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Nice Rainfall Overnight and this Morning

 

Sept. 24, 2021 – 1.6 inches at our Peru, NY home 

+51 Additional Lab-Confirmed Covid Positives

Since our 9/23 update, 51 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Note: Our next case update will be provided on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 343 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/21. As of 9/21, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.2%. (NYS Website not updated as of 9:00am)
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/22, 69 individuals hospitalized (11 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Boards August 23, 2021 Meeting

Click here to view approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s August 23, 2021 Meeting. 

Peru superintendent of schools’ status unclear | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru superintendent of schools’ status unclear | Local News | pressrepublican.com

State auditor finds Vermont overpaid Covid grants to businesses – VTDigger

Source: State auditor finds Vermont overpaid Covid grants to businesses – VTDigger

Work zone speeding cameras coming to New York – syracuse.com

“For now, it’s just a pilot program that will determine how automatic speeding tickets work in work zones and whether stronger enforcement cuts down on injuries and deaths.”

Source: Work zone speeding cameras coming to New York – syracuse.com

Covid pandemic not over in NY yet, Hochul says: ‘We know what’s coming’ – syracuse.com

“We had this sense of comfort in May this year,” Hochul said today during a press conference in New York City. “I’m not saying it’s heading in the right direction. We know what’s coming. “I’m not going to feel comfortable for many more months to say that we have this under control.”

Source: Covid pandemic not over in NY yet, Hochul says: ‘We know what’s coming’ – syracuse.com

NY raffling tickets to Bills, Jets, Giants games to New Yorkers who get vaccinated – syracuse.com

Source: NY raffling tickets to Bills, Jets, Giants games to New Yorkers who get vaccinated – syracuse.com

NY boosting overtime pay for workers at 3 SUNY hospitals, including Upstate in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: NY boosting overtime pay for workers at 3 SUNY hospitals, including Upstate in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Court allows religious exemptions to state vaccine mandate until October | NCPR News

Source: Court allows religious exemptions to state vaccine mandate until October | NCPR News

Lake Placid to host Olympic trials for ski jump, nordic combined

Source: Lake Placid to host Olympic trials for ski jump, nordic combined

Portion of North Bend Street Closed on Friday

North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot will be closed for tomorrow Friday, September 24th @ 7 am til 3 pm to install sewer lines and manholes.  TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive thru customers will only be allowed to exit right onto N Bend.

There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  

New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker submits resignation

Source: New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker submits resignation

“It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News

Source: “It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News

+40 Additional Positive Covid Cases in Last 24 Hours

Since our 9/22 update, 40 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD has been told by NYSDOH that the NYS School Report Card page WILL be updated for this school year, however NYS has not indicated when it will become active.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 343 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/21. As of 9/21, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.2%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/201, 68 individuals hospitalized (11 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack

City leaders dispute before public budget hearings

Source: City leaders dispute before public budget hearings

Vermont National Guard helps with refugee resettlement

Source: Vermont National Guard helps with refugee resettlement

NY officials say religious exemptions to vaccine mandate would weaken war against Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: NY officials say religious exemptions to vaccine mandate would weaken war against Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans

Source: FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans

Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime 

Local schools combat COVID-19 impacts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Mayor Rabideau plans to retire in 2022 | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | A total 24 years served in office

Source: Mayor Rabideau plans to retire in 2022 | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | A total 24 years served in office

Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |