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Archive for April, 2020

Clinton County Health Department April 24th briefing

Governor Cuomo April 24, 2020 COVID-19 livestream

Trump Signs Latest Coronavirus Economic Relief Package, Aimed At Small Businesses | NCPR News

Source: Trump Signs Latest Coronavirus Economic Relief Package, Aimed At Small Businesses | NCPR News

Elder care tightens | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Elder care tightens | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Vermont nurse working 15-hour shifts on USNS Comfort amid coronavirus pandemic

Source: Vermont nurse working 15-hour shifts on USNS Comfort amid coronavirus pandemic

Hospital presidents discuss COVID-19 impact | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Michelle LeBeau, president of CVPH and Alice Hyde, said her hospitals have received about $6.8 million and $1.2 million in federal aid, respectively. Current projections show that by the end of September — the end of the fiscal year for University of Vermont Health Network facilities — CVPH will have a deficit of $27 to […]

‘It’s killing people here’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘It’s killing people here’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik Votes to Replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, Provide Additional Funds to Hospitals, Expand COVID-19 Testing, Make Ag Businesses Eligible for EIDL Assistance

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted this evening to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, provide additional funding for hospitals, fund EIDL small business disaster loans and grants, and fund expanded COVID-19 testing. Additionally, following Congresswoman Stefanik’s advocacy, this legislation gives agriculture businesses eligibility for EIDL assistance. This […]

From three jobs to unemployed, a Saranac Lake woman navigates big life changes during pandemic | NCPR News

Source: From three jobs to unemployed, a Saranac Lake woman navigates big life changes during pandemic | NCPR News

NBC 5 COVID-19 April 23, 2020 Update

The House of Representatives was poised to pass a nearly $500 billion package for small businesses and medical institutions. “Millions of people out of work,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. “This is really a very, very, very sad day. We come to the floor with nearly 50,000 deaths, a huge number of people impacted, […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting – April 27, 2020

APRIL 27, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 13, 2020. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval Refunding Bond for the 2012 Serial Bond. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills

Clinton County Health Department April 23rd COVID-19 Update

Clinton County COVID-19 deaths increase from 3 to 4

Clinton County Health Department April 23rd Report Lab-confirmed positive 57, Recovered 42, Deaths 3 Probable 3, Recovered 2, Deaths 1 Suspect 42, Recovered 38, Deaths 0 Active Cases 16 Tested 548 Resident Feedback about Re-opening Mixed Plattsburgh, April 23, 2020. Discussion about when and how Clinton County might begin to re-open in the coming weeks […]

New York antibody tests: 2.7 million possibly infected with coronavirus statewide – syracuse.com

The largest share of positive antibody results was concentrated downstate. Over 21% of those tested in New York City were positive as were 16.7% of those tested on Long Island and 11.7% in Westchester and Rockland counties. The positive rate in the rest of the state was 3.6%. Areas outside downstate accounted for 32.8% of […]

UPS driver says company fired her after she raised Covid-19 safety concerns – VTDigger

Source: UPS driver says company fired her after she raised Covid-19 safety concerns – VTDigger

Upstate reps see path for reopening | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Upstate reps see path for reopening | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Governor Cuomo April 23, 2020 COVID-19 Livestream

Deluge Continues: 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks | NCPR News

Source: Deluge Continues: 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks | NCPR News

Wednesday, April 22 Health Department Update

Stefanik Sends Letter to Sec. Pompeo and AG Barr Urging them to Bring China to the ICJ

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Pompeo and Attorney General Barr urging them to bring a case against China to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for their cover-up of COVID-19, which has since caused nearly two hundred thousand deaths worldwide and has […]

Beekmantown High School makes hundreds of face shields

Source: Beekmantown High School makes hundreds of face shields

Managing Social Media During a Crisis

Chamber set to host a webinar with Boire Benner Group on social media management during COVID-19  Plattsburgh, NY – During this unprecedented time, managing your message, brand and tone are crucial to maintaining a smart and effective social presence. Join Aaron Benner, Vice President, and Libby Quéguiner, Project Manager, of Boire Benner Group on Tuesday […]

Lake Champlain fishing tourneys ‘up in the air’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Lake Champlain fishing tourneys ‘up in the air’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

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Virus challenges Adirondacks census – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Virus challenges Adirondacks census – Adirondack Explorer