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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

Source: UVM Medical Center under pressure from Delta variant – VTDigger

Source: Clinton County Health Dept. gives COVID-19 update, says booster available in fall

Source: Onondaga County recommends everyone in schools wear masks; sports should continue – syracuse.com

Source: Stimulus funding allows for North Country schools to offer summer programming for the first time in years | NCPR News

Plattsburgh, August 13, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is advising residents to capture any bats that come in contact with humans or pets. In most cases, bats need to be captured and tested for rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through an infected animal’s saliva. It is spread to people and […]

Source: Extra COVID-19 vaccine gets green light for those with weak immune systems

Source: New state guidelines cast uncertainty on start of New York high school football season – syracuse.com

Source: More Upstate NY counties seeing ‘high’ Covid transmission (updated list of where CDC recommends masks) – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate Medical urges schools to mandate masks; ‘Cost of Covid cannot be underestimated’ – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for answers on NY nursing home deaths – syracuse.com

“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