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By Elizabeth Doran | edoran@syracuse.com The immediate family of the deceased can now attend a private funeral and burial in New York. That’s the state government’s clarification of the rules, the state funeral director’s association said today. After the governor’s executive order Friday banning gatherings, funeral directors were told there could be no funeral ceremonies […]

Plattsburgh, March 20, 2020. A third case of COVID-19 has been identified in Clinton County. The female, in her thirties, was identified as a direct contact of the second confirmed case. Since that time, she has been quarantined at home to limit the possibility of spreading the virus to others. The individual is now isolated […]

Tim Lahey, MD, an infectious disease expert at UVM Medical Center, we’re underscoring the need for all of us to avoid unnecessary contact with others. This will slow the spread of the virus in our communities, giving us a better chance to quickly and effectively treat those who need help. This message applies to everyone. […]

EXECUTIVE ORDER Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, and temporarily bans all non-essential gatherings […]

As per Governor Cuomo’s office and Assemblyman Billy’s Jones’ office who has been in direct contact with Supervisor McDonald, all non-essential employees are being sent home as of 3:00 pm today, March 20, 2020. Those who can, will work from home. In an effort to protect our Town workers and the public from exposure during […]

Washington, D.C. – Following Governor Cuomo’s call on the federal government to release the federal stockpile of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 pandemic, Congresswoman Stefanik joined him in urging the President to ramp up production of PPE and other medical equipment. On Wednesday, President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, which allows him to […]

Source: Cuomo orders non-essential remain home, coronavirus cases top 7,100

Source: Health Professional Survey | Department of Health

Source: Streaming Storytime: Plattsburgh children’s author organizes online video library | NCPR News

Source: Barber shops, hair and nail salons ordered to close by governor | WNYT.com

Source: Coronavirus live updates: Cuomo asks health-care retirees to be reserve force

Source: Stay Home, Save Lives: Clinton County calls on residents to reduce spread of coronavirus | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is leading a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy urging passage of temporary legislative authority for the Secretary of Education to proactively waive all federal testing, accountability, and fiscal requirements for elementary and secondary schools. “With schools focused on ensuring students have access to meals and finding ways […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, legislation that would take precautions to track Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, prohibit purchases from China by the Department of Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense over a two year phase-in, create transparency […]

Latest breakdown of #coronavirus in @ncpr listening area. Clinton County: 2 (1 new) Essex County: 1 Fulton County: 1 (1 new) Hamilton County: 2 (1 new) Herkimer County: 1 Jefferson County: 1 (1 new) Saratoga County: 18 (4 new) Warren County: 1 Washington County: 1 #ny21

Source: Two die from coronavirus infections in Vermont – VTDigger

Glens Falls, NY – Congresswoman Stefanik is partnering with state and local officials, county health departments, and hospitals to urge the public to donate medical personal protective equipment to our county public health departments who are in need. “Many of our local business and manufacturers are going above and beyond to pull together as a […]

Source: Young and middle-aged adults hospitalized with coronavirus in U.S. new CDC data show – The Washington Post

The new rule doesn’t apply to essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, medical facilities, the media and gas stations. Read More: Cuomo: No More Than 25% of Company’s Workforce Can Leave Home

Source: Cuomo signs bill to guarantee sick leave for New Yorkers during COVID-19 outbreak

Source: Watertown arena removes ice, prepares for emergency use

Plattsburgh, March 19, 2020. A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed m Clinton County. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) learned of this case on Wednesday evening and immediately began the process of contact tracing. Staff are identifying and reaching out to all individuals who may have had close contact with the infected individual. […]

Source: President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package : NPR

Source: Vermont could have 16 times more infections than officially reported – VTDigger

Source: Agencies provide updates amid outbreak | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com