Albany County sees ‘exponential growth’ as daily coronavirus count passes 200 mark
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 7th COVID-19 Update
December 7, 2020.
I was honored to have Dr. Anthony Fauci join us at today’s COVID briefing. I asked Dr. Fauci when we might see a peak in the expected COVID spread. He thinks that the effect of Thanksgiving will likely become clearer in the coming days and that with Christmas and Hanukkah coming up, we could see a “surge upon a surge.” “Without substantial mitigation, the middle of January can be a very dark time for us,” he warned.
In order to manage hospital capacity during this expected surge, New York State will begin implementing our “surge and flex” protocol. As part of this strategy, all hospitals must begin expanding their bed capacity by 25 percent. Hospital systems must also balance patient loads within their system to make sure no one hospital is overstressed. (In Spring, there was an issue with individual hospital overload, but not system-wide overload.)
As we approach the height of the holiday season, we are prepared. Make sure you are too. Please continue to follow our health guidelines and act with caution.
Photo of the Day: Today, Dr. Anthony Fauci joined my press briefing to hear New York’s plan for COVID.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 4,602. Of the 152,287 tests reported yesterday, 7,302, or 4.79 percent, were positive. There were 872 patients in ICU yesterday, up 22 from the previous day. Of them, 477 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 80 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. We are calling on all retired doctors and nurses to return to service if they are able to do so. Hospitals were previously asked to identify retired staff as part of New York’s COVID Winter Plan in order to help avoid or mitigate any potential staffing shortage. The State will automatically renew registrations at no cost to help streamline the process.
3. Regions that reach “critical hospital capacity” will be designated as a Red Zone under New York’s micro-cluster strategy. Critical hospital capacity is defined as 90 percent of hospital capacity (in other words, 90 percent full). Following the implementation of the State’s “surge and flex” protocol, if a region’s 7-day average hospitalization growth rate shows that the region will reach 90 percent hospital capacity within the next three weeks, the region will become a Red Zone.
4. Additional restrictions will be applied to indoor dining if hospitalization rates don’t stabilize in the next five days. If the hospitalization rate does not stabilize in New York City in the next five days, indoor dining will be suspended; if the rate does not stabilize in regions outside New York City, capacity restrictions will be reduced to 25 percent.
5. The Finger Lakes region currently has the highest percentage of hospitalizations. The Finger Lakes, where Rochester is located, is followed by Western New York and Central New York. In a reversal from Spring, we now have lower rates of hospitalizations as a percentage of population downstate than we do upstate.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Syracuse-native and Seattle Storm basketball player Breanna Stewart has been named one of Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year. Stewart is being recognized by the magazine for her work as an “Activist Athlete” alongside Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and LeBron James. “[O]ur Sportsperson of the Year award goes to five men and women who in 2020 were champions in every sense of the word: champions on the field, champions for others off it,” the publication wrote. Congrats to New York’s own Breanna Stewart!
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Everything you need to know about skiing the Northeast this winter, during the pandemic
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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‘Our hands are completely tied’: Restaurant workers face difficult choices as cases rise – VTDigger
Source: ‘Our hands are completely tied’: Restaurant workers face difficult choices as cases rise – VTDigger
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Scores call in to Burlington City Council meeting to support Police Commission overhaul – VTDigger
Source: Scores call in to Burlington City Council meeting to support Police Commission overhaul – VTDigger
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Cuomo Directs State Department of Health to Begin Implementing ‘Surge & Flex’ Hospital Protocol | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Cuomo: If hospitals are overwhelmed, regions will shut down | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News
Source: Cuomo: If hospitals are overwhelmed, regions will shut down | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Chicken Fajita Casserole
Coleslaw
Rice
Dessert
Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. All are welcome at our table!
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Community Events.
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A minute a day keeps the blues away for Essex County musician | NCPR News
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local Dec. 7 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +28, Recovered 26, Active 77, Tested +1,309
Since our 12/4 update, 28 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 26 individuals have moved to recovered. While we are seeing some close contacts of known positive cases testing positive, many of our new cases are not clearly linked to any known cases. COVID-19 is in our community! Assume everyone you interact with is potentially positive, and take precautions accordingly. Wear a face mask, keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, and stay home if you are sick. Reduce your close interactions with others as much as possible—even with your friends and family.
