The Peru Gazette

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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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 […]

CCHD: “Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. For answers to some commonly asked questions we’ve received, visit https://bit.ly/2O3s5Ga.”

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Individuals Traveling to New York from Three Additional States Will Be Required to Quarantine for 14 Days | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. We are proceeding with our phased reopening approach with proper caution. Today, New York City begins Phase 3 of reopening but indoor dining will not move forward at this point. The Mid-Hudson region will enter Phase 4 of reopening tomorrow, July 7 and Long Island is on track […]

Peru 4:52 p.m. – There’s been a good turnout at today’s CVPH Blood Drive St. Augustine’s Parish Center, but there was no waiting line as of a few minutes ago. Drawing continues until 6:30 p.m. Stop by! Karen Coon was one of today’s donors. Karen has donated over 50 pints since 1993. Great going, Karen! […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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Source: New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Clinton County Health Department states, “As of 8 am this morning, Clinton County has 3 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. The majority of cases seen recently in our region have not been travel-related. COVID-19 is present in our community. We must remain vigilant—wear a face covering, wash your hands frequently, and maintain social distance (of […]

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need blood. It is in short supply, especially during this crisis period. Please make […]

Source: Two Ward Lumber employees at Jay location test positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: UVM students must decide by July 15 whether to take classes in-person or online – VTDigger

Source: NCCC plans mostly online classes in fall | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations stay below 900; 10 new deaths – syracuse.com

Source: Why bars are a big risk for coronavirus spread; 140 cases linked to one Michigan brewpub – syracuse.com

Source: New COVID-19 worries from flights that carried infected Warren Co. residents

Source: NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

A message from CCHD As communities and businesses are reopening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and what you can do to protect yourself and to help reduce […]