These are the most common omicron symptoms, and one often shows up first – syracuse.com
Posted: January 13th, 2022 under Heathcare News.
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1 death and 105 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positives reported today
Since our 1/11 update, 105 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-four.
Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information though this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your information can be verified in the state contact tracing system, you will receive isolation information within 36-72 hours. THIS IS FOR LAB TESTS ONLY, at-home tests will need a lab-confirmed positive. DO NOT USE THIS LINK TO SELF-REPORT AN AT-HOME TEST.
Links to some frequently requested data:
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county….
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard.
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. Check back frequently, as additional appointment and dates may be added.
– CDC COVID Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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AdkAction Seeks a New Executive Director
Adirondack Park, N.Y. The Board of Directors of AdkAction announces that, after nearly six successful years of expanding the membership and leading high impact projects in the Adirondack region, AdkAction’s Executive Director, Brittany Christenson, is leaving to take on a challenging new position with a social impact start-up company. The Board has launched a nation-wide search to fill the Executive Director position.
“For almost six years I have had the pleasure of working to help fulfill the mission of AdkAction,” Mrs. Christenson related. “In this time, the organization has accomplished more than I could have imagined. I am proud to have had a hand in helping AdkAction become a well known force for good in the Adirondacks. The Board of Directors and I have developed a talented staff and reliable funding streams, created positive outcomes for local residents, and engaged the communities of the Park in projects that improve the natural environment and quality of life in this spectacular place. I am confident that AdkAction’s story of impact in the region is still just beginning and I am excited to watch the organization continue to grow and flourish. I will continue to be a proud and active member of AdkAction.”
Steve Maikowski, Chair of the Board, shared the news with AdkAction staff and the Board of Directors this week. “We are saddened by Brittany’s decision to leave, as we are losing an incredibly talented and accomplished leader, and a good friend and colleague. We wish her great success in her exciting new endeavor. Due to Brittany’s many accomplishments during her remarkable tenure, our new Executive Director will have a wonderful opportunity to build on and capitalize on all of Brittany’s outstanding work at AdkAction. This is also an exciting opportunity for AdkAction to bring in new leadership and new ideas as we develop our new Strategic Plan for 2023-2025.” Read more »
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Massena’s Gustafson on Olympic bid: ‘Awesome to represent your hometown’
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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NFL’s NY Giants fire Joe Judge as coach after 10-23 record in 2 years – syracuse.com
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under Business News, Sports News.
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NY has $530M to help homeowners behind on their mortgage payments. Here’s how to apply – syracuse.com
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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A CNY gay teen shares his ‘biggest challenge’; school’s response sets off a storm – syracuse.com
Source: A CNY gay teen shares his ‘biggest challenge’; school’s response sets off a storm – syracuse.com
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under Education News, Upstate New York.
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CDC advises against travel to Canada because of Covid surge – syracuse.com
Posted: January 12th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Time to Enjoy Great Spaghetti Again
Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a take-out-only spaghetti dinner accompanied by salad, bread, and dessert on Saturday, January 22nd at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. $10 (Adults), $5 (15 and under).
COVID-19 has limited Knight’s fund-raising. Your support will be very much appreciated.
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Community Events, Peru News.
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Visitation Guidelines Updated for CVPH Skilled Nursing Facility – Pre-visit testing, mandatory masking guidelines issued by NYS DOH
PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/11/2022) – Beginning Wednesday, January 12, all visitors to the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Skilled Nursing Facility must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result received within 24-hours of their visit, and must wear a surgical mask for the duration of their time in the facility, according to updated New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines announced recently by Governor Kathy Hochul.
The updated guidelines for nursing home visitation come as the Omicron COVID variant continues to present challenges in the North Country. CVPH Associate Vice President of Long Term Care Susan Biondolillo said the health and safety of the 33 residents and staff is always a top priority. “And these latest guidelines allow our residents to continue to benefit from the love and support of family and friends while reducing their risk of getting sick from COVID. ”
Visitors to SNF will be asked to present proof of a COVID-19 test at the Nurses’ Desk. At-home COVID tests and surgical masks are available upon request. Visitors who request a test will be required to administer the test themselves while at the premises before their visit begins. Surgical masks will also be provided upon request.
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under General News.
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New York: Health departments swamped by Omicron can stop Covid contact tracing | Local News | buffalonews.com
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Omicron spike may be flattening downstate, but the North Country is two weeks behind | NCPR News
“Hochul also warned that pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising, with 91% of children 5 to 11 still unvaccinated. She urged parents to get their children vaccinated, calling it “armor” to help children stay healthy through the pandemic.”
