The Peru Gazette

Peru – On Wednesday, November 3rd, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 presented twenty-two new children’s winter coats to Peru Primary School Nurse Kathy Bedard and Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong. When the outdoor temperatures drop, the nurses provide jackets to students as needs arise. Since 2013 the Peru Knights have donated 214 new children’s winter jackets to the Peru Elementary School.

The Knights of Columbus began the Coats for Kids Program during the 2009 recession. Today the 2,000 Knights of Columbus Councils in the United States and Canada distribute 100,000 or more coats each year.

Note: Our next case update will be posted on Friday, November 12, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11-year-olds are here! How do you get one?

– Many local pharmacies are offering appointments THIS WEEK!

– Pediatric providers are awaiting supplies, check with your pediatric office to learn more about their plan for the rollout.

– CCHD is working with local pediatric offices and schools on the best way to vaccinate this population. Check back frequently for more information on clinics dates.

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 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna booster, visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine.

– CDC COVID Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view

– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 109,911 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 10/31. As of 10/31, 67% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 64% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 77% 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 432 people were tested in Clinton County on 11/8. As of 11/8, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.7%.

– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/

– 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

– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 11/8, 86 individuals hospitalized (12 ICU) in the North Country Region.

– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19