The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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%, […]

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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 […]

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Source: Cross-border families struggle to adapt to a new normal | NCPR News

Source: As U.S. Death Toll Nears Half A Million, Biden Plans To Order Flags To Half Staff | NCPR News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Since our 2/19 update, 67 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 bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-six. Hudson Headwaters Health Network has informed CCHD they have openings for a […]

Source: Cuomo, under fire for hiding nursing home deaths, now wants to reform those facilities – syracuse.com

Source: Fake COVID-19 Tests Lead To Heavy Fines For Travellers: Transport Canada – MTL Blog

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