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

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 $

“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 […]

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.

“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 […]

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

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. – […]

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. 

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

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 […]

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

“We had this sense of comfort in May this year,” Hochul said today during a press conference in New York City. “I’m not saying it’s heading in the right direction. We know what’s coming. “I’m not going to feel comfortable for many more months to say that we have this under control.” Source: Covid pandemic […]

Source: NY raffling tickets to Bills, Jets, Giants games to New Yorkers who get vaccinated – syracuse.com

Source: NY boosting overtime pay for workers at 3 SUNY hospitals, including Upstate in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: Court allows religious exemptions to state vaccine mandate until October | NCPR News

Source: New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker submits resignation

Source: “It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News

Since our 9/22 update, 40 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has been told by NYSDOH that the NYS School Report Card page WILL be updated for this school year, however NYS has not indicated when it will become active. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Source: NY officials say religious exemptions to vaccine mandate would weaken war against Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans

Source: Local schools combat COVID-19 impacts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Clinton County continues to combat a spike in COVID-19 cases, local school districts are bolstering their proactive efforts as they now join the health department’s efforts with ea

Source: Warren County teacher suspended for refusing COVID-19 testing | NCPR News

Since our 9/21 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. – […]

Source: School bus driver shortage slams Syracuse; families wait hours for buses that sometimes never show – syracuse.com