City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: September 29th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Free Cancer Screenings for Women Offered Oct. 24
Services offered by Cancer Services of Northeastern New York, CVPH
The Cancer Services of Northeastern New York will offer eligible women free cancer screenings at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Center, 159 Margaret St. on Saturday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to Noon.
The Cancer Services program has teamed up with the Family Medicine Center and another CVPH program, the Women’s Imaging Center (WIC), to provide these screenings as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Manal El Daouk, MD, gynecologist, of the Family Medicine Center, will provide clinical breast, Pap, and pelvic exams. Mammograms will be done at WIC. All will be offered at no out-of-pocket expense to women with no insurance or who are underinsured and meet other clinical requirements.
Insurance will be billed when applicable and those who are uninsured or under-insured will be enrolled in the Cancer Services Program. Funded by the New York State Department of Health, the Cancer Services Program provides breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings at no cost to eligible New Yorkers.
Appointments are required for the October 24 event. Call (518) 324-7671 to make an appointment or discuss eligibility.
Posted: September 29th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Clinton County Sept. 29 COVID-19 Report: Active +0, Recovered +0, Tested +259
Another COVID-19 testing site in Clinton County opens Wednesday, September 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Located at 213 Connecticut Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 (on what is commonly referred to as the New Base), this new site has opened to accommodate our community’s ever-increasing testing demand. A cooperative effort between The University of Vermont Health Network – CVPH and the Clinton County Health Department, for this week the drive-through site will conduct tests Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 30 – October 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. Testing is free and a physician order is not required. This is a drive-through testing site and individuals must remain in their vehicles at all times.
Individuals with (symptomatic) and without (asymptomatic) COVID-19 symptoms may be tested at this location, including those who:
– Require a test to return to school.
– Need a test to visit a loved one in a nursing home.
– Have an occupational requirement (hairdressers, barbers, etc.).
– Are subject to precautionary or mandatory quarantine (by the health department).
– Directly interact with the public while working (health care worker, first responder, or other essential worker).
– Meet the criteria set by the New York State Department of Health based on where you live, work, or other factors the Department deems relevant to COVID-19 testing.
Posted: September 29th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Laid-off Albany teachers rehired as substitutes
Posted: September 29th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Plattsburgh mayoral candidates focus on city development, regional relationships in debate
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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Nursing homes navigate new regulations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Trump And Biden Debate Tuesday. Here’s What You Need To Know | NCPR News
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Cuomo takes steps to control COVID-19 clusters | NCPR News
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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North Country climate voters’ response to the election? “Existential dread.” | NCPR News
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Rain expected to ease worsening drought conditions in New York, Vermont
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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‘World class’ detox clinic breaks ground in Stowe – VTDigger
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Northern lights may be visible from Northern New York, Vermont this week
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Clinton County September 28th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +4, Recovered +1, Active +3, Tested +1,262
Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Changes in cases since our 9/25 report include: 4 additional lab-confirmed positive cases and 1 lab-confirmed positive case moved to recovered. There are currently 7 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. Please remember that it is common for a person to work in one county and live in another. Our reports include Clinton County residents only.
While contact tracing and investigations into recent cases are ongoing, most of these cases do not appear to be connected. COVID-19 IS IN OUR COMMUNITY. We urge residents to not become complacent. We must continue to physically distance (6 feet) ourselves from others, wear masks, wash our hands frequently, avoid crowds, and stay home when sick. Our desire for this pandemic to be over does not make it so. It is up to each and every one of us to continue doing our part to keep those at greatest risk in our community safe.
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
“New coronavirus clusters in Brooklyn and in Rockland and Orange counties are driving a new surge in infections, according to the latest state data. Hospitalizations have increased for seven straight days and 1.5% of reported tests – the highest number since mid-July.”Source: City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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SPCA “Christmas in October” sale
Elmore SPCA is having a “Christmas in October” sale on October 16th and 17th at 10 Pinewood Drive, Peru. We will have beautiful hand made items, themed baskets, pet items and new items. Get a start on your holiday shopping!
If you would like to donate a new item or craft item for the sale please contact Carol at shelterathome@gmail.com. Mark your calendars. All proceeds directly benefit our shelter animals.
Feel free to share!
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Montreal and Quebec City will be upgraded to red alert ‘in coming days’, says Dubé | CBC News
Source: Montreal and Quebec City will be upgraded to red alert ‘in coming days’, says Dubé | CBC News
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Schools reconsider mascots that have racial, cultural ties – VTDigger
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Panic attacks. Ringing ears. Shaking walls. Happy 1-year anniversary to the F-35s. – VTDigger
Source: Panic attacks. Ringing ears. Shaking walls. Happy 1-year anniversary to the F-35s. – VTDigger
Posted: September 28th, 2020 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Canada’s Festive Christmas Train Won’t Be Passing Through Montreal This Holiday Season – MTL Blog
Source: Canada’s Festive Christmas Train Won’t Be Passing Through Montreal This Holiday Season – MTL Blog
Posted: September 26th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Beekmantown Central: Presumed COVID positive teacher has tested negative | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN
Posted: September 26th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Sept. 25th COVID-19 Update
September 25, 2020.
This Sunday night at sundown, members of the Jewish community begin to observe Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. Even though this holiday will look different amid the pandemic, it is my hope that on this day of atonement and reflection, all New Yorkers observing will have a meaningful day and an easy fast. Please observe the holiday safely.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Coronavirus newsletter will not publish on Yom Kippur. It will resume on Tuesday, September 29.
Photo of the Day: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman, and the first Jewish American, to lie in state at the US Capitol. A daughter of Brooklyn, her legacy will inspire generations of New Yorkers to come (Photo by Shawn Thew/Getty Images)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positive infection rate is below one percent. Yesterday, there were 511 total hospitalizations. Of the 94,818 tests reported yesterday, 908, or 0.95 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost seven New Yorkers to the virus.
2. On Wednesday, September 30th, restaurants in New York City can reopen for indoor dining starting at 25 percent. All restaurants that choose to reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols, including increased ventilation and air filtration standards, temperature checks and face coverings when not seated, among other safety protocols. Read more about NYC’s indoor dining reopening here.
3. SUNY is expanding its free diagnostic tests. Developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University, all SUNY campuses will now administer the FDA-approved saliva swab COVID test to all students, commuters and faculty at SUNY state-operated colleges, universities and hospitals. These free tests, with results in 48 hours, will help the colleges better monitor the infection rate and keep both students and staff safe.
4. Ads from the “Mask Up America” campaign have been seen 30 million times. The national campaign, with videos featuring the voices of Paul Rudd, Billy Crystal, Morgan Freeman, Ellen Pompeo and more, have aired more than 90,000 times on TVs across the country and reached millions. Watch all the ads here.
5. Tomorrow, September 26, is Free Fishing Day in New York. The requirement for a fishing license is waived but all other fishing regulations still apply. And remember to follow all public health guidelines when fishing.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Hiking duo Katie Rhodes and Bethany Garretson became the first women to complete an unsupported thru-hike of all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. The two New Yorkers started the Adirondack 46 on September 10th and completed the hike in seven days, four hours and 50 minutes.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: September 26th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Spread Facts, Not COVID-19: How to spot a restaurant doing it right – YouTube
Posted: September 26th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Innovative outlet for creatives: Strand to host art market | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: September 26th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Making the case for water reporting – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: September 26th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News.
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Open Spaces and Community Trails | Adirondack Wayfinder
Posted: September 25th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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