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June 7, 2021. New York has two goals: managing COVID and our vaccination progress, and reimagining and rebuilding our state. Per the CDC, New York has done more shots in arms per capita than any big state in the country—68.6 percent of adults have at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. Today I announced […]

Source: From cash prizes to college scholarships: Getting vaccinated in NY can pay off in more ways than one | NCPR News

MASKS IN SCHOOLS New York indoor mask requirement for schools remains in effect this week, despite a letter sent by the state’s top health official last Friday announcing rules would be dropped for both students and adults. Source: New York restrictions lifted once 70% of adults begin vaccination process: Cuomo

Since our 6/4 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. In the month of May, 78% of COVID-19 cases in Clinton County were in people under 45 years of age; 51% of COVID-19 cases were in people under 25 years of age. If you are eligible to get your COVID-19 vaccination, please […]

Source: Masks are still required in school | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The NYS Department of Education advises: As of September 1, 2020, school districts were permitted to reopen, under Executive Order 202.60, “subject to adherence to Department of Health issued guidance and directives.” These have included the submission of reopening plans to address, among other things, distancing and health requirements. The State Education Department has been […]

“Across the state, Vermonters with weakened immune systems are navigating a newly vaccinated society while knowing they could still be at risk. That includes people with cancer or who are undergoing chemotherapy, transplant recipients, HIV-positive people and a variety of other conditions that require someone to take immune-suppressing medication.” Source: Immunocompromised Vermonters navigate the new […]

Source: New York to end indoor, outdoor mask mandates for schools next week – syracuse.com

Since our 6/3 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Note: Our next case update will be Monday, June 7. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to […]

Source: City of Plattsburgh gears up for a summer of events as restrictions loosen

June 3, 2021. Yesterday, there were fewer than 17,000 COVID cases in the U.S. and New York, we saw a record-low positivity rate of 0.44 percent. And for the first time in over eight months, hospitalizations fell below 1,000. These numbers really show that vaccines work. New York is back, and that’s a testament to […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Clinton County Health Department’s COVID Vaccination Team, visited Peru High & Middle School on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Health Department Public Information Officer Molly Flynn said the team administered the Pfizer vaccine to about forty-four individuals. She did not have a breakdown of the exact student, staff, or […]

“It turns out, the answer may not be good policy or economic dynamism, but rather bad data. That is the conclusion of Art Woolf, retired professor of economics at the University of Vermont. “The unemployment rate in Vermont and probably in many states is not a very good indicator anymore,” Woolf said in an interview.”  […]

Since our 6/2 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh. To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

Source: Meadowbrook Healthcare required vaccinations for staff, threatened termination

Get A Shot To Make Your Future – Registration Page Parents or legal guardians of any New Yorker, ages 12 to 17, can enter their child who has received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose (at any time), for a chance to win one of 50, four-year full-ride scholarships (includes tuition, fees, room-and-board, and […]

Source: Upstate NY summer concert venues: Who uses ‘pods’? Who requires Covid vaccines? – syracuse.com

Source: First 10 Winners Of New York State COVID Vaccine College Scholarship Raffle Announced

Source: First 10 Winners Of New York State COVID Vaccine College Scholarship Raffle Announced

Source: More young kids eating cannabis candy, other products, Upstate poison center warns – syracuse.com

Since our 5/28 update, 4 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

Source: Essex County reports zero COVID cases | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise