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Source: President Biden Will Extend Student Loan Payment Freeze Through Sept. 30 | NCPR News

COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/19/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 20 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 231 Positivity Rate (01/17): 5.63%* 7-day Average (01/17): 6.99%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 23 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 779 Active Cases By Correctional Facility:† Bare Hill Correctional: 53 Franklin Correctional: 40 Upstate Correctional: 4 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 1313 […]

Source: Neck Gaiters May Protect Against COVID-19 Spread

Since our last report on Friday, January 15, 2021— We sincerely hope you appreciate the new report today that we’ll use moving forward. This presentation includes the total number of Essex County residents vaccinated to date (by any provider) and the number of residents vaccinated by this Health Department. Testing and Case/Isolation Data is also […]

Since our 1/19 update, 41 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. If you have tested positive or know you have been exposed to a positive case STAY HOME and away from others. Reduce contact and the length of time you spend with […]

Source: Siena Poll: Majority of NYers say worst of pandemic still to come – – The Adirondack Almanack

Plattsburgh, January 19, 2021. Residents who were present at the American Legion 912 in Rouses Point on January 14th 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: Gov. Phil Scott Is Quarantining After Contact Tests Positive For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

January 19, 2021. While we continue our call for increased supply of the vaccine, we will take all steps to quickly administer the vaccine we do have as efficiently as possible to eligible New Yorkers. New Yorkers can track the State’s vaccination progress through the COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker. The dashboard provides updates on the distribution […]

Since our 1/15 update, 180 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of five COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to eighteen. Though more of our residents are receiving the vaccine, we still need to continue […]

Source: Does Wearing 2 Face Masks Boost COVID-19 Protection? Doctors Explain

Source: A nurse for 50 years refused to retire when the pandemic began. She later died from COVID-19

Source: Cuomo: Why second wave of coronavirus could be far worse than the holiday surge – syracuse.com

Source: Vaccination site underway at Plattsburgh Airport

Source: Eight more county residents die of COVID; record caseload reported | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The eight days ending Jan. 18 yielded grim news, as eight Warren County residents afflicted with COVID-19 died and a record COVID caseload was reached mid-

January 18, 2021. Today we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. New York will relentlessly continue his battle for justice. We publish today to share important updates. As of this morning, New York State has now administered over one million total doses: 903,131 first doses and 103,747 second doses. The pace of vaccination is […]

Source: Warning of second wave, Cuomo appeals directly to Pfizer for COVID vaccine doses | NCPR News

Potential COVID-19 Exposure   Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. Residents who visited the Country Corner Diner in West Chazy between 10:00 and 11:00 am on January 10th may have been exposed to COVID-19. If you were present and seated in the front bar area, the Clinton County Health Department recommends that you self-monitor for symptoms of […]

Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) will begin vaccinating residents today. The drive-through facility, located on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, is open to all Phase 1a and 1b eligible candidates. “We are grateful to have a state vaccination site here in the North Country,” expressed Legislative Chairman […]

Source: In Minnesota, a G.O.P. Lawmaker’s Death Brings Home the Reality of Covid – The New York Times

AHI OFFERING FREE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE   [Glens Falls, NY] – Health Insurance Open Enrollment through the NY State of Health Marketplace continues through the end of January. For those seeking coverage beginning on March 1, the deadline to enroll is January 31. AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program is offering free telephone enrollment […]

Source: North Country state vaccination sites to open on Monday

TEMPORARY NEW HOURS! *Beginning January 22nd* Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in our region, we have thoughtfully decided to temporarily reduce our hours. In order to accommodate all of our amazing guests, we recommend reservations- as we go through our sanitizing protocols between customers, we appreciate your patience, for everyone’s safety. Come celebrate […]

Source: Rainbow Banquet Hall launches new restaurant to counteract COVID-related losses | Sun Community News ALTONA | Rainbow Wedding & Banquet Hall has long been a cherished event venue in northern  New York. However, with the venue’s number of events dropping dr

Several people were successful this morning 1/16/21 making COVID vaccination appointments in Plattsburgh. The key is to be PATIENT and hang in there. https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/…