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Since our 2/26 update, 73 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has been informed of several openings at local vaccination sites in Clinton County. These COVID-19 vaccination clinics are restricted to New York State residents aged 65 years and older ONLY. By registering for this clinic, you legally attest that you are […]

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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 […]

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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 […]