Source: Omicron spike may be flattening downstate, but the North Country is two weeks behind | NCPR News
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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COVID-19 Testing by Appointment Only at CVPH Testing Center
Health care provider order required for test
PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/11/2022) – Beginning Monday, January 17th, COVID-19 tests at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) COVID-19 testing site, located at 23 Hammond Lane, will require an appointment. Anyone requiring a test, with a physician’s order, should call (518) 314-3278 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. seven days a week to schedule your appointment.
“We have seen a huge surge in demand for COVID-19 testing since the start of the year,” Occupational Health & Wellness Regional Manager Gregory Freeman said. “We want to make sure we can safely meet that demand and make the process for our patients as convenient as possible. Using an appointment-based system will help us achieve that.”
Appointments are available at the Hammond Lane site from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week. Upon arrival, patients are asked to park in one of the spaces designated for COVID-19 testing, remain in their vehicle, and call the same phone number to check-in.
Patients are reminded to wear a mask and bring their health insurance card with them, as their insurance will be billed. Results will be sent to the ordering provider.
Anyone requiring a COVID-19 test before a scheduled procedure is asked to get tested in the first floor lab near the main lobby entrance at CVPH Main Campus, located at 75 Beekman Street. The lab is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. An appointment is not required for pre-procedure testing. For more information, visit the CVPH COVID-19 testing website atUVMHealth.org/CVPHCOVID19Testing.
“We have a great team that is dedicated to ensuring our patients get the care they need. The amount of tests we have conducted over the past couple of weeks is stunning, and I am grateful for the hard work from everyone involved. We also deeply appreciate the public’s patience as we work to make the process as efficient as possible,” Freeman said.
There are additional COVID-19 testing locations in the Plattsburgh area, including a new state-run site at Adirondack Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Testing is available by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. To schedule an appointment there or find other testing locations near you, visit the New York State COVID-19 testing website.
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 12, 2021
BBQ Ribs
Mixed Vegetables
Baked Beans
Bread
Dessert
Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.
All Are Welcome At Our Table!
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under General News.
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Fire destroys Schuyler Falls auto repair shop
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Business News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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1 additional death and 139 additional lab-confirmed positives reported today
Since our 1/10 update, 139 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-three.
Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information through this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your information can be verified in the state contact tracing system, you will receive isolation information within 36-72 hours. THIS IS FOR LAB TESTS ONLY, at-home tests will need a lab-confirmed positive. DO NOT USE THIS LINK TO SELF-REPORT AN AT-HOME TEST.
Links to some frequently requested data:
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county….
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard.
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. Check back frequently, as additional appointment and dates may be added.
– CDC COVID Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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National Deer Association’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA
Source: NDA’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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January: The Art of the DOT
A message from Becky Pace at the Peru Free Library
Explore and compare the works of George Seurat, Paul Signac and Yayoi Kusama.
Check out our Facebook page if you are interested in joining our Artists of the Month private Facebook group to share ideas, artists’ blogs, links, etc. This is not a class but an opportunity to express and expand your creativity and share it with like-minded folks.
https://www.facebook.com/Peru-Free-Library-Peru-NY-471858979668522
Contact us at perulib@gmail.com or 518-643-8618 with any questions.
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru News.
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Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News
Source: Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Highway Dept. News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Jones distributes COVID-19 testing kits throughout the North Country
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones
As the North Country experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases, testing sites and vaccination sites continue to work on overdrive to provide important resources to keep the community safe. Last week, a new state testing site opened at Plattsburgh State and one opened in Malone a week earlier in response to the high demand for tests, and both Clinton and Franklin counties continue to hold vaccination clinics to help everyone get vaccinated and get their booster shots. There were also several COVID-19 testing distribution events held throughout the North Country last week to get more tests into the hands of people in the region.
There are many people throughout the North Country who needs tests but were unable to attend test distribution events that were held throughout the region last week. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is working to make sure that more people can obtain testing kits. “There are people who have been working throughout the pandemic, who have been essential, like those who work at grocery stores and convenient stores who were not able to take the time out of their schedules to wait in line to get a testing kit,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones. “These are people who worked the frontlines every day. It’s important that everyone, especially essential workers, have access to COVID-19 tests to help keep our communities safe.”
This weekend, the assemblyman handed out testing kits throughout the district. On Saturday, the assemblyman also delivered PPE and essential supplies to the United Way of the Adirondacks to make sure that vulnerable populations also have access to the resources they need. The Assemblyman’s office delivered testing kits on Monday throughout Clinton and Franklin counties while the assemblyman was working in Albany. They distributed the testing kits at grocery stores such as Yando’s Big M in Plattsburgh and Price Chopper in Malone. Tests were also distributed to the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, MHAB, the Champlain Valley Family Center, the YMCA, Citizens Advocates, Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, Catholic Charities and several other places as well.
