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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

Source: Thermal imaging scanners check your temperature at Burlington airport

Source: UVM Medical Center shows oxygen, carbon dioxide levels aren’t affected by face masks

Source: Resident of Cl. Co. Nursing Home tests positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo’s nursing home panel overlooks important fact | CSNY

Source: Mass layoffs planned at Rivers Casino

Source: Scott signs police reform bill banning chokeholds, mandating body cameras – VTDigger

Everybody wants to reopen schools, but we can only do so if it’s safe to reopen. That will be determined solely by the data. Today, we announced a formula for how and when it is safe for schools to reopen in New York State. Schools can reopen if the region is in Phase 4 and […]

COVID-19 July 13 Updates DMV Updates Clinton County DMV has returned to appointment only. Please visit this website to make an appointment: Franklin County DMV in Malone is still open by appointment only- please call 518-481-1606. Franklin County DMV in Malone also has a drop-box available where patrons can leave their paperwork. The Saranac Lake DMV office, unfortunately, […]

“Many school administrators, teachers, faculty and concerned parents from our local schools have reached out to my office with concerns about acquiring PPE and hand sanitizer for the upcoming school year as New York State releases more guidance for reopening. As an advocate for public education, I understand the current fiscal situation for our local […]

Clinton County Health Department, “Since our last Clinton County COVID-19 case update, Clinton County has seen 3 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. Please continue to wear face coverings, wash your hands frequently, and maintain physical distance (of at least 6 feet) from others.”