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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

January 6, 2021. I know that many New Yorkers are eager for information on the vaccine’s distribution. In fact my mother, Matilda, keeps asking me when she can get vaccinated. Much of the timeline depends on how quickly the federal government can distribute supplies to states, and we expect the supply to increase over time. […]

Phase 1a of vaccine distribution prioritized healthcare workers and was distributed by local hospitals, and they continue to distribute the vaccine to the best of their abilities. Nursing homes were being vaccinated through a federal program that is underway, but New York is in the process of stepping in to make sure that all nursing […]

New York State plan provides guidance, structure to vaccination effort PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/06/2021) – The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine to the North Country has generated excitement, anticipation and relief with many in the community eager to roll up their sleeves to be vaccinated. Vaccination of high risk groups, in accordance with the New York […]

Source: LIVE: Gov. Cuomo joins other New York leaders for COVID-19 briefing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Public January 5th, 2021 Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution answered by the Franklin County Health Department What vaccines have been approved? Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and New York State’s independent Clinical Advisory Task Force: one that was developed by Pfizer and BioNTech […]

Since our 1/5 update, 93 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Reminder, you DO NOT need a public health order to separate yourself from others. If you have tested positive or know you have been exposed to a positive case STAY HOME and away from others. CCHD is working as quickly as it […]

Source: NY laying groundwork for network of thousands of vaccine distribution sites – syracuse.com

Source: When can I get Covid-19 vaccine in New York? How to check your eligibility – syracuse.com

Source: As New York’s vaccine roll-out sputters, counties advocate for local plans

Source: ‘Concerning’ notes about disrupting Covid-19 vaccine distribution lead to arrest – VTDigger

More Than $3 Million in Grant Funding Available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America and Supported by Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, and implemented by the National Development Council Eligible Restaurants Can Receive up to $5,000 to Assist with COVID-19 Safety Measures Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the more than $3 million “Raising the Bar” Restaurant […]

Source: Why can’t NYC vaccinate like it’s 1947? | City & State NY

January 5, 2021. In New York, we are working hard to distribute vaccines to eligible groups as fairly and expeditiously as possible. Planning is well underway in preparation for widespread vaccination as more groups become eligible. We are working with the public and private sectors across the state to develop a “retail network” of vaccination […]

Total CURRENT Cases Today: 132 New Cases: 12 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 43,178 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 727 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3,802 Total Positive Antibody Tests: 98

Source: Local hospitals to reach vaccination goals | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested hospitals in New York State would face fines if they did not use their supply of the Coronavirus COVID_19 vaccination by the end of the we