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Source: Scott relaxes ‘Stay Home’ rules to allow small gatherings, playdates, golf and outdoor recreation – VTDigger

Source: COVID Containment: Contact Tracers Hold the Key to Limiting New Outbreaks | Coronavirus | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Expectant moms change birth plans, grapple with motherhood, during pandemic – VTDigger

Source: How Vermont is deciding to spend the largest federal grant it’s ever received – VTDigger

Source: CCC weighs COVID-19’s impacts on upcoming budget, fall enrollment | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Public health officials share challenges, input on reopening | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Uihlein resident tests positive for COVID-19 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The Albany Times-Union reports: ALBANY – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo blasted the federal government Tuesday for the continued stalemate on funding state and local governments in the next stimulus bill, calling on officials to put politics aside as thousands die from the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has riled Democratic officials and […]

Monday, May 4, 2020. Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reported the following changes to the Department’s information release practices to begin on Tuesday May 5, 2020.  CCHD will continue to issue media releases as situational changes occur or new information becomes available; however, releases may not be distributed on a daily basis.  Clinton […]

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,180,634 (+1.95%) Spain 248,301 (+0.48%) Italy 211,938 (+0.58%) UK 191,832 (+2.12%) France 169,583 (+0.39%) Germany 166,152 (+0.29%) Russia 145,268 (+7.86%) Turkey 127,659 (+1.28%) Brazil 108,620 (+6.67%) Iran 98,647 (+1.26%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

The Albany Times Union is reporting that according to Cuomo none of the state’s 10 regions currently meets the state’s re-opening standards, which include declining COVID-19 infection rates and 90-day stockpiles of personal protective equipment in hospitals. The governor’s plan, which is based on guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, also listed schools […]

May 4, 2020 More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,158,041 (+2.20%) Spain 247,122 (+0.63%) Italy 210,717 (+0.66%) UK 187,842 (+2.37%) France 168,925 (+0.24%) Germany 165,664 (+0.42%) Russia 134,687 (+8.57%) Turkey 126,045 (+1.34%) Brazil 101,826 (+4.87%) Iran 97,424 (+1.01%) […]

Source: Quebec’s COVID-19 Case Count Exceeds 31k, With Over 2,200 Newly Reported Cases – MTL Blog

Lab-confirmed positive 71, Recovered 53, Deaths 3 Probable* 3, Recovered 2, Deaths 1 Suspect** 37, Recovered 37, Deaths 0 Active cases 15 Total Tested 831 *Probable = Individuals tested for COVID-19 with inconclusive test results. **Suspect = Individuals suspected of having COVID-19 based on clinical assessment (by a medical provider).

Plattsburgh, May 2, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reported the following numbers in regard to COVID-19 cases in Clinton County for Saturday, May 2, 2020. CCHD has reported a declining number of suspect cases over the last several days. As testing criteria has expanded, some individuals previously listed as suspect, have been tested […]

“So far, Brelia has made more than 1,400 masks for local first responders, school-lunch providers, animal-shelter personnel, FedEx drivers, mental-health advocates, 911 dispatchers, local businesses, the elderly and more.” Source: Making a difference one mask at a time – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Had enough? You might be suffering from compassion fatigue – Burlington, VT – University of Vermont Health Network

By now, it’s well known that staying home saves lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is an important caveat: When you need medical care, you shouldn’t suffer in silence. I’ve heard from providers across our health system who are concerned that many people are delaying necessary medical treatment. We worry about the impact this […]

Source: Thousands line up to gobble up Pizze Fritte dough at fairgrounds (drone video) – syracuse.com

Source: Vermont family hardest hit by Covid-19 stays ‘Boyd strong’ – VTDigger

Source: UVM Health Network Projects $152 Million Loss Due to COVID-19 | Off Message

Source: Scott Takes Further Steps to Reopen Vermont Economy | Off Message

Source: Stefanik, Cuomo spar over summer camps, federal funds | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise