Local Dec. 7 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +28, Recovered 26, Active 77, Tested +1,309
Since our 12/4 update, 28 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 26 individuals have moved to recovered. While we are seeing some close contacts of known positive cases testing positive, many of our new cases are not clearly linked to any known cases. COVID-19 is in our community! Assume everyone you interact with is potentially positive, and take precautions accordingly. Wear a face mask, keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, and stay home if you are sick. Reduce your close interactions with others as much as possible—even with your friends and family.
If you aren’t feeling well and aren’t sure if your symptoms could be COVID-19, stay home and call your health care provider. Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:
– Fever or chills
– Cough
– Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
– Fatigue
– Muscle or body aches
– Headache
– New loss of taste or smell
– Sore throat
– Congestion or runny nose
– Nausea or vomiting
– Diarrhea
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 12/5, 39 individuals hospitalized (8 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/5, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.2%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.