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Canada and the United States have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to nonessential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the border is a source of vulnerability, so the agreement will be extended by another 30 days. The restrictions were announced on […]

Source: City of Burlington to require masks in most stores

Source: Horse racing tracks, Watkins Glen can open without fans, Cuomo says | NCPR News

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is introducing the bipartisan State and Municipal Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Fund, legislation that would provide support to state and local governments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill will provide $500 billion in emergency funding to […]

CORONAVIRUS UPDATES May 18, 2020 The Latest A company developing an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus says early data shows encouraging results. Massachusetts-based Moderna Inc. said Monday that the vaccine triggered immune responses in healthy middle-aged volunteers. The company said the volunteers also had antibodies similar to people who had recovered from COVID-19. The vaccine […]

Source: Churches will be the last places to reopen in NY, alongside stadiums, concert halls – syracuse.com

Source: Fishing charters gear up for what could be a ‘disaster’ season | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: Watertown Denny’s to close permanently | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Vermont Lake Monsters’ season uncertain amid pandemic – VTDigger

Source: Tourism faces rough summer over virus fears | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,486,742 (+1.28%) Russia 290,678 (+3.17%) UK 244,995 (+1.46%) Brazil 241,080 (+3.24%) Spain 230,698 (0.00%)** Italy 225,435 (+0.30%) France 179,693 (+0.04%) Germany 176,551 (+0.17%) Turkey 149,435 (+0.92%) Iran 120,198 (+1.53%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

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