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Cuomo Details Vaccine Distribution Plan for General Public

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City & State Coronavirus Update

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City & State Coronavirus Update

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Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Jan. 5 COVID-19 Update

Happy New Year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Due to the holidays and some technical difficulties, it has been a while since I sent out one of my COVID-19 Newsletters, so this newsletter will be a bit longer than usual. Paid Sick Leave New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s […]

Local Surge Continues +46 Lab Confirmed Positive Tests

Since our 1/4 update, 46 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. 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 can […]

Vaccinations Are Progressing, But Everyone Should Be Very Concerned About the Current COVID Surge

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh – Earlier today, Dr. Wouter Reitsema, CVPH Vice-President for Population Health and Information Services, conducted a news conference regarding COVID-19 vaccination progress in Clinton. Essex and Franklin Counties. CVPH is coordinating vaccination distribution to the health care community while the federal government working with pharmacies, not hospitals, coordinates distribution to […]

Covid-19 Cases Increasing in Franklin County

Franklin County Public Health COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/05/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 12 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 94 Positivity Rate (01/03): 2.11%* 7-day Average (01/03): 5.58%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 43 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 502 Active Cases By Correctional Facility:† Bare Hill Correctional: 6 Franklin Correctional: 1 Upstate Correctional: 0 […]

Governor Cuomo Live – Jan 5, 2020 12:23 p.m.

https://www.pscp.tv/NYGovCuomo/1gqxvoAVXvOKB

Quebec headed for full lockdown, curfews beginning Saturday: report | Montreal Gazette

Source: Quebec headed for full lockdown, curfews beginning Saturday: report | Montreal Gazette

Cuomo threatens fines for health care providers that don’t use Covid-19 vaccines fast enough – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo threatens fines for health care providers that don’t use Covid-19 vaccines fast enough – syracuse.com

NY schools can test to stay open in areas with over 9% positive rate, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: NY schools can test to stay open in areas with over 9% positive rate, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

FDA Warns Health Officials Not To Mess With COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Schedule : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

Source: FDA Warns Health Officials Not To Mess With COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Schedule : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Jan 4th COVID-19 Update

January 4, 2021. Unfortunately, the Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has confirmed the first known case of the U.K. variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in New York State. An individual from Saratoga County, NY, with no known recent travel, tested positive for the strain, which scientists say is more contagious than other strains. It […]

Cuomo: COVID-19 variant found in New York state

Source: Cuomo: COVID-19 variant found in New York state

Saratoga Springs jeweler tests positive for highly contagious coronavirus strain

Source: Saratoga Springs jeweler tests positive for highly contagious coronavirus strain

City & State Coronavirus Update

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as a running count by Bloomberg News, show the Empire State ahead of other large states like Florida when it comes to the number of vaccinated people per 100,000 residents. Yet, there nonetheless appears to be a significant backlog in distributing hundreds […]

New York Moves to Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Source: New York Moves to Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Clinton County Reports 232 Thursday – Sunday COVID-19 Lab-positives Thursday

Since our 12/31 update, 232 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing, we ask that residents limit their time in the community as much as possible. Stick to essential trips or visits like going to work or school, medical appointments, or shopping for necessities. Shopping […]

Franklin County January 4th COVID-19 Report (New positives down to three)

COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/04/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 3 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 125 Positivity Rate (01/02): 4.05%* 7-day Average (01/02): 6.02%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 30 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 795† Isolation and Quarantines Reported By Correctional Facilities: Bare Hill Correctional: 75 Isolations, 153 Quarantines Franklin Correctional: 47 Isolations, 0 […]

Mission of Hope Closes Warehouse and Office Until February

Due to the rising Covid cases and quarantines in our county, the Mission of Hope will keep its warehouse closed until February. In addition, our Mission Office will also be officially closed until February as well. Please do not leave voice messages on our office phone. If it is an emergent issue that needs immediate […]

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic | Local 22/44 News

Source: WATCH: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic | Local 22/44 News

DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE FOR COVERAGE BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1 IS JANUARY 15, AHI OFFERING FREE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE

Health Insurance Open Enrollment through the NY State of Health Marketplace continues. For those seeking coverage beginning on February 1, the deadline to enroll is January 15. AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program is offering free telephone enrollment assistance to those seeking coverage in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington […]

Quebec reports 7,663 new COVID-19 cases over past three days | Montreal Gazette

Source: Quebec reports 7,663 new COVID-19 cases over past three days | Montreal Gazette

NY surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID cases since March

Source: NY surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID cases since March

Vermont will prioritize age and health in distributing vaccines in next phases – VTDigger

Source: Vermont will prioritize age and health in distributing vaccines in next phases – VTDigger