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Source: After promising school rules soon, NY kicks Covid decisions to locals, educator says; ‘It’s frustrating’ – syracuse.com

UPDATE* Since our 7/29 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD asks that ANYONE (regardless of vaccination status) who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 get tested, especially if they have had recent contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am […]

Source: More NY counties meet CDC guidelines for indoor masks: See full list of 31 – syracuse.com

Source: Teachers, Vermont NEA React To State’s New COVID Guidance For K-12 Schools | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Health officials urge vaccination as Delta variant spreads in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: See 23 NY counties that CDC says should return to indoor masking – syracuse.com

We have seen the COVID movie before and with the Delta variant leading to an increase in cases and hospitalizations in New York and across the world, we must be vigilant. Let’s start with some of the facts. Fact: Almost all new COVID cases are the Delta variant. Fact: The high transmissibility of the variant […]

Source: Canada fines pair of travelers nearly $20k each for false vaccination information

UPDATE* Since our 7/29 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD asks that ANYONE (regardless of vaccination status) who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 get tested, especially if they have had recent contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 […]

Source: ‘Substantial’ Covid spread places Chittenden and Essex counties under new CDC masking guidance – VTDigger

Source: One size does not fit all: How to navigate the rising Delta variant – VTDigger

Source: CDC says spread of Covid in Onondaga County ‘substantial’; masks recommended indoors – syracuse.com

Source: Vermont coronavirus infections spike, the highest daily case count since May – VTDigger

Source: Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

Source: A CDC Document Gives New Details On Just How Dangerous The Delta Variant Really Is | NCPR News

Source: New York prison union skeptical of vaccine mandate | NCPR News

7/30/31 – Clinton County Health Department Post “There is good evidence that our vaccines are safe and effective, and provide protection against the variants circulating in the United States. The vaccines are preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccination is the best way to protect you, your family, and your community. A high vaccination rate […]

Earlier this week, the CDC released new guidance on mask wearing. We are reviewing the CDC’s new recommendations closely in consultation with federal and state health experts. As we observe a rise in COVID cases in New York State and across the country, driven by the Delta variant, the State is taking new action to […]

“That means residents in three counties in Upstate New York — Greene County, Saratoga County and Warren County — should now be wearing masks even if they’re vaccinated, according to the latest data available Thursday.” Source: These 12 counties in New York state should return to masks indoors, CDC says (update) – syracuse.com

Since our 7/26 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Clinton County is seeing a small number of ‘breakthrough’ cases. This means they have been fully vaccinated. These individuals are required to isolate during their infectious period. CCHD asks that ANYONE (regardless of vaccination status) who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 get […]

Town of North Elba, Essex County Wilderness Search: On July 22 at 11 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a pair of hikers reporting that a member of their party was overdue from hiking Mount Marcy in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Forest Ranger LaPierre responded to the Adirondak Loj parking lot […]

Source: NY to require state employees to get vaccines, or get tested

“Greene County, located in the Hudson Valley region, is among those with “substantial” transmission of the coronavirus over the past week. The county currently has a 5% positivity rate; 32 people tested positive out of 641 tested this past week, according to New York state data. Less than 50% of the county’s 49,000 residents are […]

Source: CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US – syracuse.com

Source: See which NY theaters, museums, arts venues landed $1.2 billion in federal Covid relief grants – syracuse.com