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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, legislation that would take precautions to track Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, prohibit purchases from China by the Department of Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense over a two year phase-in, create transparency in the supply chain, and provide incentives for manufacturing pharmaceuticals and device manufacturing in the United States. This legislation is being led by Senator Tom Cotton in the Senate and Congressman Mike Gallagher in the House of Representatives.

“China ran a disinformation campaign to cover up the coronavirus crisis for weeks, putting the rest of the world at a disadvantage in combating the spread,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The time has come for Congress to take serious action to move United States pharmaceutical production out of China. We have become far too dependent on China, and it is time that we equip our domestic pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to be able to efficiently produce these items here in the United States. Creating this transparency in the supply chain should bring security not only to our pharmaceutical supply chain, but also to the American people who rely on their products for their own personal health needs.”

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Glens Falls, NY – Congresswoman Stefanik is partnering with state and local officials, county health departments, and hospitals to urge the public to donate medical personal protective equipment to our county public health departments who are in need.

“Many of our local business and manufacturers are going above and beyond to pull together as a community. It is truly inspiring to see the strength and heroism throughout the region,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I have personally participated in many of the county conference calls with public health officials across our district and one of the top concerns is access to necessary medical personal protective equipment. We need to work together as a community and I am encouraging and asking all NY-21 private businesses, especially our construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure companies, to donate masks and personal protective equipment to our county public health teams who are in need. I want to thank the countless local businesses and manufacturers for already stepping up to help combat and beat Coronavirus.”

Please call one of Congresswoman Stefanik’s offices or your county public health office if you have PPE you would like to donate.

The Plattsburgh International Airport is still open and operating under normal conditions! However, PBG continues to monitor events, changing policies and growing concerns as the Coronavirus pandemic continues.

We communicate regularly with the Clinton County Health Department and other local, state and federal partners regarding preparedness and have taken several actions in response to the pandemic. These include placement of additional hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the airport and increased cleaning/disinfecting of high traffic areas.

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The new rule doesn’t apply to essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, medical facilities, the media and gas stations.

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Do you need help with-

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Do you need help with-

• food and nutrition programs
• shelter, housing or utilities assistance
• a safe path out of physical or emotional domestic abuse
• health care info
• addiction, prevention or rehabilitation programs
• employment or education oppotunities
• services for veterans

Call 211. All calls are private and confidential.

Do you need help with-

• food and nutrition programs
• shelter, housing or utilities assistance
• a safe path out of physical or emotional domestic abuse
• health care info
• addiction, prevention or rehabilitation programs
• employment or education oppotunities
• services for veterans

Call 211. All calls are private and confidential.

Do you need help with-

• food and nutrition programs
• shelter, housing or utilities assistance
• a safe path out of physical or emotional domestic abuse
• health care info
• addiction, prevention or rehabilitation programs
• employment or education oppotunities
• services for veterans

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Plattsburgh, March 19, 2020. A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed m Clinton County. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) learned of this case on Wednesday evening and immediately began the process of contact tracing. Staff are identifying and reaching out to all individuals who may have had close contact with the infected individual. Any person who may be at risk will receive mfonnation and guidance from CCHD. This case is not connected to the first identified case. The individual is isolated at home.

“This brings the total number of  confirmed cases in Clinton County to two with another case in Essex County,” states John Kanoza, Director of Public Health for Clinton County. “While not unexpected, these local confirmed cases should remind us how important it is to follow the recommended steps, such as social distancing, to prevent illness and contain the spread of COVID-19.”

For most people, COVID-19 produces mild symptoms. Certain individuals, however, including older adults and those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk. Stopping or slowing the spread of COVID-19 can save lives. With or without testing, there are steps we can take.

“If you think you may have come in contact with a person who is sick with COVID-19, please self-quarantine by staying at home,” states Erin Streiff, Director of Health Care Services for the Clinton County Health Department. “If you are ill with symptoms that include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, self-isolate at home. Separate yourself from other family members by using a separate bedroom and bathroom if possible. Family members of sick individuals should also self-quarantine. Residents with severe or life-threatening illness should immediately call 9-1-I1”

If you have been determined to be a close contact of a person diagnosed with COVID-19, Clinton County Health Department will contact you directly. 

If you have been determined to be a close contact of a person diagnosed with COVID-19, Clinton County Health Department will contact you du’ectly. Additional guidance about stopping the spread ofCOVID-19 can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Findex.html

The Clinton County Health Department is working alongside our community partners, state and federal agencies, and residents to contain and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in the county

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t Champlain Centre, Target, Dicks, Best Buys, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby have their own entrances.

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Stores with the own outside entrance can stay open. At Champlain Centre, Target, Dicks, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby have their own entrances.Source: State announces new closures to malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys – Sun Community News & Printing

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Ausable River logjam at Ausable Point today. The river isn’t blocked. It’s flowing slowly.