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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

Source: Will new CDC rules mean the end of plastic dividers in Onondaga County schools? Officials consider it – syracuse.com

March 19, 2021 As more New Yorkers are vaccinated we are beginning to look to the future and get activity and the economy back up and running. It is important to remember that it’s only with the dedication and grit of New Yorkers that we are beginning to see the light at the end of […]

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“After visiting local vaccination sites and hearing from so many of my constituents who want the vaccine but are not yet eligible, it is clear that the state vaccination distribution network is working efficiently and is prepared to open eligibility for all New Yorkers. While it is great that eligibility expanded this week, many people […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

Source: Peru native looks at using antibodies against salmonella | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: California virus variant found in two Vermont counties – VTDigger

March 18, 2021. New Yorkers loves to root for the home team, and it was especially difficult to see great professional sports teams close to fans in stands as we implemented restrictions necessary to protect public health. Today I am pleased to announce that baseball is coming back to New York and fans will be […]

Source: Chamber: Border extensions “fundamentally eroding” U.S./Canadian relations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While the latest 30-day extension of non-essential border travel was fully expected, local economic leaders said the slow progress toward reopenin

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Source: City & State Albany Agenda

Source: LIVE: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds COVID-19 briefing

Since our 3/17 update, 16 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TODAY (March 18). The vaccination clinic is in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. We are experiencing problems with the registration link. If you are eligible and wish to register please call 518-565-4848. Eligible residents include: […]

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. “This continues to be a tough time for many […]

Source: Syracuse University suspends in-person dining, increases testing as Covid outbreak grows – syracuse.com

Source: White House Announces $10 Billion For COVID-19 Testing In Schools | NCPR News

Source: Stimulus and taxes: How to shield up to $10,200 in unemployment benefits from income taxes – syracuse.com

March 17, 2021. As of today, New York has administered seven million vaccine shots to eligible New Yorkers, which is great progress. Earlier today, I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Mount Neboh Baptist Church vaccination site to help spread a key message that all the vaccines work, all of them are safe […]

Source: New York Gov. Cuomo lifts curfew for gyms, bowling alleys; restaurants not included

Source: The latest on vaccine rollout in New York

Source: Local reps push for new school social-distancing guidelines | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sen. Dan Stec and Assemblyman Matt Simpson are now leading a push in Albany to revise current social distancing guidelines for in-person learning.

Source: The North Country is losing child care providers at an ‘alarming rate’ | NCPR News