The Peru Gazette

Dear Fellow New Yorker, I write to update you on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). During this pandemic, I cannot implore you enough to social distance — which means limiting all in-person social interactions as much as possible. Experts agree that staying apart is critical if we want to reduce the strain on our health care system […]

Source: First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clinton County | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Canada closing borders to non-citizens because of coronavirus, U.S. citizens exempt

Source: NY, CT, NJ to close restaurants, gyms, bars, and more starting Monday night as NY cases rise to 950 | News 4 Buffalo

Source: Some Ask a Taboo Question: Is America Overreacting to Coronavirus? – The New York Times

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

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

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

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. […]

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

“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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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