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A staggering 16.8 million people have filed for unemployment in recent weeks, as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to deepen. Last week’s 6.6 million unemployment claims was the second largest number of people filing in a week since the Department of Labor started tracking the data in 1967. More than 1 in 10 workers […]

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 Requirements for distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 have separated us from friends, co-workers, neighbors and even extended family, at least physically. Technology and innovative communication solutions are helpful as people try to stay connected to one another. But, […]

Source: Giving birth during a pandemic: what North Country maternity wards and expecting families are doing | NCPR News

Source: New York records another huge total of Initial unemployment insurance claims – Albany Business Review

Source: Plattsburgh quilters sew thousands of masks

Peru pushes 3 days of meals to students today (Thursday, Friday and Monday). On Tuesday, April 14th; meals for Tuesday and Wednesday will be delivered and on Thursday, April 16th; meals for Thursday and Friday will be delivered.

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 432,438 (+8.13%) Spain 148,220 (+4.42%) Italy 139,422 (+2.83%) Germany 113,296 (+5.23%) France 112,950 (+2.62%) China 82,870 (+0.11%) Iran 64,586 (+3.19%) UK 61,474 (+9.88%) Turkey 38,226 (+12.07%) Belgium 23,403 (+5.45%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: President Trump approves Gov. Scott’s request for federal disaster declaration

Source: Vermont coronavirus updates: first inmate tests positive for virus

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Source: Schumer floats pandemic pay raise for essential workers | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

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Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 Requirements for distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 have separated us from friends, co-workers, neighbors and even extended family, at least physically. Technology and innovative communication solutions are helpful as people try to stay connected to one another. But, […]

We are writing to inform you that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled and removed from the market a common prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication called ranitidine, commonly known by the brand name Zantac. Ranitidine is a medication used to treat symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn and will no longer be […]

Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.14 New York ON PAUSE Order Extended All non-essential businesses will remain closed and social distancing protocols will remain in effect until April 29 The CDC recommends wearing a mask in public Also, remember to please remain 6 feet away from people in public, including in grocery stores When shopping for […]

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Source: How Vermont dentists are adjusting to the Covid-19 pandemic – VTDigger

Source: New, used graduation gowns being collected for hospital workers

Source: UVM engineers designing new emergency ventilator

Source: Wave of nursing home fatalities pushes up New York’s grim data | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stec, Davis have different takes on ventilators | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: St. Lawrence County COVID-19 case increase “very concerning” | NCPR News

It’s the quintessential public health dilemma. How do we measure something that didn’t happen? Or in this case, how do we know that our handwashing, distancing tactics and other efforts are really slowing the spread of COVID-19? We are told that these behaviors are making a difference but, as the weeks stretch on, a sense […]