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Since our 12/29 update, 136 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, January 3rd, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics […]

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new pop-up vaccination site in Clinton County. The site will be open on Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. for first and second dose appointments for New Yorkers five years and older and booster dose appointments for New Yorkers 16 years and older. The new site launched in […]

Since our 12/27 update, 58 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. […]

Source: Executive order to help elderly homeowners amid winter surge | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order to help support vulnerable homeowners amid the current surge of COVID-19 cases. 

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Since our 12/23 update, 200 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 fifty-eight. Note: Our next case update will be posted Tuesday, December 28, 2021. […]

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Source: Prison visitors now need vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Following a push by the New York State Police and Benevolent Association and amid rising COVID-19 cases across the state, the Department of Corrections an

Source: New legislation makes fake vaccination cards a crime | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation to improve the state’s response to the pandemic, including streamlined school access to immunization databases and funding

Since our 12/22 update, 94 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 fifty-seven. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 27, 2021. […]

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