“When you are already struggling to put a roof over your head and food on your tables, or are working hard to stay in recovery, or are responsible for taking care of everyone’s kids while they are at work, the last thing you need to stress over is trying to find COVID-19 testing kits,” Jones said. “These are the organizations that are out in the trenches taking care of the North Country’s most vulnerable and it is the least I can do to make sure that they have COVID-19 tests as positive cases continue to increase across the region.”
Assemblyman Jones will continue to hand out COVID-19 testing kits throughout the North Country this week to help make sure that people have the resources they need. “The counties and municipalities have done a great job so far distributing COVID-19 testing kits,” said Jones, “but they only had a limited supply. I will continue to advocate for more testing kits and other important resources to make sure that our municipalities and school districts have what they need to keep our communities safe.”
As the North Country experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases, testing sites and vaccination sites continue to work on overdrive to provide important resources to keep the community safe. Last week, a new state testing site opened at Plattsburgh State and one opened in Malone a week earlier in response to the high demand for tests, and both Clinton and Franklin counties continue to hold vaccination clinics to help everyone get vaccinated and get their booster shots. There were also several COVID-19 testing distribution events held throughout the North Country last week to get more tests into the hands of people in the region.
There are many people throughout the North Country who needs tests but were unable to attend test distribution events that were held throughout the region last week. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is working to make sure that more people can obtain testing kits. “There are people who have been working throughout the pandemic, who have been essential, like those who work at grocery stores and convenient stores who were not able to take the time out of their schedules to wait in line to get a testing kit,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones. “These are people who worked the frontlines every day. It’s important that everyone, especially essential workers, have access to COVID-19 tests to help keep our communities safe.”This weekend, the assemblyman handed out testing kits throughout the district. On Saturday, the assemblyman also delivered PPE and essential supplies to the United Way of the Adirondacks to make sure that vulnerable populations also have access to the resources they need. The Assemblyman’s office delivered testing kits on Monday throughout Clinton and Franklin counties while the assemblyman was working in Albany. They distributed the testing kits at grocery stores such as Yando’s Big M in Plattsburgh and Price Chopper in Malone. Tests were also distributed to the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, MHAB, the Champlain Valley Family Center, the YMCA, Citizens Advocates, Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, Catholic Charities and several other places as well.
“When you are already struggling to put a roof over your head and food on your tables, or are working hard to stay in recovery, or are responsible for taking care of everyone’s kids while they are at work, the last thing you need to stress over is trying to find COVID-19 testing kits,” Jones said. “These are the organizations that are out in the trenches taking care of the North Country’s most vulnerable and it is the least I can do to make sure that they have COVID-19 tests as positive cases continue to increase across the region.”
Assemblyman Jones will continue to hand out COVID-19 testing kits throughout the North Country this week to help make sure that people have the resources they need. “The counties and municipalities have done a great job so far distributing COVID-19 testing kits,” said Jones, “but they only had a limited supply. I will continue to advocate for more testing kits and other important resources to make sure that our municipalities and school districts have what they need to keep our communities safe.”
Photo – Assemblyman Billy Jones delivers PPE and essential supplies to John Bernardi, President & CEO of the United Way of the Adirondacks as part of his efforts to distribute tests throughout the 115h Assembly District
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Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Legislator News.
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NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY – January 12, 2022 – National Today
A GREAT DAY to THANK YOUR PHARMACIST _ Source: NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY – January 12, 2022 – National Today
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Business News.
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Dollar General aiming to reopen Wednesday
Peru Gazette File Photo
Story Update 01/11/21 at 9 a.m. The store’s new manager Dawn Andrews said the store will reopen Wednesday, not Tuesday. Goods sold in the freezers and refrigerators will not be available until at least this weekend. All frozen and refrigerated goods are being totally restocked.
Peru Code enforcement Officer Robert Guynup ordered the store closed on December 3, 2021, when its interior temperatures reached the low 40’s and merchandise carts blocked an exit door.
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Business News, Code Enforcement, Peru News.
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Union pushes Hochul to deal with costly turnover of agency cops | NCPR News
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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New NY state law bans insurers from rejecting you over what kind of dog you have – syracuse.com
Source: New NY state law bans insurers from rejecting you over what kind of dog you have – syracuse.com
Posted: January 11th, 2022 under Business News, State Government News.
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