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*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

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