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Source: NYS Fair attendance on pace for lowest in 40 years (despite adding more days) – syracuse.com

Since our 8/23 update, 31 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD continues to see ‘breakthrough’ cases. In most of these situations, the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to – reduced the severity of symptoms, chances of hospitalization, and death. None of these cases have required hospitalization. Regardless of vaccination status, CCHD […]

Note – This bill has not been passed. Source: NY bill would require Covid vaccine for kids to attend school – syracuse.com

Source: North Country educators reflect on a year of pandemic teaching, remote learning, and emotional turmoil | NCPR News

Source: Hochul: Personnel review will assess nursing homes

Source: New York Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID tally

Source: Health department asks residents to take precautions as cases rise | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: 7 new positives found at Lake Placid nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Hochul’s priorities: Fighting Covid, avoiding evictions and ethics training for NY workers – syracuse.com

Source: Vermont’s Uneven Vaccine Mandates Leave Families With Vulnerable Loved Ones In Limbo | Vermont Public Radio

“Several local restaurants are shutting their doors due to an apparent staffing shortage. Ristorante Casa Capitano, in Rouses Point, is closed until Sept. 1. The Scale, a restaurant in Williston, is closing until the end of that month and popular Burlington eatery Butch + Babe’s has closed indefinitely. “It’s been a tough road for sure, […]

Patients Potentially Put at Risk by Dept. of Health’s Failure to Ensure Health Care Providers Were Properly Qualified August 17, 2021 The state Department of Health (DOH) allowed more than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system and may have exposed patients to […]

Source: NY seeing more ‘high’ Covid spread; Onondaga County adding 100 new cases a day (see CDC list) – syracuse.com

“The U.S. Federal Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot Monday triggered a vaccine mandate on campuses operated by the State University of New York. Unvaccinated students, faculty and staff at the 64 colleges and universities have 35 days to get both doses of the vaccine and must continue to provide saliva samples until they […]

Source: Hospitalizations reach highest point this summer – VTDigger

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding Franklin County a $997,966 grant to support mental health and combat substance abuse. “I am proud to announce nearly $1 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to Franklin County to keep our community healthy and safe,” […]

Source: Clinton Co. now just one of two “moderate” transmission counties | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With nearly 30 new cases of COVID-19 reported over the weekend, Clinton County is clinging to its CDC standings as just one of two ‘moderate’ transmission c

Source: Hochul readies school mask mandate | NCPR News

Source: FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Since our 8/19 update, 28 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Currently, third dose shots are available for immunocompromised individuals. If you believe you are eligible, you can now contact your healthcare provider, local pharmacy, or local health department to schedule your next vaccination. Booster shots for all other vaccinated individuals will become […]

Plattsburgh, August 23, 2021. With the start of a new school year around the corner, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding parents to stay on top of vaccination schedules.  “Well-child visits and recommended vaccinations help make sure children stay healthy and are protected from serious diseases,” stated Jaqueline Allan, Registered Professional Nurse at […]

Source: States with low COVID-19 vaccination rates have 4 times higher hospitalization numbers, data says

Source: Burlington police investigate another downtown shooting incident

From teh Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of a $350 million Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program passed by Congress last December to support dairy farmers impacted by COVID-19 and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “I […]

Source: Latest U.S. border extension blasted locally | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With another 30-day extension of border travel restrictions at the U.S./Canadian border, local business advocates are slamming U.S. leaders for continuing land restrictions tha