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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 […]

Source: Anti-vaccine protestors rally in Saranac Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Residents and staff to be tested following positive COVID-19 test  PLATTSBURGH, NY (09/10/2021) – All visitation has been temporarily suspended at the UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) after a CVPH team member who was recently on the Skilled Nursing floor tested positive for COVID-19. The employee, who […]

Source: Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse hospital tells workers: Get vaccinated or lose your job Sept. 28 – syracuse.com

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level […]

Former Treasurer of Essex County Agricultural Society Stole Over $60K From Organization State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Craig Carriero and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from […]

Since our 9/8 update, 18 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. If you are sick, or awaiting test results, please stay home and contact your primary care provider. Here are links to […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the multi-faceted statewide #VaxtoSchool campaign to support increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers, furthering the administration’s commitment to making the health and well-being of students, teachers and families a top priority. As part of this campaign, the Governor announced a new, dedicated website at ny.gov/vaxtoschool with […]

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Cases, maps, charts and resources