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Source: Summer camps, kids birthday party hot spots are set to re-open | NCPR News

Source: Clinton Co. adopts updated CDC quarantine guidance | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

February 19, 2021. The Department of Health will allow nursing home visitations in accordance with CDC guidance. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to nursing homes at no cost. Guidance on visitations will be available beginning Monday, February 22. Starting […]

The governor says that effective Tuesday, February 23, people who have waited two weeks after having their second dose of the vaccine do not need to quarantine after travel. The same goes for visitors to Vermont if they can prove they’ve been fully vaccinated. Source: Scott to loosen restrictions for travelers, long-term care facilities

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of COVID-19. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or […]

Since our 2/18 update, 44 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 25. Note: Our next case update will be provided Monday, February 22. Here […]

Source: Infectious disease expert says Cuomo aide’s claim he advised governor ‘not true’

Source: Onondaga County considers reducing 6-foot distancing in schools to let more kids into class – syracuse.com

Source: Long-Term Studies Of COVID-19 Vaccines Hurt By Placebo Recipients Getting Immunized | Vermont Public Radio

New York’s health insurance Open Enrollment Period will be further extended to May 15, 2021, aligning with states across the country. With this extension, New York joins the federal Marketplace and other state-based Marketplaces giving consumers even more time to enroll for 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s […]

Source: Dannemora community rallies to help those in need | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | What started as a small raffle quickly evolved into an outpouring of community support that raised hundreds of dollars in donations and a truckload of supplies for those in

Source: UPS ends relationship with Vermont franchise owner who refused to enforce mask mandate

Source: State Senate poised to curb Cuomo’s pandemic emergency powers | NCPR News

 Clinton County Health Department Plattsburgh, February 18, 2021. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated guidance for vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.  “We received word yesterday, from our partners at the state, that this guidance can be adopted by local health departments if […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of COVID-19. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or […]

Since our 2/17 update, 42 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-four. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According […]

Source: Report: FBI investigating Cuomo administration’s handling of Covid in nursing homes – syracuse.com

Source: Alone and sad, CNY’s kids suffer: ‘I just want to feel better and I don’t know how’ – syracuse.com

Investigation is in its early stages; no allegations of wrongdoing have been made Source: FBI, U.S. attorney in Brooklyn probing Cuomo administration on nursing homes

Source: UVM sees nearly 80 positive COVID cases since start of spring semester

Source: Cuomo said ‘he can destroy me’: Democrat alleges governor threatened him over nursing homes scandal

Source: Police say Newport UPS store is refusing to comply with the state’s mask mandate