The Peru Gazette

Source: Quebec’s COVID-19 Case Count Exceeds 31k, With Over 2,200 Newly Reported Cases – MTL Blog

Lab-confirmed positive 71, Recovered 53, Deaths 3 Probable* 3, Recovered 2, Deaths 1 Suspect** 37, Recovered 37, Deaths 0 Active cases 15 Total Tested 831 *Probable = Individuals tested for COVID-19 with inconclusive test results. **Suspect = Individuals suspected of having COVID-19 based on clinical assessment (by a medical provider).

Plattsburgh, May 2, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reported the following numbers in regard to COVID-19 cases in Clinton County for Saturday, May 2, 2020. CCHD has reported a declining number of suspect cases over the last several days. As testing criteria has expanded, some individuals previously listed as suspect, have been tested […]

“So far, Brelia has made more than 1,400 masks for local first responders, school-lunch providers, animal-shelter personnel, FedEx drivers, mental-health advocates, 911 dispatchers, local businesses, the elderly and more.” Source: Making a difference one mask at a time – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Had enough? You might be suffering from compassion fatigue – Burlington, VT – University of Vermont Health Network

By now, it’s well known that staying home saves lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is an important caveat: When you need medical care, you shouldn’t suffer in silence. I’ve heard from providers across our health system who are concerned that many people are delaying necessary medical treatment. We worry about the impact this […]

Source: Thousands line up to gobble up Pizze Fritte dough at fairgrounds (drone video) – syracuse.com

Source: They stayed and graduated together: Meet the SUNY-ESF students who accomplished a unique goal in 2020 – syracuse.com

Source: More recommended Adirondack reading – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Vermont family hardest hit by Covid-19 stays ‘Boyd strong’ – VTDigger

Source: UVM Health Network Projects $152 Million Loss Due to COVID-19 | Off Message

Source: Scott Takes Further Steps to Reopen Vermont Economy | Off Message

Source: Stefanik, Cuomo spar over summer camps, federal funds | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Summer camps await guidance on whether they can open | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Warren County reports outbreak at nursing home with 23 positive for COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: Malone woman tazed after allegedly attacking trooper with nail clippers | Crime & Law | nny360.com

Source: BREAKING: Cuomo orders schools closed for the rest of the academic year | NCPR News

Source: Comptroller DiNapoli: North Country sales tax revenues were up last quarter (for what it’s worth) | NCPR News

COVID-19 May 1 Updates School Closures Updates Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced all K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year and will continue to provide distance learning during that time. The schools will also be required to continue meal programs […]

China Has Left the Top 10 More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,070,032 (+2.84%) Spain 239,639 (+1.16%) Italy 205,463 (+0.92%) UK 172,481 (+3.63%) France 167,299 (+0.45%) Germany 163,009 (0.91%) Turkey 120,204 (+2.22%) Russia 106,498 (+7.14%) Iran 94,640 (+1.05%) […]

Sewer upgrade workshop will be held via tele-conference  May 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Peru Town Hall.

The Peru Central School Board of Education will hold a remote budget workshop meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM.  The public may view the meeting live at https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/1e5d13df-59fe-410c-ae66-4d7f29e9790b. This meeting will also be recorded and available on the website. Also, please note that the regular monthly board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, […]

NYS schools closed for the remainder of the academic year.