Local Nov. 24th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +11, Recovered +0, Active +11, Tested +566
In-person shopping at crowded stores is a higher-risk activity that may lead to the spread of COVID-19. We encourage residents to shop local this holiday season, but ask you to consider virtual shopping or curbside pickup instead of in-person shopping. If you decide to go shopping in person, take steps to protect yourself:
– Wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when social is distancing is difficult.
– When you do have to visit in person, go during hours when fewer people will be there (for example, early morning).
– If you are at higher risk for severe illness, find out if the store has special hours for people at higher risk. If they do, try to shop during those hours.
– If you normally bring your own reusable shopping bags, ensure they are cleaned before each use. Some locations have temporarily banned the use of reusable shopping bags during the COVID-19 pandemic, so check your state, local, store, or market policies before bringing reusable bags.
– Disinfect the shopping cart; use disinfecting wipes if available.
– Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
– Stay at least 6 feet away from others while shopping and in lines.
– Use marked entry or exit points and follow any directional signs or floor markings designed to keep people at least 6 feet apart.
– Touch only products that you plan to purchase, if possible.
– If possible, use touchless payment options (pay without touching money, a card, or a keypad). If you must handle money, a card, or use a keypad, use hand sanitizer right after paying.
– Before entering and after exiting the grocery store or market, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
– When you get home, and before preparing or eating food, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Since our 11/23 update, 11 additional individuals have tested positive for COVID-19.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/
– NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report.
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 11/22, 34 individuals hospitalized (10 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 11/22, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.3%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: November 24th, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News.