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Press-Republican Reports: “A COVID-19 outbreak at Meadowbrook Healthcare has infected a total of 66 residents, eight of whom died after testing positive.” Source: Meadowbrook outbreak infects 66 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: After Examination, Tests, Sen. Patrick Leahy Heads Home From Hospital | Vermont Public Radio

January 26, 2021. To ultimately be successful in winning this war against COVID we need greater supply of the vaccine and we need all New Yorkers to continue practicing COVID safe behavior. Earlier this evening, President Biden announced allocations to states will go up 16 percent and that we can count on that allocation for […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Pesetsky & Bookman, PC

Source: ‘We are gutted’: Hudson Falls schools stay remote after 12 bus drivers exposed to COVID | NCPR News

COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: 518-873-3697 To support the communication of the vaccine distribution plan in Essex County, our Board of Supervisors/Board of Health has collaborated with the health department to address the questions and concerns of residents in our communities. To that end, we are pleased to announce the launch of our COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline. This […]

*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 rideshare – […]

Since our 1/25 update, 47 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD asks residents to continue following all of the safety practices we have been encouraging all along. Reduce contact and the length of time you spend with those who do not live in your household. When you are out in the community, […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The region’s new vaccination site continues to see a steady flow of drive-thru appointments as officials now clarify the procedures for second doses of COVID-19 vaccines there. According to the Clinton County Health Department, residents who receive first doses on or after Jan. 20, will have their second […]

Source: Cuomo: Vaccination rate among health care workers exceeds 70 percent

January 25, 2021. We expected that increased social activity around the holidays would lead to a spike in COVID cases and that the spike would eventually recede. We are in fact seeing that happening in the numbers and the trends now. The rate of transmission—one of the most important numbers—has now declined below one, meaning […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Pesetsky & Bookman, PC

Since our 1/22 update, 133 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. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 25, 2020, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. All coronavirus safeguards will be maintained. 

Source: Possible exposures at Keeseville and Rouses Point restaurants | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | Recent patrons at two local diners are now being advised of possible COVID-19 exposure, including one instance where a resident reportedly dined out after testi

Plattsburgh, January 24, 2021. Residents who have visited Pleasant Corner Restaurant in Keeseville between January 12th and January 24th may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but are not limited […]

Source: Regulators: Elderwood didn’t provide adequate patient care during Covid outbreak – VTDigger

Source: ‘Painful’ cuts proposed in pensions for teachers, state employees – VTDigger

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