City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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MOTORISTS TO ENCOUNTER ROLLING LANE CLOSURES ON I-87 IN THE AREA OF EXIT 35 (PERU) IN CLINTON COUNTY
Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of a utility installation over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County.
The rolling lane closures will be carried out by utility personnel for the northbound and then the southbound lanes of I-87 near Exit 35 in Peru. Work is expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, December 21 and is expected to be complete by close of business Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The work will be weather dependent.
Motorists should expect to encounter a five to seven-minute delay for each rolling lane closure and plan accordingly.
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News, State Government News.
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Local Lions Clubs Show Say “Thank You” to Frontline Workers
Meadowbrook Health Care
Clinton County Nursing Home
Plattsburgh Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Since the pandemic started, the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions clubs have purchased and delivered baked treats from Rulfs Orchard to frontline workers in healthcare and law enforcement environments. This past week, Lions delivered to Meadowbrook Healthcare, Clinton County Nursing home, and Plattsburgh Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Lions who assisted were Linc Sunderland, Dave Dalton, Ed Eisele from Peru, 2nd Vice District Governor Ricky Laurin and Karen Russell from Chazy and Dennis Hulbert and Bob Wyand from Plattsburgh.
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Franklin County Dec. 18 COVID-19 Report: New Positives +38, Recovered +11, 12/16 Positivity Rate 6.64%, Active 187
*Attention*
Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection:
Reduce Gathering Sizes.
Comply with the face-covering requirements of New York State.
Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering.
Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Clean and disinfect surfaces.
Driver or rideshare – keep face covering on in car or bus.
STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK!
COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 12/18/2020 :
Daily Statistics:
New Positives: 38
New Probables: 0
Active Cases: 187
Positivity Rate (12/16): 6.64%*
7-day Average (12/16): 4.58%*
New Deaths: 0
New Recovered: 11
Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 684
Cumulative Totals:
Cases: 669
Confirmed Positive: 547
Probable: 122
Deaths: 8
Recovered: 474
* Positivity and testing statistics generated from NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker (https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov)
More information and the Isolation map can be found at: https://www.franklincountyny.gov
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News.
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Local Dec. 18 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +15, Recovered +14, Active 133, Tested +943
Stay safe this weekend. What we have seen locally is very similar to what is being seen across the state—spread of COVID-19 is largely occurring between friends and family members. For the most part, residents are taking appropriate precautions when they are out in public, such as wearing masks and physically distancing, but then they’re getting together with friends and family members who don’t live in their home, and not taking precautions during these interactions. Keep in mind that you can begin to spread COVID to others in the 48 hours before you start to show symptoms, and some people spread COVID to others without ever showing symptoms themselves. If your holiday plans involve individuals who do not live in your household, we urge you to reconsider your plans. Your individual actions matter.COVID-19 is in our community. Do your part to slow the spread:
– Wear a mask that goes over your nose AND mouth.
– Watch your distance (keep 6 feet between yourself and others).
– Avoid crowds and gatherings.
– Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
– Stay home if you are sick.
– Reduce contact with people that don’t live in your household as much as possible.
If you missed yesterday’s COVID-19 updates, a recording is available at youtu.be/93fWHMQhd-k.
Since our 12/17 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 14 individuals have moved to recovered.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/16, 59 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/16, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.1%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Note: Our next COVID-19 case update will be provided on Monday, December 21.
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News.
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Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will have Ice Palace, fireworks only | NCPR News
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News.
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Photos: Here’s what the winter storm looked like in the North Country | NCPR News
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Mount Marcy: The Name, The Climb, The Legacy – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Moderna’s Production Of Coronavirus Vaccine Leans Heavily On Outsourcing : Shots – Health News : NPR
Source: Moderna’s Production Of Coronavirus Vaccine Leans Heavily On Outsourcing : Shots – Health News : NPR
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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WATCH: EMS workers nearly struck by truck while on scene of crash
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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COVID-19 by county: Dec. 18, 2020 | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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No.Co. family loses son to COVID | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year | Office of the New York State Comptroller
Source: DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year | Office of the New York State Comptroller
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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ATV/UTV Parade Canceled (Updated 1:23 p.m. Dec. 18)
Updated Dec 18th:
Brandy McDonald posted on Facebook, “First facts of what’s happened here it was a go by the Sheriff’s Department when they talked to Boomer Trim and Myself on Tuesday night. And as you know I posted a Nice post about it and Shared it with 99 people and then there were another 201 more shares of it from my post. Then the Sheriff Department called Boomer Trim on Thursday at 530pm then myself ((so not the Town the Sheriff Department)) said it had to be Canceled because they have seen posts of where kids would be riding on the ATVs and also seen that there would be Golf Carts in it also. So before this keeps getting posted with misleading facts all day people need to get facts before posting.”
Dec. 17th: From Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald:
Unfortunately, this event had to be Canceled today (Thursday) because the Sheriff’s Department has safety concerns on many levels. I truly understand the reasons why and also at the same time know this event was meant for the right reasons and something we all would of enjoyed for sure. Maybe in the near future, we can make something like this work. I don’t want this post to be bashing anyone for this decision I truly understand both sides and know they both had the best intentions.
