The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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

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COVID-19 May 1 Updates School Closures Updates Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced all K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year and will continue to provide distance learning during that time. The schools will also be required to continue meal programs […]

China Has Left the Top 10 More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,070,032 (+2.84%) Spain 239,639 (+1.16%) Italy 205,463 (+0.92%) UK 172,481 (+3.63%) France 167,299 (+0.45%) Germany 163,009 (0.91%) Turkey 120,204 (+2.22%) Russia 106,498 (+7.14%) Iran 94,640 (+1.05%) […]

NYS schools closed for the remainder of the academic year.   

City and State New York 2 p.m. Update Friday, May 1, 2020   Schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year Weeks after pushing back against New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement that city schools would remain closed for the remainder of the academic year – asserting that that decision […]

Source: When will NY pharmacies offer coronavirus tests? There are ‘some obstacles’ – syracuse.com

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Did someone say FREE coffee? To show their appreciation, Stewart’s Shops is offering all medical professionals and first responders free hot coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate all day on Wednesday, May 6th, National Nurse’s Day. It kicks off National Nurse’s Week and is celebrated annually on May 6th to raise awareness of the important […]

Today’s live coronavirus blog | All NCPR pandemic coverage Here in the North Country our nursing homes continue to be where coronavirus is hitting the hardest. Yesterday a staff member at Meadowbrook, a nursing home in Plattsburgh, tested positive for COVID-19. The facility says no patient or resident is displaying symptoms or has tested positive, […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the community is coming together during these difficult times. “North Country residents are never ones to shy away from […]

Source: Staff member at Meadowbrook Healthcare tests positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

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Source: Birchwood reports deaths of 16 residents who tested positive for Covid-19 – VTDigger