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“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 […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

  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.

  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, […]

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

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

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

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Source: Walmart will start requiring all customers to wear masks

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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/  

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

New Yorkers showed incredible regard for one another throughout this pandemic, which resulted in huge progress in the fight against the virus. But now complacency and lack of compliance pose a threat. Here’s a true story about how quickly COVID can spread. There was a Fourth of July party in Suffolk County. At least one […]

“With the recent guidance for reopening schools released by New York State, over the last few days I have heard from many school administrators, teachers, faculty and parents from our local school districts. While it is great to see guidance available for schools to create reopening plans, it is clear this will not be an […]

Source: Report: Canada, US extend border restrictions to Aug. 21

Source: ‘We knew our clients were going to be in danger’: Domestic abuse continues to surge in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Nursing home coronavirus flare-up came after quarantined aide allegedly ordered back to work

Source: 4 more states added to New York coronavirus quarantine list – syracuse.com

Source: Prison chief blasts contractor for death of Black inmate – VTDigger