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 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 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.
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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 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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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, 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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CVES to open testing site for Clinton Co. students and staff | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Cold snap brings advisories and school closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
“As districts such as Plattsburgh City School District and Ausable Valley Central School District announced plans to cancel classes Jan. 11, the National Weather Service in Burlington said the coldest wind chill values will be seen between 2 a.m. and 11 a.m.”
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Arctic air to bring subzero wind chills Tuesday
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Quebec is essentially under indefinite lockdown | NCPR News
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
- (Zoom Info follows the agenda) Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Nov./Dec. Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Also November 2021 Dog Control Report.
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of December 29, 2021.
- Community Input
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Walking Trail Extension Property.
- RESOLUTION/MOTION: Approval of Rifenburg’s Pay Application #9.
- RESOLUTION/MOTION: Request for Quotes for Purchase of Automatic Start Generator Switch for Highway Garage.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Authorization for AES, Northeast To Put the Lagoon Dewatering Project Out to Bid.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Authorization for AES, Northeast To Put the Elm St. Sewer Project Out to Bid.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Confirm Sewer Workshop for January 24, 2022 at 5 pm.
- DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills
MOTION: Adjourn
**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of January 24, 2022. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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Topic: Town Board
Time: Jan 10, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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AGENDA TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING – JANUARY 10, 2022 @ 5 p.m.
- (Zoom info follows the agenda) Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2022 Salaries for Elected Positions:
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2022 Appointees.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2022 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2022 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2022 Contracts.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2022 Town Mileage Reimbursement.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Designation of Town Depositories.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Designation of Town Newspaper.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Town Procurement Policy.
MOTION: Adjourn
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Updated Local Guidance for Isolation and Quarantine
Plattsburgh, January 10, 2022. Clinton County continues to experience a high number of new daily COVID-19 cases. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is working to complete case investigations as quickly as possible. However, with the significant increase in cases coupled with the revised NYSDOH guidance for shortened isolation and quarantine, it is very likely many new cases will not receive a call from CCHD or the NYS Virtual Call Center (VCC). CCHD and the VCC are prioritizing calls to the highest risk cases.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, stay home and isolate yourself from others for 5 days from symptom onset. Tell your close contacts that you have COVID-19 right away so they can monitor for symptoms. If your symptoms are improving, you may discontinue home isolation on day 6 but you must continue to wear a well-fitted face covering and social distance whenever around others for another 5 days. All household members that are not fully vaccinated, including a booster if eligible, should stay home for 5 days from their last interaction with the positive case and monitor for symptoms.
If you need isolation paperwork and have not received a call within 5 days of your test date, please connect with CCHD through this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your information can be verified in the state’s contact tracing system, you will receive your isolation information within 36-72 hours. This is for laboratory tests only. Do not use this link to self-report results of an at-home test.
If you complete the secure on-line form, in addition to receiving your isolation paperwork, you will receive a text message request to enter your close contacts. Please complete this task; your contacts may receive a call from a VCC contact tracer with further instructions. Whether they receive of call or not, all contacts who are not fully vaccinated, including a booster, if eligible, should stay home for 5 days following the last interaction with the positive case.
If you have tested positive using an at-home test, stay home and isolate yourself from others for 5 days from symptom onset. If your symptoms are improving, you may discontinue home isolation on day 6 but continue to wear a well-fitted face covering and social distance whenever around others for another 5 days. You do not need to seek additional testing unless you require isolation paperwork.
School cases are being prioritized as higher risk cases. To help families make the best decisions, if you have a child who has tested positive, please keep them home from school and extra-curricular activities for 5 days from symptom onset. Any siblings that are not fully vaccinated, including a booster if eligible, should quarantine for 5 days from their last interaction with the positive sibling. If siblings develop symptoms, they “Working Together for a Healthier Community” – 2 –
should be tested and/or stay home from school and extra-curricular activities for 5 days from their symptom onset.
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Saranac Lake’s Chris Mazdzer chosen for fourth Winter Olympics
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Sports News.
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NYS Department of Health pauses elective procedures at CVPH | Sun Community News ALBANY |
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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A Little Sweetness Goes a Long Way
Stewart’s Shops is Reintroducing Civility Ice Cream to Encourage Kindness
January 10, 2022 – This pandemic has gone on much longer than expected and people seem more frustrated and stressed than ever before. A report published in the Washington Post, “Civility in America”, cited that 93 percent of Americans identified incivility as a problem; 68 percent considered it a “major” one, and 74 percent thought it was getting worse.
Stewart’s Shops would like to relieve some of that frustration with Civility Ice Cream. Bring in a friend, a family member, or even a stranger and treat them to a scoop of civility. Beginning Monday January 10th through Sunday, January 16th, when you buy a single scoop, you’ll get a free single scoop to share. (Promotion applies to Civility Ice Cream only)
Stewart’s Shops hopes everyone will be inspired to share some kindness and some Civility Ice Cream. The company would love to see your kindness in action. Share your photos enjoying Civility Ice Cream and showing kindness with #ShareCivility on social media.
A scoop of civility makes everyone’s day a little sweeter. Together we can help to spread civility and kindness in our communities.
We Are Closer to You!
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Business News, Community Events.
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