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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and frustration is mounting as claims continue to be unprocessed.[1] Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) and […]

Source: Non-profit group takes over Battle of Plattsburgh planning

The Clinton County Health Department Media conference ended at 11:13 p.m.  Here’s some of the most important information imparted:  CVPH elective surgery will SLOWLY resume on May 18th. Patients will be notified when their surgery is scheduled.  Positive cases remained the same at 76. Only two COVID patients are currently in the hospital and they […]

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Stefanik has announced an estimated $63 million in HHS rural hospital funding from the CARES Act has gone to North Country rural hospitals. Recipients of the $63 million rural distribution include rural acute care general hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Community Health Centers located in […]

Source: North country has met 5 of Cuomo’s 7 criteria to reopen | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: Immigrants detained in Clinton County getting video hearings | NCPR News

Source: With poor internet at home, some educators teach from their cars – VTDigger

Source: NY Democratic presidential primary is back on schedule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Local hospitals get more federal aid | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Restaurants see relief rules as ‘perfect recipe’ for a difficult recovery – VTDigger

Source: Vermont taps local ambulance crews to help with Covid-19 testing – VTDigger

Source: An Adirondack food coalition is putting local farm products on the table for people in need | NCPR News

The Latest New data reveals that, outside of progress in the New York metropolitan area, the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to the fight against the coronavirus. Figures from Johns Hopkins University show the known infection rate exceeding 20,000 per day and the daily death toll surpassing […]

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 […]