Gyms and fitness centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, attractions, and other business not yet given guidance are still closed although we have been in the […]

COVID-19 August 6 Updates DOH Travel Advisory Updates Rhode Island was added to the list of states and territories on the travel advisory list this week, and Washington D.C. and Delaware were removed. For the full guidance, visit this website. To report any violations, visit this website. Here is the current list of state and […]

Source: CVPH, unions differ on impact of redesign | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Virus concerns loom as SUNY nears fall | News | pressrepublican.com

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. CCHD – Though COVID-19 is widespread in several areas of the United States, in the North Country we are doing well. Thanks to our residents acting responsibly and following precautions, we have been able to slow the spread. Keep up the good work! To stay open and […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: From Massena to Eureka, border towns suffer from closed Canadian border | NCPR News

Source: NY says dentists can’t slap patients with extra fees to cover Covid-19 costs – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus testing dropping in US even as deaths rise by more than 1,000 a day – syracuse.com

Source: Onondaga County’s sales tax shortfall is $26M for year; ‘draconian’ cuts loom – syracuse.com

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: New York teachers unions demand 14-day closures in event of COVID-19 case

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. We’ve received many questions and concerns regarding past or upcoming large gatherings. First and foremost, the BEST thing residents can do is avoid large gatherings. CCHD does not recommend large gatherings with people outside your household. NYS currently restricts gathering sizes to 50 people or less in […]

The numbers here in New York continue to remain low, with total hospitalizations at 568, down from the April peak of nearly 20,000. For the third straight day in a row, there were no reported COVID deaths in New York City. Yesterday, the State conducted 70,993 tests, of which 746, or 1.05%, were positive — […]

From the CCHD – Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Many residents are purchasing hand sanitizer more frequently. When stocking up, be sure to select a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% of one of these active ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, or Benzalkonium Chloride. The active ingredients work best when you […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Columbia County: Golf outings fueled ‘widespread’ coronavirus outbreak

Source: The North Country is facing massive budget shortfalls without federal aid | NCPR News

PLATTSBURGH, NY (08/4/2020) – The following is a statement from University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau regarding the hospital’s redesign efforts: “Like other businesses in this community and across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed our fragile financial picture to the limit. Hospitals across the country are struggling financially- hundreds […]