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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — With coronavirus cases on the rise, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) Adirondack Regional Blood Center is looking for plasma donations with COVID-19 antibodies. Source: Blood bank asking people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate

Source: NY vaccine debate focuses on seniors | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Looking back over pandemic summer, some Adirondacks businesses saw ‘best year ever’

January 22, 2021. We are about to receive next week’s vaccine delivery. As we do, we’ll continue getting shots into arms as efficiently and as quickly as possible. I urge providers to refrain from scheduling vaccination appointments in advance of confirming their supply. Providers must be sure they will have the doses needed for the […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: New York state gives OK for high-risk high school sports: ‘Let’s go, baby!’ – syracuse.com

Source: Pandemic turning North Country second homes into primary residences | NCPR News

*Update* Since our 1/21 update, 38 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. *The date listed on the back of your Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card is NOT the date for your 2nd dose. It is the EARLIEST date you are eligible for a 2nd dose. It does NOT mean you are scheduled for that […]

“Providers should only schedule appointments for an allocation you know you will receive. Don’t gamble!” Source: Click here News | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Public January 22, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine is in Limited Supply According to a January 21st assessment by the North Country Regional Vaccine “Hub,” Franklin County residents are on par with or ahead of other regional county residents in the number of people who have received vaccine to date. This is […]

Source: Pressured to Return to Class, Teachers Begin Checking State’s COVID-19 Math | Health Care | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Covid vaccine: Can you stop wearing masks? Visit the grandkids? Avoid quarantine? Questions answered – syracuse.com

The closing is more bad news for Destiny USA, the largest mall in New York and sixth largest in the U.S. The center, like many malls across the country, has been hit by a string of recent store closings, with the coronavirus pandemic greatly slowing customer traffic as consumers turn to e-commerce and away from […]

Source: Disabled being ‘elbowed aside’ as doses shifted to mass-vaccination sites

Source: CVPH forced to cancel vaccine appointments due to lack of supply

January 21, 2021. The footrace continues between our ability to quickly distribute the vaccine and the new strains and new cases. Our large network of distribution sites is ready, willing and able to get more vaccines to New Yorkers, faster—the problem is supply from the federal government. So we need all New Yorkers to stay […]

Source: NYSDOH clarifies Plattsburgh vaccination site’s second-dose procedures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Clinton County recorded 76 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, the region’s new vaccination site continues to see a steady flow of drive-thru appointm

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 ride […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: New York Extends Open Enrollment for Health Care Marketplace

Since our 1/20 update, 76 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. We have received many questions regarding 2nd dose appointments from residents who visited the NYSDOH drive-thru site. NYSDOH has clarified the plan for distribution of 2nd doses. For residents who received their 1st dose on or after Wednesday, January 20th; your 2nd […]

Source: President Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

January 20, 2021. Today is Inauguration Day—it was also one year ago today that the first COVID case was identified in the U.S. in Seattle, Washington. On this Inauguration Day, we look forward to working with the new administration in partnership to fight the virus. One of our biggest challenges is limited vaccine supply and […]

Source: Rensselaer, Saratoga counties confirm nine more coronavirus deaths