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It ain’t over folks – 30 additional COVID-19 positives

Since our 10/26 update, 30 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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To […]

SUNY Plattsburgh Police release report on student traffic stop | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: UP release report on student traffic stop | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Why Alice Hyde Medical Center put a pause on delivering babies

Source: Why Alice Hyde Medical Center put a pause on delivering babies

FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

“The FDA will now take the committee’s vote under consideration and is likely to extend EUA to the vaccine for younger children in the coming days.” Source: FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

22 additional COVID-19 positives, no deaths

Since our 10/25 update, 22 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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To […]

November Adirondack Regional Blood Center Drives Announced

PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/25/2021) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open to the community this month. CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across the region. Here are several opportunities to give blood: · Monday, November […]

77 additional COVID-19 positives + 1 related death over past three days

Since our 10/22 update, 77 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 bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to forty-two. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

When should you get a COVID-19 booster and which one is best for you?

Source: When should you get a COVID-19 booster and which one is best for you?

COVID outbreak discovered at Elizabethtown nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: COVID outbreak discovered at Elizabethtown nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Clinton County health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at gathering

“Anyone present at the American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh on Oct. 16 between 4 p.m. and midnight may have been exposed, according to health officials. Information surrounding the possible exposure was announced in a press release Friday afternoon.” Source: Clinton County health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at gathering

27 additional COVID-19 positives reported in Clinton County today

Since our 10/21 update, 27 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, October 25, 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 […]

CDC approves Moderna and J&J boosters, plus mixing shots

Source: CDC approves Moderna and J&J boosters, plus mixing shots

How the toy shortage could affect your holidays – syracuse.com

Source: How the toy shortage could affect your holidays – syracuse.com

36 additional COVID-19 positives reported today

Since our 10/20 update, 36 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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To […]

Vermont leads country in growth of Covid case rate, reports recent record of 55 hospitalizations – VTDigger

Source: Vermont leads country in growth of Covid case rate, reports recent record of 55 hospitalizations – VTDigger

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

Source: FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

Watertown hospital partners with renowned Buffalo cancer center | NCPR News

“Samaritan Medical Center’s affiliation with Roswell will give North Country patients access to the leading cancer research, education, and prevention services, overseen by experts at Roswell Park.” Source: Watertown hospital partners with renowned Buffalo cancer center | NCPR News

Expect to pay more for heat this winter | NCPR News

“The cost of natural gas is more than double from a year ago. That could produce heating bills up to 50% higher comapred to last year, according to the federal Energy Information Adminsitration.” Source: Expect to pay more for heat this winter | NCPR News

Twenty additional COVID-19 positives and one death bringing total deaths to forty-one

Since our 10/19 update, 20 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 bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to forty-one. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

White House details plan to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 against Covid-19 – MarketWatch

Source: White House details plan to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 against Covid-19 – MarketWatch

Free Webinar Explores Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer

Manal El Daouk, MD, Wendy McKinnon, genetics counselor to speak  PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/19/2021) – Genetics, Breast Cancer and You, a webinar planned for Wednesday, October 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. will be presented by Manal El Daouk, MD, FACOG, of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine […]

Fentanyl is one reason why the U.S. drug addiction crisis is roaring back : NPR

Source: Fentanyl is one reason why the U.S. drug addiction crisis is roaring back : NPR

Seventeen additional positives and one more death bringing Clinton County’s COVID-19 related deaths to forty

Since our 10/18 update, 17 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 bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to forty. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Vermont reports 1-day Covid case record over the weekend, 3 new deaths – VTDigger

Source: Vermont reports 1-day Covid case record over the weekend, 3 new deaths – VTDigger

+75 Covid positives over 3-day weekend, number in isolation declining

Since our 10/15 update, 75 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 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. […]