The Peru Gazette

March 26, 2021. As we continue to move vaccination forward we also need to revitalize New York’s economy and make sure we reopen safely. To that end, today we launched Excelsior Pass, a free and voluntary platform for businesses & individuals that can be used to easily access secure proof of a recent negative COVID […]

Source: Local reps applaud new nursing-home guidance | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After pushing state leaders for clearer and updated guidance, local representatives are applauding the March 25 change to expand nursing-home visitation policies.

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Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass – a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State […]

Average Bonus in NYC Securities Industry Reaches $184,000, Up 10% March 26, 2021 The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely allowing the city to meet or exceed its income tax revenue […]

Since our 3/24 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case updated will be Monday, March 29. Want a COVID vaccination, but don’t yet qualify? Get on our “standby” list. This means you could be called during a scheduled clinic when we have extra vaccine. Send an email to […]

Senator Dan Stec today said he is very pleased Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) aligned state nursing home visitation guidance with those of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The new guidance replaces a February state directive that required a facility be free of covid-19 for […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Due to recent decreases in COVID-19 cases in neighboring communities, the Harkness and Keeseville United Methodist Churches will resume in-person worship beginning on Palm Sunday, March 28.  The Harkness service will be at 9 am and Keeseville will worship at 11 am. Even though this represents a significant step forward, both congregations will be required […]

Since our 3/24 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,255 people tested in Clinton County on 3/23. As of 3/23, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.8%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Source: Schools: Federal aid crucial for 2021-22 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area school districts are approaching the last stretch of budget planning with hope gleaming in federal aid.

“First, there is a bit of nervousness for some people to come work in restaurants,” Hoyne said, citing state rules that give the impression that dining out (and serving) could be unsafe. But he points out that restaurant workers now qualify in New York for vaccines, and all his current staff have them. But the […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce  The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury […]

Valued Patients and Community Members: Hudson Headwaters has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine first dose appointments available for eligible patients at our upcoming clinics. Visit the New York State website to check if you are eligible. As of March 23rd, all New York State residents age 50 and older are eligible for vaccination, regardless of comorbidities. All […]

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“Infection rates are continuing to decline while more and more people across the North Country are getting vaccinated, especially residents of nursing homes where the vaccination rate has reached 87%. With that in mind, the Department of Health needs to provide clear guidance to nursing homes that allows more visitation. Too many people have been […]

Since our 3/23 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TOMORROW!!! The vaccination clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. Eligible residents include: those 50 years or older, those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity and […]

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March 23, 2021. We continue to make great strides in our vaccination progress. To date, New York has administered nearly 8 million vaccine doses, and the state’s expansive distribution network is hard at work getting shots in arms. Our NYS/FEMA mass vaccination site in Yonkers administered its 20,000th vaccine shot today and our vaccination site […]

Source: Covid in NY: Hospitalizations jump over 200, deaths climb over 40,000 – syracuse.com

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