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“In these unprecedented times, we are seeing the emergence of real-life heroes; healthcare workers, first responders, and law enforcement officials are consistently going to work each day, knowingly putting themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19 to help protect their community. Yet we are sending these brave individuals into harms-way, unprotected. The shortage of medical supplies […]

Source: Montreal Has Declared A State Of Emergency – MTL Blog

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted today to pass the CARES Act, the 3rd legislative phase of Congress’ emergency coronavirus response. This stimulus provides economic relief to small businesses and hardworking families across the North Country. “During this unprecedented public health crisis, I have prioritized support for our hospitals, healthcare workers, small businesses, and […]

Source: Cuomo: Schools to remain closed for at least 2 more weeks | WHEC.com

Source: Coronavirus case at federal prison in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: New York state order nonessential construction work to stop statewide because of coronavirus – Albany Business Review

Local medical manufacturer Monaghan Medical Corporation is feeling the pressures of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Source: ‘Helping people breathe’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Upstate counties push for quarantine for New York City travelers

Source: Tents are up but supplies are down – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Leahy: Vermont to get nearly $2B in virus relief package

* Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he would seek to reduce the size of the state budget he proposed in January and to gain the authority to make rolling cuts on a quarterly basis as New York grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, Newsday reports.   * Cuomo said New York’s hospitals have “enough” protective gear for […]

Source: COVID-19 case confirmed at Ray Brook federal prison | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The Coronavirus is unlike anything this area has ever seen. The hospital’s response is equally unprecedented. To meet the challenges of this public health crisis, we need your help now, more than ever. How can I help? Due to a high demand of essential medical supplies across the country, CVPH is having a difficult time […]

Thank you! That’s what CCHD is saying to residents who have been asked to stay home, and are doing so. CCHD also thanks those who are continuing to provide essential services at their usual worksite or by working from home. Erin Streiff, Director of Health Care Services for Clinton County Health Department noted, “We might […]

Source: Cuomo: NY’s rising death rate from coronavirus is ‘bad news’

More than 170 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: China 81,736 (+0.18%) Italy 74,386 (+7.53%) US 69,197 (+25.30%) Spain 49,515 (+17.73%) Germany 37,323 (+13.13%) Iran 27,017 (+8.89%) France 25,600 (+13.10%) Switzerland 10,897 (+10.33%) UK 9,640 (+18.08%) South Korea 9,241 (+1.14%) Source: Johns […]

Source: Churchill: Coronavirus makes it harder to say goodbye

Source: Law enforcement encourages vigilance regarding possible COVID-19 scams | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh companies pay an impotent role in fighting the Coronavirus and in medical care in general – Source: ‘We owe it to the world’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Burlington’s North Beach to shelter homeless during pandemic – VTDigger

Source: Officials step up coronavirus outreach to North Country’s Amish community | NCPR News

Source: Peru Proud: Parade of school staff shows community solidarity | NCPR News

Source: North Country wary as people flee to region from COVID-19 outbreak | NCPR News

Plattsburgh, March 25, 2020. As of Wednesday morning, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting nine confirmed cases of COVID-19; eight of these cases are community residents and one is an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility. To date, ninety tests have come back negative. Eighty-one residents are in quarantine without symptoms and ten are […]