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Archive for December, 2020

Vermont leadership reports confusion as federal vaccine shipments reduced

Source: Vermont leadership reports confusion as federal vaccine shipments reduced

5 more deaths, 256 new virus cases end dire year in Albany County

Source: 5 more deaths, 256 new virus cases end dire year in Albany County

Clinton County Dec. 31 COVID-19 Update: Lab-confirmed positive +25, Tested +447

Since our 12/30 update, 25 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing in the community, we continue to ask you to be patient with the contact tracing process. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, please isolate in a separate room from your household […]

Coronavirus cases climb, classes move online after party hosted by Glens Falls teacher | NCPR News

Source: Coronavirus cases climb, classes move online after party hosted by Glens Falls teacher | NCPR News

They did everything right. But after one at-home haircut, a husband and wife died of COVID-19

Source: They did everything right. But after one at-home haircut, a husband and wife died of COVID-19

State requires counties to sign agreement before receiving coronavirus vaccines

Source: State requires counties to sign agreement before receiving coronavirus vaccines

‘Better to be protected’: Plattsburgh nursing and rehab center gets first round of COVID-19 vaccines

Source: ‘Better to be protected’: Plattsburgh nursing and rehab center gets first round of COVID-19 vaccines

Car crashes through lake ice near Crown point | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Car crashes through lake ice near Crown point | Local News | pressrepublican.com

First Day Hikes

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the First Day Hikes program. Spend time in the outdoors safely this holiday season and celebrate at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands across the Empire State on January 1, 2021. Find a hike near you by visiting DEC’s First Day Hikes page or […]

Peru restaurants combat area COVID-19 spike | Sun Community News PERU 

Source: Peru restaurants combat area COVID-19 spike | Sun Community News PERU | Like many across the region, two local restaurants in Peru are adapting to the late December spike of COVID-19 cases as one temporarily shuts its doors and the other moves to take-out

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 30th COVID-19 Update

December 30, 2020. As the year draws to a close, the vaccination distribution program continues to ramp up with more priority groups added as supply becomes available. As the vaccination process continues to build in the weeks ahead, know that you can look to this newsletter as an accurate in-depth source for information and updates. […]

Coronavirus cases climb at prisons in Malone, Dannemora | NCPR News

Source: Coronavirus cases climb at prisons in Malone, Dannemora | NCPR News

How Black Lives Matter brought the conversation of race and racism to the North Country | NCPR News

Source: How Black Lives Matter brought the conversation of race and racism to the North Country | NCPR News

An essential service? Ferry riders petition to keep Lake Champlain crossing open | NCPR News

Source: An essential service? Ferry riders petition to keep Lake Champlain crossing open | NCPR News

Clinton County Dec. 30 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +29, Deaths +1, Individuals in Quarantine +147, Tested +458

Since our 12/30 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing in the community, we ask you to be patient with the contact tracing process. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, please isolate in a separate room from your household members and […]

Entertainment Venues Expect Recovery to Take Years

Source: Entertainment Venues Expect Recovery to Take Years

One More COVID-19 Related Death

Plattsburgh, December 30, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to eight. CCHD reports 192 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County.   “Our sincere condolences go out to […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

CNA Asks Fellow Staff Members to Get Vaccinated

Meadowbrook Healthcare @MeadowbrookHea1 · 22h CNA Brenda isn’t one for the spotlight. When asked to be the first of 350+ staff to receive the COVID vaccine, she was nervous….”But I felt this was much bigger than my fears.” #getvaccinated

Ring in the 2021 with Free Hot Coffee at Stewart’s Shops

New Year’s Eve may look a little different this year, but you can warm up with a free cup of hot coffee at your Stewart’s Shop! The tradition continues from 6 p.m. until close at all Stewart’s Shops locations this Thursday, December 31st. Your free cup of hot coffee can be any size, any flavor! […]

Officials caution against New Year’s Eve gatherings | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Officials caution against New Year’s Eve gatherings | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Crews respond to car in lake in Crown Point 

Source: Crews respond to car in lake

Auburn Correctional Facility inmate dies after testing positive for novel coronavirus – syracuse.com

Source: Auburn Correctional Facility inmate dies after testing positive for novel coronavirus – syracuse.com

Can work require a coronavirus vaccine? Can you be fired for refusing? – syracuse.com

Source: Can work require a coronavirus vaccine? Can you be fired for refusing? – syracuse.com

4-year-old Central New York boy dies after fighting Covid: He was a ‘little spitfire’ – syracuse.com

Source: 4-year-old Central New York boy dies after fighting Covid: He was a ‘little spitfire’ – syracuse.com