The Peru Gazette

February 26, 2021. In the past 24 hours, New York vaccine distribution sites administered over 175,000 doses of the COVID vaccine. To date, over 4 million total shots have been administered. Defeating COVID is front and center in New York and our progress against the virus is thanks to New Yorkers’ resilience and willingness to […]

Valued Patients and Community Members: Hudson Headwaters has received an extra supply of first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from New York State for our clinics next week. As a result, a limited number of first dose appointments are available for individuals 65 years and older only at the following health centers:  Champlain Family Health (Tuesday, […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Since our 2/25 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be provided Monday, March 1, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 2,074 people tested in Clinton County on 2/24. As of 2/24, 7-day average % […]

Plattsburgh, February 26, 2021. Residents who visited Retro Live in Plattsburgh on Saturday, February 20, 2021 between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but […]

The Press-Republican reports today: If you are 65 or older and having difficulty scheduling your COVID vaccines: Clinton County Residents call the Office for the Aging 518-565-4620 Essex County Residents call Krissy Leerkes at 518-873-3695

February 25, 2021. As of today, more than 2.5 million New Yorkers have received a first vaccine dose—about 12.8 percent of the state’s population. This is a promising step in our vaccination efforts. We’re doing everything we can to further build our vaccination distribution network and to ensure the vaccine is being administered equitably, but […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Since our 2/24 update, 39 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 2,516 people tested in Clinton County on 2/23. As of 2/23, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.9%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The LCLGRPB COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Program is for working capital needs that relate directly to economic injury as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or equipment and facility upgrades necessary to comply with heightened safety and social distancing protocols (such as expansion of outdoor dining space or […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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February 24, 2021. Today, New York recorded the lowest single-day positivity rate since November 21—2.85 percent. New Yorkers have shown courage and fortitude in the face of this unprecedented pandemic, and it’s thanks to them that we’re seeing a decline in hospitalizations and COVID positivity. We continue to make strides in our vaccination progress, too, […]

By John T. Ryan Town Board Meeting of February 22, 2021 news: Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell also told the Board that NYS has not prioritized COVID vaccinations for highway and sewer personnel. He is very concerned, stating that COVID quarantines shut down several town highway departments. Farrell also reported that the Town might receive up […]

Source: Advocates: NY leaving inmates vulnerable to virus | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: Albany landlord tied up, ‘evicted’ sleeping tenants, dumping them in cemetery

February 23, 2021. We know the vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID, but there are three obstacles to getting every New Yorker vaccinated—supply, accessibility and hesitancy. While the supply from the federal government is increasing steadily every week, demand still far outweighs supply. It’s important that we keep up our […]

COVID-19 February 23 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates There are new, expanded guidelines for visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines to begin on February 26. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to […]

Since our 2/22 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Hudson Headwaters Health Network has informed CCHD they have openings for a vaccination clinic in Clinton County. This COVID-19 vaccination clinic is restricted to New York State residents aged 65 years and older ONLY. To register for an appointment at Plattsburgh Family […]

Thanks to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for the information.  January sales tax figures released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli again show most of our area counties performing significantly better than sales tax receipts statewide which were down 5.9% compared with January 2020. Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties were down just 2.2%, 2.1%, […]

Source: Bare Hill inmate dies of COVID-19 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Veterans can call Syracuse VA to get Covid-19 vaccination appointments – syracuse.com

Source: Will we still be wearing face masks in 2022? ‘It’s possible,’ Fauci warns – syracuse.com

Source: If teachers vaccinated, main obstacle to in-person school gone, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

February 22, 2021. From day one, we have said that our COVID recovery is not a choice between public health and the economy—it has to take into account both and work for all. Thanks to the hard work of all New Yorkers, our infection rate is now the lowest we’ve seen in three months, and […]