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*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

Source: Beloved Central NY school library aide, 49, dies of Covid: ‘Her loss was really, really rough’ – syracuse.com

February 17, 2021. All of our decisions are guided by science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. With continued decreases in the infection and hospitalization rates, we are able to take steps in our post-COVID recovery and we are now in a place where we can bring back our recreational industries with […]

Source: N.Y. indoor entertainment centers can open in late March | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Indoor family entertainment and amusement centers can start opening in New York with limited capacity next month.

Source: ‘Worst in America’: Inside the public feud between Cuomo and Stefanik | NCPR News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Since our 2/16 update, 27 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 480 people tested in Clinton County on 2/15. As of 2/15, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

*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 […]

Source: Fact check: Cuomo’s response to nursing home scandal

Source: Burlington businesses decide to open during the pandemic

Assemblyman Jones: Call for a full repeal of the Governor’s emergency powers “The Governor continues to evade the legislature and his lack of transparency continues to be outraging. It is clear that vulnerable populations were at risk, but what is most alarming is that the Governor continues to keep the truth from the public that […]

February 16, 2021. On Sunday, we expanded eligibility to include New Yorkers with qualifying comorbidities and underlying conditions. And on Sunday we saw the largest single-day registration total since vaccinations began: 250,924 New Yorkers made appointments at a rate of nearly 10,000 per hour. While we wait for supply to increase, we’re doing everything we […]

Clinton County Health Department Announcement  Plattsburgh, February 16, 2021. On February 5th Governor Cuomo announced a list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of these conditions became eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15th. The Clinton County Health […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

*Update: Since our 2/12 update, 106 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 480 people tested in Clinton County on 2/15. As of 2/15, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or […]