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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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February 4, 2021. The good news is New York’s numbers continue to show progress as the holiday surge recedes. Our positivity rate has been steadily declining, and that success is a reflection of New Yorkers’ commitment to defeating this beast of a virus. We know the weapon to win the war is the vaccine and […]

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