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*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

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 […]