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7 leave Adirondack Health over vaccine rule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: 7 leave Adirondack Health over vaccine rule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Officials: North Country child care services in crisis | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Officials: North Country child care services in crisis | News | pressrepublican.com

Parents share stories of COVID schooling | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Parents share stories of COVID schooling | News | pressrepublican.com

+36 Additional Covid Positives Reported Today

Since our 9/29 update, 36 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 thirty-seven. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

+41 Additional Covid Positives Reported on Wednesday

Since our 9/28 update, 41 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 thirty-six. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Social Security cost-of-living hike coming, but might not matter for many – syracuse.com

“Much of the extra cash will probably be consumed by higher prices and rising Medicare premiums, according to The Motley Fool, a finance website.” Source: Social Security cost-of-living hike coming, but might not matter for many – syracuse.com

Onondaga County reveals number of Covid breakthrough cases – syracuse.com

“Breakthrough Covid-19 cases have occurred in about 1% of Onondaga County residents who were fully vaccinated against the virus.” Source: Onondaga County reveals number of Covid breakthrough cases – syracuse.com

Mary Bassett chosen to lead New York state’s health department

Source: Mary Bassett chosen to lead New York state’s health department

Champlain Valley medical centers lose staff on first day of vaccine mandate | NCPR News

Source: Champlain Valley medical centers lose staff on first day of vaccine mandate | NCPR News

33 out at North Country hospitals over vaccine refusals | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: 33 out at North Country hospitals over vaccine refusals | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for kids may not be available until November – syracuse.com

Source: Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for kids may not be available until November – syracuse.com

CCHD to Offer COVID-19 Booster Shots 

Plattsburgh, September 28, 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved booster shots for eligible individuals who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for eligible individuals Thursday, September 30, 2021. Residents who are eligible can register for a CCHD clinic regardless […]

+57 Additional Covid Positives in 24-Hour Period

Since our 9/27 update, 57 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. – […]

Trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween is ‘absolutely’ safe, CDC director says – syracuse.com

Source: Trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween is ‘absolutely’ safe, CDC director says – syracuse.com

Syracuse nursing homes report staff vaccination surge ahead of NY deadline – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse nursing homes report staff vaccination surge ahead of NY deadline – syracuse.com

Area hospitals boost pay | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Area hospitals boost pay | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Reflective of structural changes within the Adirondack labor force, two hospitals operating within Essex County have announced wage increases for lower income employees, creating a base pay of $

Keeseville Elementary now remote as new cases reported | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“On Sept. 27, as Saranac Elementary School returned to campus following a week-long switch to remote instruction there, Keeseville Elementary began its first day on a temporary remote basis due to an increase of cases at that school.” Source: Keeseville Elementary now remote as new cases reported | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Clinton […]

Northern Tier teens arrested for felony arson | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | Three teens have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a shed, stole gasoline and then ignited a fire that caused damage to a local home.

Source: Northern Tier teens arrested for felony arson | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | Three teens have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a shed, stole gasoline and then ignited a fire that caused damage to a local home.

N.Y. unveils Pfizer COVID-19 booster plan and new website | Sun Community News ALBANY 

“In accordance with CDC’s recommendations, which were officially endorsed by New York Sept. 24, there are four groups of New Yorkers now eligible for COVID-19 booster doses. Pfizer vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster dose if they are 65 and older or residents in long-term care facilities or are 50-64 of age with […]

Hochul to sign emergency order to ease hospital staffing shortages over vaccine mandate | NCPR News

Source: Hochul to sign emergency order to ease hospital staffing shortages over vaccine mandate | NCPR News

+115 Additional Covid Positives Since Last Friday

Since our 9/24 update, 115 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. – […]

Blood Drive Today

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, TODAY, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

New York newlyweds say ‘I do’ on US-Canada border

Source: New York newlyweds say ‘I do’ on US-Canada border

+51 Additional Lab-Confirmed Covid Positives

Since our 9/23 update, 51 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be provided on Monday, September 27, 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 […]

State auditor finds Vermont overpaid Covid grants to businesses – VTDigger

Source: State auditor finds Vermont overpaid Covid grants to businesses – VTDigger