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‘The picture is dire for child care centers’: inside why centers can barely stay afloat | NCPR News

Source: ‘The picture is dire for child care centers’: inside why centers can barely stay afloat | NCPR News

NY schools reopening: We read 145 pages of rules on masks and woodwinds so you don’t have to – syracuse.com

Source: NY schools reopening: We read 145 pages of rules on masks and woodwinds so you don’t have to – syracuse.com

Two Burlington Breweries and Affiliated Restaurants Close Temporarily Over COVID-19 Concern | Bite Club

Source: Two Burlington Breweries and Affiliated Restaurants Close Temporarily Over COVID-19 Concern | Bite Club

North Country schools struggle with pandemic plans, confusion pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country schools struggle with pandemic plans, confusion | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 17th COVID-19 Message

On Monday, July 20, New York City will enter Phase 4 of reopening. Phase 4 allows for the reopening of media production, low-risk outdoor entertainment, professional sports competitions (without fans), and more. At this point, additional indoor activity at malls, restaurants or cultural institutions will not be permitted. Read more about Phase 4 here. I’m […]

Employee of CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility Tests Positive for COVID-19

Source: Employee of CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility Tests Positive for COVID-19 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | An employee at UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday

CVPH Diagnostic Center Designated as a New York State COVID- 19 Testing Site 

Source: CVPH Diagnostic Center Designated as a New York State COVID- 19 Testing Site | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As a New York State designated COVID-19 testing site, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) now

Assemblyman Jones: New SLA Guidance Punishes Responsible North Country Businesses

“The new State Liquor Authority guidelines released yesterday that put further restrictions on bars and restaurants point to exactly why a more regional approach for a COVID-19 response is needed. Responsible businesses across the North Country are being punished for businesses in other regions of New York that are not following social distancing guidelines. We […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Local COVID-19 Report for July 17th – Probable +1, Recovered +1, Tested +261

  Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Temperatures are expected to rise again this weekend–stay cool while staying safe. Wear a face covering, be mindful about maintaining physical distance (6 feet) from others, and wash your hands frequently. Note: The next Clinton County COVID-19 case updates will be shared on Monday, July 20.

Local COVID-19 for July 16th – Lab-confirmed positive +1, Active +2, Recovered -1, Tested +215

  CCHD – Many of our residents have noticed non-compliance with mask or physical distancing requirements within our community. First and foremost, the BEST thing residents can do is consistently practice and model these behaviors themselves. Wear a mask when in public, keep physical distance of at least 6 feet from those outside your household, […]

No more alcohol without food at NY bars, restaurants, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: No more alcohol without food at NY bars, restaurants, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Coronavirus symptoms: CDC updates list with new Covid-19 symptoms – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus symptoms: CDC updates list with new Covid-19 symptoms – syracuse.com

July 15th Clinton County COVID-19 Informational Update

Hannaford joins list of retailers to stop selling tobacco products

Source: Hannaford joins list of retailers to stop selling tobacco products

DiNapoli: June tax receipts down by 17.3% from last year

State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent from the previous year, according to the monthly state cash report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “As steps toward an economic reopening continue, state tax revenues remain far short of pre-pandemic levels,” DiNapoli said. “Currently, state spending is well below projections, […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 15th COVID-19 Message – Important renter information, plus health insurance special enrollment extended

When New York was in need, volunteers from around the country came here to help, and many states sent supplies. We vowed we would pay that generosity forward. At the request of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms, New York is sending 7,500 test kits, 30,000 pieces of PPE and 1,250 gallons of hand sanitizer to Atlanta […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ July 15th COVID-19 update (Important News For Renters)

COVID-19 July 15 Updates New York COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that an emergency COVID-19 rental assistance program will be launched this week. The program, which is designed to reach those individuals and families with the greatest need, will provide direct aid for tenants who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program […]

Walmart will start requiring all customers to wear masks

Source: Walmart will start requiring all customers to wear masks

Stewart’s Shops Allocated Over $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief to Nonprofits

Stewart’s Press Release  July 15, 2020—With the current circumstances, many nonprofits are struggling due to COVID-19. Stewart’s recognized there was an urgent need; they acted quickly and provided over $1 million in monetary and product relief to hundreds of impacted organizations. At this time, Stewart’s is taking a pause on COVID-19 relief applications, and will […]

Nursing home employee tests positive, then negative for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nursing home employee tests positive, then negative for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Albany County sees big coronavirus spike after July 4 parties, travel

Source: Albany County sees big coronavirus spike after July 4 parties, travel

Local COVID-19 Report for July 15th – Lab-confirmed positive +2, Active -1, Recovered +3, Tested +280

CCHD – Though we do not have the ability to respond to every comment or question on social media we have noticed some trends that we hope to be able to clarify for you, our Clinton County residents. – Some labs are taking a particularly long time to report test results. This is not something […]

Local COVID-19 Report for July 14th – Lab Confirmed Positive +0, Probable +1, Recovered +6, Active -5, Tested +178

Have you explored the NY Forward website? Additional NYS reopening guidance is updated often–you can stay informed by exploring their website at https://forward.ny.gov/  

At Albany airport, it’s still hit and miss with COVID-19 forms

Source: At Albany airport, it’s still hit and miss with COVID-19 forms