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Source: Town Planning Board readies for virtual sessions | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Local official offers mental health tips | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

BREAKING: Nyscopba Union employees and all unionized workers in NYS are not getting the raise they expected this month. CORRECTIONS OFFICERS in NY say Governor Cuomo’s office told them their raise is not happening because of #covid19 costs. The state will reassess in a few months. The union responded quickly. Saying in part this news […]

Source: Schumer floats pandemic pay raise for essential workers | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Workbook: NYS-COVID19-Tracker

Are Your Neighbors in Need? Avoid Risks Associated with Distancing Requirements Plattsburgh, April 8, 2020 Requirements for distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 have separated us from friends, co-workers, neighbors and even extended family, at least physically. Technology and innovative communication solutions are helpful as people try to stay connected to one another. But, […]

We are writing to inform you that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled and removed from the market a common prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication called ranitidine, commonly known by the brand name Zantac. Ranitidine is a medication used to treat symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn and will no longer be […]

Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.14 New York ON PAUSE Order Extended All non-essential businesses will remain closed and social distancing protocols will remain in effect until April 29 The CDC recommends wearing a mask in public Also, remember to please remain 6 feet away from people in public, including in grocery stores When shopping for […]

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Source: How Vermont dentists are adjusting to the Covid-19 pandemic – VTDigger

Source: New, used graduation gowns being collected for hospital workers

Source: UVM engineers designing new emergency ventilator

Source: Wave of nursing home fatalities pushes up New York’s grim data | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stec, Davis have different takes on ventilators | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: St. Lawrence County COVID-19 case increase “very concerning” | NCPR News

Source: Workbook: NYS-COVID19-Tracker

It’s the quintessential public health dilemma. How do we measure something that didn’t happen? Or in this case, how do we know that our handwashing, distancing tactics and other efforts are really slowing the spread of COVID-19? We are told that these behaviors are making a difference but, as the weeks stretch on, a sense […]

Recent Forest Ranger Actions Town of Indian Lake Hamilton County Wilderness Rescue: On April 4 at 6:20 p.m., Hamilton County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a family of hikers from Johnstown took the wrong trail while visiting Rock Lake in the Blue Mountain Wild Forest area. Dispatch called the family, […]

Source: Plattsburgh mayor: Clinton County restricted to 12 virus tests per day | Local 22/44 News

Source: New York state announces new graduation rules after cancelling Regents exams due to coronavirus – syracuse.com

Source: Lowe’s announces stores will close on Easter Sunday, April 12