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Source: Who can get a coronavirus test in NY? Cuomo widely expands eligibility for thousands – syracuse.com

More states around the country are set to ease restrictions this week, but health officials doubled down on the dangers of mass gatherings. Moving too quickly could have dire consequences, they say. For instance, in California, more than 180 people may have been exposed by a person who had the virus during an in-person religious […]

Many New Yorkers have asked me how they can help with the state’s Coronavirus response. Of course, the best way to help is to follow health directives that can protect your safety and the safety of your community. But there are a number of other ways you can help, too. You can apply to serve […]

Gatherings of large groups that have been brought to a halt by the novel coronavirus are starting to make their way back into life in the United States, but they may not look the way they once did — and experts question if the public is ready for them at all. The 12 forecasting models […]

“This rise in cases is very disturbing because it was preventable,” stated John Kanoza, the County’s Director of Public Health. Plattsburgh, May 16, 2020. Nine new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County are associated with several recent parties in Plattsburgh. All nine are isolating in their homes. None are currently hospitalized. Contact tracing […]

In accordance with state guidelines regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Clinton County Historical Association Museum will remain closed to the public indefinitely and has postponed all events until further notice. In addition, the opening of the Bluff Point Lighthouse is also on hold. CCHA staffers are working from home on the museum’s collections and […]

Source: Burlington officials seek to require masks in retail stores – VTDigger

Source: Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Horse shows canceled | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that doses of a coronavirus vaccine may be ready by the end of the year. The president made the announcement while introducing a new vaccine effort called “Operation Warp Speed.” Trump tapped Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, to serve as the administration’s virus czar. Slaoui said early trial […]

Source: Coronavirus: Vermont extends state of emergency until June 15

Source: The prison where New York inmates are bottling hand sanitizer now has a coronavirus outbreak | NCPR News

Source: Sheriff warns of NYSEG scam | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department is warning area residents about a new scam targeting New York State Electric and Gas customers.

Source: Hannaford to hire approximately 2,000 workers | Sun Community News Officials at Hannaford Supermarkets announced plans to hire approximately 2,000 employees at stores throughout its five-state territory, including Vermont.

Source: New York state beaches to open in time for Memorial Day; local beaches also can – syracuse.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Speaker Pelosi’s $3 trillion partisan legislation: “Speaker Pelosi did not reach across the aisle even once to work with Republicans on this $3 trillion, 1,800-page partisan wish list,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This $3 trillion bill is […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanick Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined with Members of the NY Delegation to send a letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to investigate New York State’s adherence to appropriate safety and health guidance for […]

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*:   US 1,417,889 (+1.95%) Spain 272,646 (+0.57%) Russia 252,245 (+4.12%) UK 234,441 (+1.50%) Italy 223,096 (+0.45%) Brazil 203,165 (+6.85%) France 178,994 (+0.45%) Germany 174,478 (+0.22%) Turkey 144,749 (+1.14%) Iran 114,533 (+1.60%)   Source: […]

Diocese of Ogdensburg Communications Director Darcy Fargo said Thursday that, like other entities, the diocese is still awaiting guidance from the state both on when churches can reopen and whether they fit into one of the reopening phases. “We just don’t know where we fall at this point,” she continued. “It’s kind of frustrating — […]