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Source: CVPH transitioning COVID-19 testing to Hammond Lane | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With COVID-19 cases significantly rising and a corresponding jump in demand for testing, The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital,

Source: N.Y. directs all school staff be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that her strategy to reopen schools safely took a major leap forward on two fronts, demonstrating her administration’s commi

Visitors continue to be welcome; waiting areas closed PLATTSBURGH, NY (09/03/2021) – While visitors will continue to be welcome at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), temporary changes to its visitation guidelines begin Tuesday, September 7 in effort to protect the health of patients, staff and the community as […]

Since our 9/2 update, 29 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. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask […]

Source: How? Where? Why? Here’s a breakdown of Quebec’s vaccine passport system | Montreal Gazette

Source: With more patients needing care, UVM Health Network chief says system is under ‘intense pressure’ – VTDigger

Source: New York lawmakers vote to extend eviction moratorium, approve new cannabis leaders – syracuse.com

Since our 9/1 update, 13 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. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask […]

Source: Vermont reports first Covid death of person in their 20s – VTDigger

Source: CDC asks unvaccinated Americans not to travel over Labor Day weekend as Covid cases increase – syracuse.com

Source: State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium – City & State New York

Source: State Launches Investigation Into Long Wait Times for Medical Care | Off Message

Source: The Doctor Won’t See You Now: Patients Wait Months for Treatment at Vermont’s Biggest Hospital | Health Care | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: North Country educators focus on mental health of students this fall | NCPR News

Since our 8/31 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Clinton County, NY has been designated as an area of high transmission by the CDC. As such, the CDC and CCHD recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask indoors in public. Residents should also be considering wearing a mask […]

The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is urging area residents to resume universal masking precautions in indoor public settings on the heels of an area of high transmission designation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   “Throughout this pandemic, CCHD has always aligned our guidance with that of New York State and […]

Source: Staff shortages and pandemic fatigue take a toll on Vermont restaurants – VTDigger

Extends New York State’s Eviction Moratorium to January 15, 2021 Governor Hochul: “We’ve gone through extraordinary times and we need to take steps now to protect the people of the State of New York, and I want to let them know that we are going to continue fighting for them in partnership with our legislative […]

Source: Hochul plans COVID booster shot distribution, considers more mandates | NCPR News

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

Source: Essex County Health Department reports new COVID-19 death | Sun Community News An Essex County resident has died of Covid-19, the health department announced Tuesday, Aug. 31. The individual, who was not named by the department, had not been vaccinated.

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, […]

Source: EU to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers due to Covid rise – syracuse.com

Source: New York state facing shortage of school bus drivers (report) – syracuse.com

NYDOH Statement: The NYS Health Department is committed to helping NYS school communities get back to the classroom — safely. The Department has filed an emergency regulation requiring students, faculty and staff of all public and private schools (P-12) in New York State to wear masks inside school buildings. Effective immediately, this measure will help […]