The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, August 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting the death of a Clinton County resident due to COVID-19. This case is linked to the recent Essex Center outbreak and was reported by the Essex County Health Department on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2020. This is the fifth death due to COVID-19 in Clinton County. As of 8:00 am Friday, August 21, 2020, the Department reports 4 active cases of COVID-19, and a total of 263 cases of COVID-19 since early March 2020 (145 lab-confirmed positive and 118 probable).

“We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to this individual’s family and friends, as well as to our neighbors in Essex County who are also grieving the loss of their loved ones,” stated John Kanoza, Director of the Clinton County Health Department. “Contact tracing, isolation and quarantine remain essential in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Our Department has been heavily involved in these activities since the start of the pandemic, but we urge residents to do their part by continuing to act responsibly. Avoid large gatherings, wear a face covering, maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from others, and wash your hands frequently. As this instance has reminded us, older adults are at increased risk from COVID-19, and we urge our residents to take every possible precaution to protect our fellow community members who are more susceptible to the virus,” noted Mr. Kanoza.

Note: Our next case update will be shared on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 4:00–5:00 pm via Zoom 

RSVP: dmwardell76@gmail.com for emailed Zoom link to join by computer or phone 

Co-hosted by the Clinton County Historical Association and the League of Women Voters of the North Country 

The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of the North Country and Clinton County Historical Association members to mark the Centennial Anniversary of the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. 

Local League member Penelope Clute will offer introductory remarks on the historical significance of the day. Michelle Cromwell, PhD., SUNY Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer will offer a keynote address, “The Crossroads: Where Democracy, Social Justice and Civil Rights Meet.” 

The talk will examine the intersection of social justice, democracy and civil rights by exploring the ways that the LWV looks at and works on their issues from an equity-minded lens. “Being equity-minded requires going beyond speaking about equity which is the end goal, and to understanding and combatting the ways that inequity shows up at multiple levels” Cromwell said. The talk will also explore the ways that some voters’ issues are less apparent especially among rural, underrepresented minorities, and the poor, and the ways that this level of obscurity impacts their civil rights. 

To receive the Zoom link to the Forum, RSVP to Diana Wardell at dmwardell76@gmail.com. 

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• All ballots postmarked on or before Election Day (November 3rd) and received within seven days after Election Day.
• All ballots without a postmark received on November 4th (the day after Election Day).

These measures are critical to a full and fair election at one of the most important moments in our nation’s history. We are removing barriers to democracy and will make it easier for all New Yorkers to exercise their right to vote this November.

You can vote early in-person, you can vote on Election Day or you can vote using an absentee ballot. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard.

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Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates.

Please continue to act responsibly and keep up the good work. Avoid large gatherings, wear a face covering, practice physical distancing, and wash your hands frequently.

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Essex County was hit with 24 new COVID-19 cases at an Elizabethtown nursing home, the county health department reported Wednesday.

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