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Due to the current surge in cases, CCHD and NYS have begun prioritizing calls to lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases to the highest-risk cases. This means the active isolation and quarantine numbers will no longer be accurate day-to-day. As such, CCHD will now report only new lab processed cases, the total number of cases, and the […]

Plattsburgh, January 13, 2022. Due to the recent surge in cases, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) announced that local health departments are no longer required to contact trace for COVID-19.  During this transition, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and Virtual Call Center (VCC) will continue to prioritize calls to lab-confirmed COVID-19 […]

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Since our 1/11 update, 105 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-four. Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information […]

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“Hochul also warned that pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising, with 91% of children 5 to 11 still unvaccinated. She urged parents to get their children vaccinated, calling it “armor” to help children stay healthy through the pandemic.” Source: Omicron spike may be flattening downstate, but the North Country is two weeks behind | NCPR News

Health care provider order required for test PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/11/2022) – Beginning Monday, January 17th, COVID-19 tests at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) COVID-19 testing site, located at 23 Hammond Lane, will require an appointment. Anyone requiring a test, with a physician’s order, should call (518) 314-3278 between 9 a.m. […]

Since our 1/10 update, 139 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-three. Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones As the North Country experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases, testing sites and vaccination sites continue to work on overdrive to provide important resources to keep the community safe. Last week, a new state testing site opened at Plattsburgh State and one opened in Malone a […]

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Plattsburgh, January 10, 2022. Clinton County continues to experience a high number of new daily COVID-19 cases. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is working to complete case investigations as quickly as possible. However, with the significant increase in cases coupled with the revised NYSDOH guidance for shortened isolation and quarantine, it is very likely […]

Source: NYS Department of Health pauses elective procedures at CVPH | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Nov. 26, in preparation for the anticipated COVID-19 winter surge, Governor Hochul signed an executive order to ensure hospital capacity statewide is able to meet

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Since our 1/7 update, 732 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information though this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your information can be verified in the state contact tracing system, you will receive isolation information within 36-72 hours. THIS IS FOR LAB […]

ATTENTION: Clinton County continues to experience an unprecedented surge of new COVID-19 positive cases. We are working to get through cases as quickly as possible. If you have a laboratory confirmed positive test and are awaiting a call from a case investigator, you may submit your information though this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your […]

Since our 1/6 update, 276 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, January 10, 2022. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. – North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. – Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. – A full list of Clinton […]

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