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Source: St. Joseph’s becomes 1st Syracuse hospital to require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees – syracuse.com

Source: Old-school Champlain docs role models for Mo | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

Since our 7/2 update, 2 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Thursday, July 8. 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 […]

Source: ‘A serious shortage’: Adirondack blood bank donations down 20% | NCPR News

Repairs to stone pillar should be complete by Tuesday, July 13  PLATTSBURGH, NY (07/06/2021) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Beekman Street entrance will be closed to traffic beginning 7 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 7 while repairs to a stone pillar are made.  The work on the pillar, […]

Source: Tyson Foods recalls 8.4 million pounds of chicken products over deadly Listeria risk: See list – syracuse.com

Saratoga Springs, NY – Due to a nationwide Tyson Foods Inc. chicken recall for possible listeria, Stewart’s Shops is recalling the following products. If customers have purchased any of the following products, they may return them for a full refund or exchange. Stewart’s Now & Then Entree’s: Chicken Riggies 12oz with best by dates of  […]

Source: Clinton County Fair to make return July 27 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“There is the age-old argument that people may hear: the younger generation is lazy and doesn’t want to work. However, the age range of 24 to 29 in Saranac Lake has a labor force participation of almost 85%. This is the highest labor force participation out of all age groups and demographics.” Source: Where are […]

“New York’s small towns are currently receiving $104 per resident from the Rescue Plan, compared to over $1300 in states with a large unincorporated population. That means potentially millions of dollars local communities in New York are missing out on.” Source: New York’s small towns shortchanged on pandemic funding | NCPR News

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 […]

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

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.

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

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

“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

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 […]

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

“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 […]

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 […]

Source: Walk-ins welcome at Clinton County DMV

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, […]