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Trump Activates National Guard To 3 States Hit Hardest By Coronavirus | NCPR News

Source: Trump Activates National Guard To 3 States Hit Hardest By Coronavirus | NCPR News

NY hospitals ordered to expand capacity, Army and Navy to help downstate | NCPR News

Source: NY hospitals ordered to expand capacity, Army and Navy to help downstate | NCPR News

Stefanik calls for Trump to do more to help NY | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik calls for Trump to do more to help NY | NCPR News

Vermont National Guard ready to assist in COVID-19 pandemic – VTDigger

The article mentions what the New York National Guard is doing. Source: Vermont National Guard ready to assist in COVID-19 pandemic – VTDigger

Clinton County reports fourth case of COVID-19

Source: Clinton County reports fourth case of COVID-19

Coronavirus live blog: Sunday, March 22 | NCPR News

Source: Coronavirus live blog: Sunday, March 22 | NCPR News

A Message from Best Buy

To Our Customers, Across the country these past several days, you have come to our stores to buy the technology and household necessities that are so valuable at a time like this. We remain determined to continue to serve you and are announcing today a new way of making our stores accessible while even further […]

Dr. Leahy of UVM Health Care Explains Why You Should Stay At Home

Vemont reports total of 49 COVID-19 cases, including 7 more at Burlington Health & Rehab – VTDigger

Source: State reports total of 49 COVID-19 cases, including 7 more at Burlington Health & Rehab – VTDigger

More Info from the Clinton County Office of Emergency Services

Folks, passing along the link below which takes you to a Governor’s page for complete Guidance of Essential Serivces Under the “New York State on Pause” Executive Order issues on the 20th indicating that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8pm on Sunday, March 22nd. Common sense must prevail and […]

CLINTON COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS TO REMAIN HOME 

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Clinton County Government Officials can’t stress strongly enough for ALL residents, especially those that are most susceptible to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, to stay home. Practicing, what has overnight become a common household term, social distancing is crucial to combating the virus by limiting the spread and ultimately protecting the […]

Husband, wife make 3 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Essex County | – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Husband, wife make 3 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Essex County | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Behavioral health services still available | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Behavioral health services still available | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

A message from the Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good morning everyone, It’s important we find ways to make a difference during these difficult times. And one great way to do that is to help sew/make masks at home. We have NC Mission of Hope folks already starting this. Please consider joining in! If you’re not a seamstress, you can still help by spreading […]

‘We’re definitely making history here’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

It was a worry for stylists, like Alicia Langjan-Smith who said, because the hairdressers at Visual Changes were self-employed, they didn’t qualify for unemployment like the workers of other industries would. Source: ‘We’re definitely making history here’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

‘People want to be prepared’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘People want to be prepared’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Coronavirus funeral rules: State loosens policy; immediate family can attend

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 […]

3rd Coronavirus case identified in Clinton County – A woman in her 30’s

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 […]

Staying Home Saves Lives

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. […]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order

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 […]

To All Peru Residents from Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald

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 […]

Stefanik Urges Trump to Ramp Up Federal Production of PPE, Take Action Under Defense Production Act

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 […]

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

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

Health Professional Survey | Department of Health

Source: Health Professional Survey | Department of Health

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

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