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Coronavirus: State officials are enforcing crowd limits at bars/restaurants – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus: State officials are enforcing crowd limits at bars/restaurants – syracuse.com

CDC recommends no gatherings over 50 people for next 8 weeks

Source: CDC recommends no gatherings over 50 people for next 8 weeks

Total of 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont – VTDigger

Source: Total of 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont – VTDigger

Local School Districts Closing Until At Least April 19th

From the Office of Dr. Mark Davey, District Superintendent of Champlain Valley Educational Services: Champlain Valley Educational Services BOCES and its 16 component school districts unanimously decided to close schools immediately until at least April 19, 2020. The districts, in collaboration with the county Health Departments, will remain in regular communication to assess the situation. […]

Governor Cuomo’s Coronavirus Update

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorAndrewCuomo/videos/797536340737348/?v=797536340737348&notif_id=1584290999996272&notif_t=live_video_share

Price Chopper will close 24-hour supermarkets overnight to restock, clean amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Price Chopper will close 24-hour supermarkets overnight to restock, clean amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

A message from the Peru Fire Department

“To our fellow residents:   Our members will continue to be available to respond to emergencies but we are asking you to please follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self-imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, PLEASE notify 911 when you call and advise […]

NEW: School districts (Excluding Clinton County) across the North Country to close amidst coronavirus concerns | NCPR News

Source: NEW: School districts across the North Country to close amidst coronavirus concerns | NCPR News

Clinton County Health Department Interim Guidance for Large Gatherings and Public Spaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, organizers hosting large gatherings must postpone or cancel any events with in-person attendance of more than 500 participants. Effective March 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, private and public operators of establishments or organizers of events with fewer than 500 occupants or attendees must operate at no more than 50% of […]

Email just received from a friend in Northern Italy:

Updated 5:14 p.m. Limit your exposure and contact… keep a distance between you and the next person…wash your hands and don’t touch your face. We are in complete lock down. Remain home. However, we can still go to our local grocery store for a brief shop. Can’t go cross into another community/town. I went today […]

Bishop of Ogdensburg issues statement related to the coronavirus

The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directives of public health officials to ensure all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Masses throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will continue to be offered at this time, contingent on emergency restrictions regarding large gatherings. Additionally, to those […]

North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Assemblyman Jones calls for limiting visitation to New York Correctional Facilities

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, I am calling on the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to follow the same course as institutions across the state and temporarily suspend visitation practices to our State Correctional facilities. This will ensure that we protect the well-being of correctional officers, civilian staff, inmates and their family members. To ensure […]

UVM Medical Center treating 2nd positive COVID-19 case

Vermont’s 2nd coronavirus patient in critical condition; others waiting for test results Source: UVM Medical Center treating 2nd positive COVID-19 case

NY state workers to get 2 weeks’ paid leave if ordered into COVID-19 quarantine – syracuse.com

Source: NY state workers to get 2 weeks’ paid leave if ordered into COVID-19 quarantine – syracuse.com

Coronavirus in NY: Most nursing homes dogged by poor infection control – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Most nursing homes dogged by poor infection control – syracuse.com

New York State to contract private labs to assist in coronavirus testing – amNewYork

Source: New York State to contract private labs to assist in coronavirus testing – amNewYork

BREAKING: All SUNY schools to move to distance learning for spring semester | NCPR News

Source: BREAKING: All SUNY schools to move to distance learning for spring semester | NCPR News

Judge orders Paulus released; conviction reversed | Kentucky Today

Former well-known Plattsburgh doctor Source: Judge orders Paulus released; conviction reversed | Kentucky Today

Federal government telework could become more widespread to limit coronavirus outbreak – The Washington Post

Source: Federal government telework could become more widespread to limit coronavirus outbreak – The Washington Post

Coronavirus update: Wegmans limits purchase of toilet paper after panic buying – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus update: Wegmans limits purchase of toilet paper after panic buying – syracuse.com

Coronavirus New York Update: 2 Nassau County school bus drivers test positive for COVID-19 | abc7ny.com

Source: Coronavirus New York Update: 2 Nassau County school bus drivers test positive for COVID-19 | abc7ny.com

North Country Chamber-Coronavirus Information & Resources

Source: North Country Chamber-Coronavirus Information & Resources

COVID-19 | NCPR: North Country Public Radio

Source: COVID-19 | NCPR: North Country Public Radio

Burlington group says ‘recovery coaches’ reporting success in opioid treatment

Source: Burlington group says ‘recovery coaches’ reporting success in opioid treatment