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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 […]

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Since our 2/10 update, 60 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Join us at 11:00 am for a Facebook live media event. 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, Champlain Valley Educational Services; Wouter Rietsema, MD, Vice President […]

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February 10, 2021. Today we are announcing a partnership with the federal government to open two mass vaccination sites in socially vulnerable communities. The two sites will be established at York College in Queens and Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. These two sites will vaccinate approximately 3,000 New Yorkers a day over an eight-week period. […]

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Since our 2/9 update, 27 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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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 […]

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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