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“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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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

“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

“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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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. […]

Source: Kids in crisis: how Sackets Harbor is creatively tackling the mental health needs of their students | NCPR News

Source: Longtime Morrisonville firefighter gets a big welcome home | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | After a harrowing health scare during a deadly crash, longtime volunteer firefighter Bill Todd recently returned home to a big surprise.

Source: ‘These are students in crisis’: Vermont educators grapple with a spike in student misbehavior – VTDigger

“PLATTSBURGH — Tri-county health departments reported 115 new COVID cases from Tuesday to Thursday. According to the state’s most recent figures, up-to-date as of Wednesday, the seven-county North Country region had the highest positivity rate of any region in the state, with a daily rate and seven-day rolling average of 6%.” Source: Local health departments report […]

Since our 10/14 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, October 18, 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 […]

Source: White House: Vaccinated foreign visitors can start entering US on Nov. 8

Source: Vermonters turned to telemedicine during the pandemic. Now some providers — and teenaged patients — prefer it | Vermont Public Radio

Our area makes the New York Times. Source: Border With Canada to Open, Businesses ‘Could Not Be Happier’ – The New York Times

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home starts expansion project | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Samuel F. Vilas Home, a historic adult home located on the corner of Cornelia and Beekman Streets is readying for its expansion project to begin this month.