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Source: Clinton County COVID-19 cases top 200 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With widespread contact tracing efforts underway, the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Clinton County has prompted at least one temporary switch to remote learning and numerous quar

Since our 9/16 update, 49 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be Monday, September 20, 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 every […]

Source: What’s up with Delta 8 THC in NY? Despite government pushback, it remains popular – syracuse.com

Source: Town of Plattsburgh urges vigilance amid employee COVID-19 case | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A deep cleaning of Town of Plattsburgh offices was underway Sept. 16 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Source: N.Y. ends hiring freeze | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Sept. 16, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of the state hiring freeze through the end of the fiscal year, supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts. 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (09/16/2021) –Visitation has resumed at the UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) after staff, residents and support personnel tested negative for COVID-19. The testing was conducted in accordance with the New York State Department of Health guidelines.The SNF paused visitation on September 10 when a CVPH […]

Since our 9/15 update, 26 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: 1,000s of unvaccinated NY docs, nurses face firing after court ruling. Others might get ‘escape hatch’ – syracuse.com

Source: N.Y. EMTs now authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | As part of new statewide efforts to boost vaccination rates and prepare for mass booster shot distribution, Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the Department of Health to au

Source: N.Y. unveils new universal mask requirements | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a series of universal mask requirements in response to the highly contagious Delta variant and recent surges in COVID-19 infections statewide, includ

Since our 9/14 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 individual was not vaccinated. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-five. Here are links to some frequently requested […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, 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: Report: NYS threatens to cut funding or send people with disabilities to Tupper Lake facility | NCPR News

Source: NYC begins enforcing proof of vaccine mandate in restaurants, theaters, gyms – syracuse.com

Source: Judge blocks NY from denying religious exemptions in health worker vaccine mandate – syracuse.com

Source: Protests against healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccinations | NCPR News

Source: Yes, your employer can require a COVID-19 vaccine | NCPR News

Since our 9/13 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The Clinton County Health Department’s mission is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and environment of the people of Clinton County. As such, we will continue to communicate information on COVID-19 that is necessary to protect the health and safety of […]

Source: Active North Country COVID cases top 400 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NBC5 In Depth: Addressing wait times for medical appointments at UVMMC

Since our 9/10 update, 77 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Many of our residents have been completing at-home COVID-19 test kits. These kits require a confirmatory lab test before isolation and quarantine orders can be issued. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test, you need to get a […]

“Leaders from Vermont’s largest hospital have asked state regulators to greenlight a 6% increase in revenue from patients in the next fiscal year, or almost double the board’s ceiling of 3.5%. If approved, the proposal would allow the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington to increase the amount it would be allowed to collect […]

Source: Northern NY hospital to stop delivering babies after resignations over Covid-19 vaccine – syracuse.com

Source: Six months and still waiting | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sen. Dan Stec has written letters to Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Joe Biden regarding the northern border being closed.

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support our small business communities still reeling from the pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms, and […]