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Source: Plattsburgh State: SUNY chancellor announces new COVID-19 tracker | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As on-campus students now officially settle into the spring semester at Plattsburgh State, SUNY officials have unveiled a new updated COVID-19 Tracker to h

February 9, 2021. The White House announced a 5 percent increase in vaccine allocations to the states for the next three weeks, which is welcome news. The 5 percent increase doesn’t sound like much but it’s on top of previous increases that were announced earlier—so it adds up. That being said, supply is still extremely […]

Source: Immunocompromised NYers can sign up at state vaccine sites on Feb. 14 | NCPR News

Source: Canada to require negative COVID test at land border Feb 15

A Facebook live media event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Updates will be provided on the status of the COVID-19 virus’s impact on Clinton County. Speakers will include:  John Kanoza, P.E., P.G., Clinton County Director of Public Health  Mark C. Davey, Ed.D., District Superintendent/ Chief Executive Officer, […]

Published by the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Excess vaccine supply meant for hospital workers can be used to open eligibility for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions. Local health departments will determine how, where and when to schedule appointments in their jurisdictions, and those appointments will begin as early as February 15. No local jurisdiction […]

Since our 2/8 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Beginning 2/14, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying conditions will be eligible to register for vaccination at NYS vaccination sites. Visit […]

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Source: Schumer: COVID deal good for northern N.Y. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In a web conference call with North Country business leaders Feb. 5, the new U.S. Senate Majority Leader said the proposed COVID-19 relief bill would be beneficial to residents h

February 8, 2021. The state’s effort to vaccinate health care workers has been underway for the last eight weeks. So we are now starting to shift doses not used to date to prioritize New Yorkers with qualifying comorbidities and pre-existing conditions. These New Yorkers will be able to make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of Covid-19 infection. 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 […]

Since our 2/5 update, 117 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ for more information. Additionally, the NYSDOH has given preliminary information that, beginning 2/15, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying […]

Source: Double masking to protect against COVID-19

Source: U.S. Customs has seized millions of counterfeit N95 face masks. Here’s how to spot a fake. – CBS News

Source: Law-enforcement crackdown Super Bowl weekend | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police and fellow law-enforcement agencies from across the region will be out in full force this Super Bowl weekend.

February 5, 2021. As has been clear during this pandemic, people with comorbidities and underlying conditions are more likely to succumb to COVID-19. With that in mind, adult New Yorkers of any age with qualifying conditions will be eligible for the COVID vaccine beginning February 15. Eligible conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, pulmonary disease, […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/05/2021) – The University of Vermont Health Network –Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Adult Psychiatry Unit has resumed accepting new patients after a 5-day pause. “We are pleased to once again provide inpatient care for those in our community in need of adult acute psychiatric care,” explained CVPH President Michelle LeBeau.   The […]

In the last few hours,  the Peru Gazette received 41 comments asking where anyone can sign-up for vaccinations at Walgreens.  Simply follow this link and proceed. The Peru Gazette is unable to respond to each comment.    

North Country Chamber of Commerce information Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today released the 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 the comorbidities on the list will be eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15. “New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions […]

Source: How do North Country school districts plan next year’s budget when there are still major gaps in this one? | NCPR News

Source: Starting Feb. 15, New Yorkers with underlying conditions will qualify for COVID vaccine | NCPR News

Since our 2/4 update, 44 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has been made aware that the Plattsburgh Walgreens is accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccine for residents 65 and older. To make an appointment visit www.walgreens.com/covidvaccine. Any questions should be directed to Walgreens. Note: Our next case update will be provided on […]