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Community Events.
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A Holiday Safety Message From Peru Codes Officer Bob Guynup
As we gather this holiday season, the NYS Division of Consumer Protection wants to help keep you safe. In light of the public health crisis and with winter approaching, families are spending more time at home than ever. Did you know that many deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning occur during the winter months? Learn how to stay safe this year by following the tips below, provided in partnership with the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC):
Carbon Monoxide – Known as the invisible killer, carbon monoxide leaks are undetectable as they are odorless and colorless. Prevention is key, and can be done by taking the following measures:
Install a battery-operated or battery-backed carbon monoxide detector. Replace batteries once a year in all CO alarms on every level of your home and outside the sleeping area. Note that this is different from your smoke alarm.
Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician.
Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open. Use generators outside only, at least 20 feet away from your home. Never use a gas range or oven for heating. Open the fireplace damper before lighting a fire and keep it open until the ashes are cool. An open damper may help prevent the build-up of poisonous gases inside the home.
Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. These symptoms can be mistaken for the flu. If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately, and then call 911.
NEVER ignore a beeping CO alarm. If the CO alarm rings, get outside and immediately call 911.
You can find these and more tips by checking out the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ . You can also find more information at the Division of Consumer Protection website at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under General News, Heathcare News, Peru News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 17 COVID-19 Update
December 17, 2020.
On this snowy day, I have a simple message that we can all agree with. We want to slow the spread, we want to avoid shutdowns, and together we can do it. We slow the spread by being smart during the holiday season. It’s a difficult situation and people need to come together. There’s a feeling of safety in your home and there’s a feeling of safety when you’re with your family, but it just takes one person infected who doesn’t know it and living room spread happens. Half of all cases are from people who had no symptoms. So please be careful and stay safe.
Photo of the Day: Residents take advantage of the snowfall to sled at Mattlin Middle School in Plainview, New York (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 6,147—up 50 from the previous day. Of the 202,772 tests reported yesterday, 10,914, or 5.38 percent, were positive. There were 1,095 patients in the ICU yesterday, down 3 from the previous day. Of them, 611 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 120 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The deadline to sign up for a health plan through NY State of Health has been extended. New Yorkers have two more weeks (until December 31) to enroll in a health plan that begins on January 1. “As the pandemic continues, it is especially important for New Yorkers to have access to high-quality, affordable health insurance,” said Donna Frescatore, NY State of Health Executive Director. Visit their website or call 1-855-355-5777 to enroll.
3. The Finger Lakes, with 736 hospitalizations, remains a region of particular concern. It has the highest rate of COVID hospitalization as a percentage of its population, at 0.06 percent. Central New York has 386 hospitalizations (0.05 percent of its population); Western New York has 501 hospitalizations (0.04 percent); Mohawk Valley has 194 hospitalizations (0.04 percent); Long Island has 1,025 hospitalizations (0.04 percent); the Mid-Hudson region has 743 hospitalizations (0.03 percent); the Capital Region has 328 hospitalizations (0.03 percent); the Southern Tier has 170 hospitalizations (0.03 percent); and New York City has 2,005 hospitalizations (0.02 percent). The North Country, with 59 hospitalizations (0.01 percent), continues to have the lowest rate of hospitalizations due to COVID.
4. To date, New York has conducted over 22 million COVID tests. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to someone who is positive, get tested. Find a testing site near you. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to schedule a free appointment at a New York State-run testing location.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A black-and-white stray dog who had become a celebrity in his neighborhood in Tallinn, Estonia, is being honored with a monument. When the mutt, called Zorik, was taken from the Estonian capital to live out his last years in the country, Zorik was so missed that residents decided to erect a statue of him. After raising funds, a local artist was commissioned to build the monument, which is meant to honor not just Zorik, but all strays. This one shaggy mutt’s legacy will live on for many years to come.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Hybrid boat: $3.9M UVM research vehicle features diesel/electric power
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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(107) December 17, 2020 Clinton County COVID-19 Updates – YouTube
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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17th death in Ogdensburg nursing home outbreak | NCPR News
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Visitation halted at Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities | Sun Community News DANNEMORA
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Upstate NY counties declare states of emergency as snowfall continues | NCPR News
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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Prison visits halted | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Peru Free Library Temporarily Closed to Public – There still is lobby pickup
Due to the rise in COVID cases in Clinton County, the Peru Free Library will be closed temporarily to the public.
Lobby pickup will continue Tuesday – Friday 11-4. Free Wi-fi is available 24-7.
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under General News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors
* Hospitalizations continue to rise statewide, and daily deaths are back in the triple digits, according to data released by Cuomo today. “If we slow the spread, we can avoid any more economic shutdowns,” the governor said at a press conference held in Kingston. While the latest numbers suggest New York is doing better than most areas of the country – which reported a record-high 3,600 deaths Wednesday – fatalities have increased by 35% and hospitalizations by 22% in the Empire State over the past two weeks
Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local Dec. 17 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +8, Recovered +8, Active 132, Tested +311
Since our 12/16 update, 8 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 8 individuals have moved to recovered.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/15, 57 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/15, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.6%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 17th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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