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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 […]

Source: Plattsburgh requiring masks in all city buildings, offices

Since our 8/26 update, 52 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Currently, CCHD is seeing a mix of cases among vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. In most of these cases, the vaccines are doing what they are supposed to do – prevent severe symptoms and hospitalization. Many cases are connected through large gatherings, workplaces, […]

Source: University of Vermont reaches 100% student vaccination rate

Source: All 62 counties in NY should now wear masks indoors due to high/substantial Covid spread: CDC – syracuse.com

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