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“Most notably, deferrals have gone from 12 months down to three months for potential donors who have accidental needle sticks, tattoos and ear or body piercings.” Source: More blood donors eligible as local need spikes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, the main source of regional blood supplies and a […]

Source: Infrastructure bill: What’s in it for New York? | NCPR News

Since our 8/9 update, 14 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Over the past month, 42% of all cases have been ‘breakthrough’ cases. In most of these cases, the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to – reducing the severity of symptoms, chances of hospitalization, and death. None of these cases have required […]

Source: ‘Breakthrough’ cases nearly half of recent Clinton Co. cases | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Nearly half of recent COVID-19 cases in Clinton County were among vaccinated residents, though officials said the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to do by r

Source: How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant | NCPR News

Source: 1.1 billion in stabilization grants now available to child care providers | NCPR News

Source: Chittenden County man accused of using $383,000 from federal PPP loan to buy home – VTDigger

Source: As Covid-19 reappears in Vermont long-term care facilities, many staff remain unvaccinated – VTDigger

Source: 5 test positive for COVID at Lake Placid’s Elderwood of Uihlein | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: These 49 counties in New York state should wear masks indoors, CDC now says (see list) – syracuse.com

Source: McMahon orders masks to be worn indoors at NY State Fair – syracuse.com

Source: Burlington City Council rejects raising police officer staffing cap for second time – VTDigger

Source: Local realtor breaks down housing market | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | It’s a phenomenon that even the Vice President of the Clinton County Board of Realtors and a local Associate Real Estate Broker, Kira Witherwax has struggled to explain.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. has been awarded a grant of $1,000,000 to implement its Rural Communities Opioid Response program. The Rural Communities Opioid Response program is a multi-year program that addresses barriers to treatment for substance abuse and opioid use disorder. These funds work to enhance access […]

Source: State to schools: You’re on your own | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Dr. Fauci,’ a New York Times bestseller for Plattsburgh author | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh, August 9, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is urging residents to prepare for the extreme heat forecasted by staying cool, hydrated and informed. High temperatures and heat indexes can pose serious health risks, especially for certain populations. Take precautions and learn the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses.  “The extreme temperatures […]

Since our 8/5 update, 19 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Thursday, August 12. 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 […]

Source: U.S. boaters soon allowed into Canadian waters | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Following more than a year of pandemic closure and controversial policies involving international waters, Canada will soon allow U.S. recreational boaters into their waters w

Source: State officials see infrastructure bill as ‘game changer’ for North Country manufacturers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Find out if you can enter Canada – Travel restrictions in Canada – Canada.ca

Source: UVM Health Network to require vaccines for all 15,000 employees

Source: New Upstate NY counties meet guidelines for indoor masks: See full list of 38 statewide – syracuse.com

“The Excelsior Pass lets New Yorkers upload a code to their mobile devices that can be scanned by any businesses or other entities that need proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test. The system also allows you to print out a paper pass that can be scanned.” Source: NY launches new Excelsior Pass vaccine […]