Local Dec. 18 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +15, Recovered +14, Active 133, Tested +943
Stay safe this weekend. What we have seen locally is very similar to what is being seen across the state—spread of COVID-19 is largely occurring between friends and family members. For the most part, residents are taking appropriate precautions when they are out in public, such as wearing masks and physically distancing, but then they’re getting together with friends and family members who don’t live in their home, and not taking precautions during these interactions. Keep in mind that you can begin to spread COVID to others in the 48 hours before you start to show symptoms, and some people spread COVID to others without ever showing symptoms themselves. If your holiday plans involve individuals who do not live in your household, we urge you to reconsider your plans. Your individual actions matter.COVID-19 is in our community. Do your part to slow the spread:
– Wear a mask that goes over your nose AND mouth.
– Watch your distance (keep 6 feet between yourself and others).
– Avoid crowds and gatherings.
– Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
– Stay home if you are sick.
– Reduce contact with people that don’t live in your household as much as possible.
If you missed yesterday’s COVID-19 updates, a recording is available at youtu.be/93fWHMQhd-k.
Since our 12/17 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 14 individuals have moved to recovered.
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 12/16, 59 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/16, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.1%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Note: Our next COVID-19 case update will be provided on Monday, December 21.
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News.