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Clinton County July 1 Covid Report: Additional Positives +1

Since our 6/28 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Tuesday, July 6. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 93,255 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton […]

‘They can’t house us forever’: Emergency motel-hotel housing is ending – VTDigger

Source: ‘They can’t house us forever’: Emergency motel-hotel housing is ending – VTDigger

Local lawmakers applaud N.Y. opioid settlement law | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New legislation backed by North Country lawmakers will now help better combat the opioid crisis plaguing communities across the state.

Source: Local lawmakers applaud N.Y. opioid settlement law | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New legislation backed by North Country lawmakers will now help better combat the opioid crisis plaguing communities across the state.

The Adirondack housing crisis is pricing out local families and workers | NCPR News

A very, very sad story. Source: The Adirondack housing crisis is pricing out local families and workers | NCPR News

Plattsburgh Blood Center facing severe shortages | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

While the program typically collects roughly 500 units of donated blood per month, they are on pace to lose roughly 100 units due to decreased participation, showing a 20 percent decline in donations for the month of June alone. Source: ADK Blood Center facing severe shortages | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Facing a severe […]

Clinton County June 28th Post Weekend Covid Report: Positives +1, Deaths +1

Since our 6/25 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-four. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Thursday, July 1. […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s June 28th Covid Update

June 28, 2021. Our state has come a long way in beating back this virus, but our work continues because we need to get every New Yorker vaccinated—especially with the risk of the Delta variant, also known as B.1.617.2. The CDC has designated this more contagious variant as a “variant of concern.” It poses a […]

Canada releases details on first phase of border reopening | NCPR News

“Starting at midnight on July 6th, fully-vaccinated travelers may enter Canada without being subject to a mandatory quarantine and hotel stay.” Source: Canada releases details on first phase of border reopening | NCPR News

Clinton County June 23rd Covid Report: Additional Positives +0

Since our 6/22 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 92,163 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/20. As of 6/20, 60% of all Clinton County […]

Gov. Cuomo: New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end Thursday

Source: Gov. Cuomo: New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end Thursday

Health Department Permit Required When Seeing Food to the Public

“Anyone that is serving food to the public must have a permit issued by the Health Department,” stated Karen Noonan, Senior Public Health Sanitarian at CCHD. “This includes events connected to fundraisers and events where the food is served at no cost.”   Plattsburgh, June 22, 2021. With summer barbeques, fundraisers, and events arriving in […]

Clinton County June 22nd Covid Report: Additional Positives +0

Since our 6/21 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 92,163 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/20. As of 6/20, 60% of all Clinton County […]

Walk-ins welcome at Clinton County DMV

Source: Walk-ins welcome at Clinton County DMV

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s June 21st Covid Update

June 21, 2021. From the highest positivity rate on the globe to one of the lowest positivity rates in the nation, New Yorkers have worked tirelessly to keep their communities safe and show up for each other throughout the pandemic. With reopening underway, New Yorkers should be proud of themselves and start living life again, […]

Clinton County June 21st Post Weekend Covid Report: New Positives +0

Since our 6/18 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 90,580 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/13. As of 6/13, 60% of all Clinton County […]

Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and others quickly denounced the latest extension of U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions, calling it “misguided” and “unacceptable”.

CVPH expands visitation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Patients can enjoy longer visits, and in some circumstances additional visitors

Source: CVPH expands visitation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Patients can enjoy longer visits, and in some circumstances additional visitors, as part of a revised welcoming policy now in effect at the University of Vermont Health Network–Champlain Valley Phy

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Clinton County June 18th Covid Report: Additional Positives +1

Since our 6/17 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 90,580 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/13. As of 6/13, 60% of all Clinton County […]

Canadian safety official: US-Canada border restrictions extended to July 21

Source: Canadian safety official: US-Canada border restrictions extended to July 21

NY announces more winners in Covid-19 vaccine scholarship raffle – syracuse.com

Source: NY announces more winners in Covid-19 vaccine scholarship raffle – syracuse.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s June 17th Covid Update

On Tuesday, after 472 days, New York hit a vaccination milestone—70 percent of adult New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. After reaching this goal, we lifted most of the State’s remaining COVID restrictions. This means no more restrictions across commercial settings, including retail, food services, offices, gyms, entertainment, hair […]

Clinton County June 17th Covid Report: Additional Positive Cases +0

Since our 6/16 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 90,580 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/13. As of 6/13, 60% of all Clinton County […]

If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com

“But the state this month is reminding the unemployed that the work-search requirements will be enforced. People collecting unemployment are required to look for work three days a week and create a log of those efforts.” Source: If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com

As housing crisis worsens, millions across US fear eviction – syracuse.com

Source: As housing crisis worsens, millions across US fear eviction – syracuse.com