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Chamber set to host conversation with local leaders on impact of COVID-19! Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with our local county leaders on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00AM. Hear updates and answers to questions regarding the response by our Counties to COVID-19 and the impacts on our […]

As of April 8th: In the last week alone, farmers in the state dumped up to 35 million pounds of raw milk, according to one estimate, as demand for some dairy products evaporated and prices collapsed. Source: Coronavirus sends Upstate NY dairy industry into ‘free fall’ as milk dumping soars – syracuse.com

TO THE EDITOR: This is in regards to the April 7 article, “Davis, Stec share takes on state budget.” To glean more local information, I read the Clinton County Legislatures minutes for March 26. These are the most recent published. Therein one can read that our Clinton County Legislature is aware the state budget will […]

Source: Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Coronavirus: A [Free Digital] Book for Children

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 557,590 (+5.20%) Spain 166,831 (+0.49%) Italy 156,363 (+2.69%) France 133,670 (+2.25%) Germany 127,854 (+1.91%) UK 85,208 (+6.66%) China 83,135 (+0.01%) Iran 71,686 (+2.37%) Turkey 56,956 (+9.18%) Belgium 29,647  (0.00%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: An ‘awesome person’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Burlington City Council to vote on measure to ground F-35s

Source: South Burlington Holiday Inn will be Covid-19 recovery site for homeless population – VTDigger

Source: Quebec Now Has 12,846 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases & Montreal Remains The Epicentre – MTL Blog

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 CCHD is reporting that as of Wednesday morning, 321 Clinton County residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 39 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fifteen of these individuals have recovered, and 0 have died. Residents may access the NYS Department […]

A man in his 40’s per Mayor Read Source: Second COVID-19 death in Clinton County | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: How to Make a CDC-Approved Cloth Face Mask (and Rules to Follow) | WIRED

The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. surpassed that of Italy today. The United States eclipsed Italy in reporting more than 20,000 dead. Deaths have been declining in recent days in Italy while rising rapidly in the U.S., where experts say we’re likely at the peak for the entire country, though some states […]

Source: IRS extends more tax filing deadlines – The Washington Post

4-11-20 Clinton County Health Department COVID-19 Case Update Plattsburgh, April 11, 2020. “Today we mourn the death of a second Clinton County resident due to complications of the COVID-19 virus, stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health for Clinton County. This is an extremely difficult time for the family and friends of both individuals and […]

Source: Inmate, seven corrections officers test positive for COVID-19 at FCI Ray Brook | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: Season’s Greetings: Seasonal restaurants during COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: New York’s unemployment claims system gets a tune-up | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Sheriff’s Dept. performing daily check-ins on quarantined | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo: Expanded testing key to reopening New York | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Outbreak at 2 Burlington senior facilities tops 82 residents, 50 staff

Source: With tests pending, positive cases of Covid-19 at St. Albans prison continue to rise – VTDigger

Source: Scott extends ‘stay home, stay safe’ order through May 15 – VTDigger

Source: Burlington expands ‘Shared Streets’ initiative during social distancing – VTDigger