The Peru Gazette

Source: Health officials: Small increases in active COVID-19 cases normal, expected | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Providers were told is that the funding stream to localities to pay for the services in the third quarter is dropping by 31%.  Source: Substance abuse treatment programs warn of ‘dire’ consequences from cuts | Govt-and-politics | buffalonews.com

When New York was experiencing our worst days, we were moved by the generosity of states around the country. We promised we would pay that forward when other states were in need, and today we are doing just that. New York will deliver a shipment of the medication Remdesivir to Florida tomorrow as the state […]

A message from Assemblyman Billy Jones For over 50 years, Storm Treanor has served our communities first as an ER nurse and later as a teacher and mentor to aspiring first responders. Today I am proud to announce Storm Treanor as a 2020 Woman of Distinction under the category of Health Care. As an instructor, […]

Dear Families, Care Packages consisting of six days of Breakfast and Lunch are available from July 10 to Aug 6, 2020, to all children 18 years and under free of charge. They are available for pick-up at Peru Elementary School, The Intermediate Building, 116 Pleasant St., Peru, NY 12972. Future Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: […]

Source: Farmer’s market coupons available | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

COVID-19 July 10 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced today that nursing homes and long term care facilities in New York will be allowed to resume limited visitations for facilities that have been without COVID-19 for at least 28 days, a threshold set by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that following her advocacy, USDA published new rules for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) yesterday that now make apple and select specialty crop producers eligible for the funding beginning July 13th. In June, Congresswoman Stefanik led a letter along with […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. A Heat Advisory is in effect through 7 PM today with a peak occurring between 12-7 PM. Stay cool while staying safe. Continue to wear face coverings, be mindful about maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet from others, and wash your hands frequently. *Clinton County’s next […]

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Federal Aid Needed to Cushion the Blow as Revenues Drop The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As sales […]

Source: Holiday weekend brought wave of tourism | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rising coronavirus cases among young people worry Onondaga County officials – syracuse.com

Source: CNY person with coronavirus arrested for breaking quarantine, released due to bail reform laws – syracuse.com

Source: At least 16 sick after coronavirus exposure at DeWitt in-home day care: ‘Take this seriously … stay home if sick at all’ – syracuse.com

Source: Gyms, still shut, are part of a class-action lawsuit against NYS | Newsday

Source: Following warnings, crowded scenes and few masks at Burlington’s bars – VTDigger

July 9, 2020. The number of total hospitalizations remains steady. Yesterday, there were 851 total hospitalizations. And we are encouraged and grateful that this week the number of people being intubated dropped below 100 for the first time since the crisis began in full. We’ve made incredible progress as a state, but that progress is […]

Positive +1, Active +1, Tested +186   – In case you missed yesterday’s media release, read it here: www.clintonhealth.org/BulletinsPress/PR07082020.pdf – For answers to some FAQs we’ve received, visit: https://bit.ly/2O3s5Ga – To find a COVID-19 test site, visit: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you – For hospitalization data for the North Country Region, visit: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region – For more details on the […]

I understand many people are anxiously awaiting a decision on school reopening. New York has 700 school districts statewide that range from rural to urban to suburban districts and we have been spending the past weeks and months in discussion with all stakeholders on what September looks like. As in every other decision on reopening, […]

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Source: Cuomo’s emergency powers questioned | NCPR News

July 8th – Positive +1, Active +1, Tested +295 Plattsburgh, July 8, 2020. As cases of COVID-19 surge across the country, local health officials are urging residents in Clinton County to remain vigilant. While active cases of COVID-19 have remained low in the region over the past month, other states have seen a significant increase […]

Source: Malls in some New York regions can reopen this week, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Clinton County DMV Updates The Clinton County DMV opened their doors yesterday, July 6, and understandably the line to get inside has been longer than expected. Please remember that all licenses and learners permits that expired on March 1, 2020, or later will be extended until further notice so you do not need to visit […]