If you aren’t feeling well and aren’t sure if your symptoms could be COVID-19, stay home and call your health care provider. Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:
– Fever or chills
– Cough
– Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
– Fatigue
– Muscle or body aches
– Headache
– New loss of taste or smell
– Sore throat
– Congestion or runny nose
– Nausea or vomiting
– Diarrhea
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 12/5, 39 individuals hospitalized (8 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/5, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.2%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibit at The Strand Center for the Arts!
The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition, featuring paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more, all created by area artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh and will be open for only one day: Saturday, December 12, 2020, from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Artists for the show were eligible to enter on a first come-first served basis, with a maximum of twenty artists capable of hanging their work in the gallery for the duration of the day’s exhibit. Among those entering the show are Sandy Fox, Ron Nolland, Donna Austin, Bill Crosby, Dennon Walantus, and Gordon LeClair.
Concerning the exhibit, Gallery Director David Monette stated, “We did a series of pop-up shows for our artisan market at the end of September/beginning of October and we did another in November, sort of as a Thanksgiving show, and we had great turnouts. People want to get out and see the artwork in a safe environment and our gallery is pretty big, allowing for plenty of social distancing. I’m expecting a great turnout for this holiday event.”
The Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition will be on view in The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh only on Saturday, December 12, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and is free and open to the public. Facemasks, social distancing, and a cap on the number of people allowed in the gallery at any one time will be strictly upheld. For more information on these exhibits, upcoming events, concerts or classes happening at The Strand Center for the Arts, please call 518-563-1604 or visit www.strandcenter.org.
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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History Books now available as CCHA allows for limited sales on December 12th
CCHA houses the largest selection of Clinton County history books (new and used) for sale in the North Country, there is a special opportunity to preorder and purchase these local history books. All preorders will be ready for pick up on December 12th from 10 am to 3 pm. Other arrangements might be available.
Suggested special gifts are one-of-a-kind ornaments for Fantasy Kingdom’s Giant Castle, Bluff Point Lighthouse, the Witherill Hotel and Plattsburgh City Hall at $15 each, 2 for $25, 3 for 40 and 4 for $55.
Suggested book favorites are Bullets, Booze, Bootleggers and Beer – Story of Prohibition by Lawrence P. Gooley, Clinton County Civil War Record 1861-1865, the Plattsburgh Military Reservation – A Pictorial History by Rich Frost and Melissa Peck, Remembering the Royal Savage by Don and Barbara Benjamin, and Welcome to the Witherill – A Retrospective on Plattsburgh’s landmark hotel and the family who owned it by Susan Howell Hamlin.
Call 518-561-0340 for a complete listing of all books, both new and used, book prices, preferred pick-up times and directions. Correct change or a check would be appreciated as we do not accept credit cards. Shipping is available for a small fee. COVID restrictions apply at the museum, and please wear masks for pick-ups.
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County 2020 Official Election Results
Joseph Biden Carries Clinton County 51.82% (18,364) to 46.60% (16,515)
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Peru Town Hall Meeting Schedule: (all meetings are located in the upstairs of the Town Hall unless otherwise noted)
Town Board Workshop: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM
The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss Employee Handbook updates.
Planning Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM AGENDA
Zoning Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM AGENDA
Town Board Public Hearing: Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM
To consider water/sewer rate increases.
Town Board Meeting: Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Town Board Meeting: Monday, December 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM
*** In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, Town Board Meetings will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Town Board Meeting.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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DEC releases deer, trout management plans – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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After a million-year journey, a meteor explodes above Syracuse in 2020 – syracuse.com
Posted: December 6th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Peru Fire Department Lighted Trucks Will Be Out
ATTENTION PERU!!! The Lighted Trucks will be out on the 16th, 18th,21st, and 23rd. Doing each route one time only! We will post the routes ahead of time…But due to covid-19, the route will not be updated in real-time because we cannot fill the trucks. See you all soon!
Posted: December 6th, 2020 under Congressional News, Fire Department News.
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Holidays in the pandemic: One CNY man’s struggle to stay close with wife in nursing home – syracuse.com
Posted: December 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Farmers in Quebec are the focus of program to protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Spreading holiday cheer with community caroling | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Apple Valley Senior Housing On A Rainy December 4th Evening
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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‘They are slowly just dying’: Virus ravages Elderwood, with 78 cases – VTDigger
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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The Museum Association of NY announces North Country grant awards – – The Adirondack Almanack
Nearby Underground Railroad Museum is a WINNER!
Source: The Museum Association of NY announces North Country grant awards – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Thanksgiving visit prompts COVID closure at Cumberland Head | Sun Community News CUMBERLAND HEAD
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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