The Peru Gazette

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 […]

Source: Clinton Correctional Facility inmate dies from COVID-19 in hospital care

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

Since our 3/22 update, 30 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Plattsburgh, March 23, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has appointments available for eligible residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.   A vaccination POD (point of distribution) site is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College.   Eligible resident include:  Those 50 years or older.  Those 18 […]

Source: NY Covid vaccine allocation to double in coming weeks, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

March 22, 2021. Starting tomorrow at 8 a.m., New Yorkers 50 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. We continue to kick vaccinations into overdrive throughout the state by expanding eligibility, establishing new vaccination sites and opening up eligibility to providers to reach new populations. New York’s distribution network is […]

Source: New Yorkers 50 and over eligible for vaccine starting Tuesday | State-and-regional | buffalonews.com

Since our 3/19 update, 49 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 625 people tested in Clinton County on 3/20. As of 3/20, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.4%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Source: Pharmacies can now vaccinate New Yorkers with underlying health conditions – syracuse.com

Source: First case of Brazilian Covid-19 variant detected in NY – syracuse.com