The Peru Gazette

Peru School Board Special Meeting of July 23, 2020. The meeting begins just after the video’s 4-minute mark. The draft reopening plan was discussed. Disregard the school’s incorrect video labels. It is the July 23rd meeting. Click here to view the meeting.   

Source: Local lawmakers to voice support of bowling alley reopenings | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Thanks to the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded funding to help reimburse our small businesses for some of their expenses related to equipment and materials needed for re-opening. The grant can reimburse costs you incurred for purchasing: Sanitizer Masks and face shields Special safety-related signage Modifications to […]

July 24th – This is an overview of our plan. The finished document will look much different but this is a chance for the public to see some of the planning steps and processes that the Peru Central School District has been working on as a leadership team and the Teachers’ leadership team. The final […]

Effective Friday, Aug. 1, 2020, the amendment requires all Vermonters to wear masks or cloth facial coverings any time it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet with others from outside their household. Source: Scott beefs up virus mask requirements | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil […]

Source: Fifth Meadowbrook Employee tests positive for COVID | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Meadowbrook broke the news early Monday morning of another positive case.

As an extreme heatwave hits our state, I urge New Yorkers to exercise caution and limit outdoor activity, especially if you are more susceptible to heat-related illness. I also want to stress that even in the heat it is essential to wear a mask outdoors. I know it isn’t comfortable but COVID won’t stop spreading […]

Source: Lost sales, disrupted markets, health worries: A majority of NY farmers negatively impacted by COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: Three North Country bars and restaurants charged with NY liquor violations | NCPR News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

CCHD: Clinton County currently has 7 active cases of COVID-19. Five of these cases are epi-linked (connected). In addition to travelers and close contacts of known cases, a number of individuals associated with a large gathering on 7/17/20 are also under quarantine. CCHD continues to urge all individuals who were at a party on Memory […]

Source: Marlins-Orioles game canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak resulting in at least 14 cases, per reports – CBSSports.com

Source: CNY radio host whose mom died of coronavirus warns: Not wearing a mask is ‘a license to kill’ – syracuse.com

Source: NY has just 3 coronavirus deaths in one day: ‘Don’t get cocky,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: As districts release reopening plans, some school officials are uneasy – VTDigger

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the multi-agency task force to combat violations of coronavirus-related regulations at bars and restaurants conducted nearly 1,100 compliance checks between July 21 and July 23, documenting violations at 84 establishments. The task force is led by State Liquor Authority Chairman Vincent Bradley and State Police Lieutenant Colonel Dominick Chiumento. Businesses found […]

We continue to make progress against the virus—yesterday, hospitalizations were at the lowest level since March 18th and there were 156 patients in ICUs, the lowest since March 16th. As we enter the weekend, once again I remind all New Yorkers to act responsibly. Avoid parties and crowds. Wear a mask. Set an example for […]

Source: Meadowbrook announces COVID-positive staff member | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Meadowbrook Healthcare reported that a fourth employee has tested positive for the virus.

Plattsburgh, July 24, 2020. Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has confirmed that three individuals who attended a large gathering in Altona, NY have tested positive for COVID-19. The party took place on the evening of Friday, July 17, 2020, on Memory Lane Way in Altona, NY.  “Anyone who attended this party has potentially been exposed […]

  CCHD – We continue to receive numerous travel-related questions from residents, including many residents asking if they should travel. CCHD does not recommend that individuals travel at this time. COVID-19 cases and deaths have been reported in all 50 states, and the situation is constantly changing. Because travel increases your chances of getting infected […]

Source: Second home market booms in popular upstate NY vacation areas

Source: Amid Pandemic, Vermont Homeschool Enrollments Surge | Off Message

Source: NYS Department of Health stops Meadowbrook’s plans for visitation

July 23, 2020. I have a message for young people: This is not the time to fight for your right to party. We are seeing a statistically significant increase in the COVID infection rate in 21- to 30-year-olds. Remember: Young people can get seriously sick and some will die from the virus. Young people can […]