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New York’s “1B” Group Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Source: New York’s “1B” Group Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Franklin County Public Health Jan. 11 COVID-19 Report

*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 […]

Clinton County COVID-19 Change Since Last Friday: Lab-confirmed positive +173, Deaths +2

Since our 1/8 update, 173 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 eleven. The NYSDOH has indicated that, as of January 11, 2021, residents in Phase 1a […]

Where can I get the Covid vaccine in NY? Search for locations, appointment, eligibility info – syracuse.com

Look under the first advertisement to find the link to a registration form. There is a link titled “use this website.”   Source: Where can I get the Covid vaccine in NY? Search for locations, appointment, eligibility info – syracuse.com

UK COVID strain: 3 more cases of the found in New York. Here’s where

Source: UK COVID strain: 3 more cases of the found in New York. Here’s where

Cuomo administration conceals records behind controversial nursing home study

Source: Cuomo administration conceals records behind controversial nursing home study

A quarantine ‘abyss’: The vulnerable grapple with health impacts of isolation – VTDigger

Source: A quarantine ‘abyss’: The vulnerable grapple with health impacts of isolation – VTDigger

Quebec Surpassed 3,000 New Daily COVID-19 Cases For The First Time – MTL Blog

Source: Quebec Surpassed 3,000 New Daily COVID-19 Cases For The First Time – MTL Blog

Three Adirondack prison inmates sue state over COVID conditions | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Three Adirondack prison inmates sue state over COVID conditions | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Age 75 and Up and Many More Eligible For Vaccination Beginning Monday

Extracted from Governor Cuomo’s June 8th COVID-19 Update  January 8, 2021. Starting on Monday, New York State will begin scheduling vaccinations for “Phase 1b” groups—the next category of people eligible for the vaccine. This group includes: People aged 75 and up; education workers (pre-K through 12 teachers and education workers, licensed and registered child care […]

Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s

Source: Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s payment for the same month — did it indicate a robust local economy, or

State Officials Urge Vermonters On Pro-Trump Rally Bus To Quarantine, Get Tested For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

Source: State Officials Urge Vermonters On Pro-Trump Rally Bus To Quarantine, Get Tested For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Jan. 8 COVID-19 Update

January 8, 2021. Starting on Monday, New York State will begin scheduling vaccinations for “Phase 1b” groups—the next category of people eligible for the vaccine. This group includes: People aged 75 and up; education workers (pre-K through 12 teachers and education workers, licensed and registered child care providers, and school-bus drivers); first responders (local police, […]

Hospital, health departments fear COVID rates could still rise | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“Each time we interview a case it takes about an hour for each,” said Essex County Health Department Director Linda Beers. “Each case is identifying at least five people with who they were in direct contact, putting 150 people per day into quarantine. That is how we know people are gathering because that contact tracing […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Governor Cuomo Live at 2:30 p.m. Friday

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Franklin County Jan. 8 COVID-19 Report: New Positives +44

*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 […]

Clinton County Jan 8 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +50, Deaths +1, Percent Positive 7.8%

Since our 1/7 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to nine. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. You DO […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Jan. 7 COVID-19 Update

January 7, 2021 The increase in infection rate post-holidays is here and is problematic in and of itself, but when combined with the newly found UK strain in NYS and with the federal government’s refusal to contain more cases by instituting common sense testing requirement for international travelers, our work has become more complicated. Even […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Franklin County Jan. 7 COVID-19 Report New Positives +20

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 […]

Clinton County Jan 7 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +72 (note positive and total case adjustment )

Since our 1/6 update, 72 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Please note: the number of lab-confirmed positive and total cases have been adjusted to reflect duplication in lab reports on 1/6. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. You DO NOT need a public health order to separate […]

Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While Quebec now faces a province-wide shutdown and curfew through January, local officials said essential cross-border traffic is not expected to be i

Officials urge extra caution in light of new Covid strain – VTDigger

Source: Officials urge extra caution in light of new Covid strain – VTDigger

CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As of Jan. 5, University of Vermont Health Network/Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) had 17 patients being treated for Coronavirus COVID-19, with three in the ICU.