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* Hospitalizations continue to rise statewide, and daily deaths are back in the triple digits, according to data released by Cuomo today. “If we slow the spread, we can avoid any more economic shutdowns,” the governor said at a press conference held in Kingston. While the latest numbers suggest New York is doing better than […]

Since our 12/16 update, 8 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 8 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 12/15, 57 individuals hospitalized (14 […]

By John T. Ryan Here are the highlights of this morning’s Clinton County Health Department’s December 17th Media Conference that I noted. I’m sure I did not capture every important point. The conference will be posted on YouTube later in the day. There are 132 active COVID Cases in the county. There has been a […]

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((Please Share)) Here is the Plan from our Peru Fire Department for the Lighted Trucks parade for the 18th, 21st, and 23rd leaving the station at 6 pm Can’t thank you all enough for everything you all do year-round. December 18, River Road to Barney downs onto Calkins to Reservoir rd back to Barney Downs […]

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By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board conducted its December 14, 2020 meeting online via Zoom. The Department Heads participated via Zoom. The Peru Gazette was not permitted to video the meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald explained, “Most Town Boards are going Zoom only or meeting with Boards only and no one from […]

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If you’re driving on Route 3 be sure to check out the beautiful new Huttig Nisson building at 822 Route 3, Plattsburgh, just across from the Stewart’s Shop and not far from Wilson’s Appliance. The COVID pandemic delayed construction but Huttig’s plans to move to Route 3 from their Route 9 location in early 2021, […]

Our next virtual media conference is scheduled for Thursday, 12/17 at 11:00 a.m. on our Facebook page ( Clinton County Health Department ). After the event is complete a recording will be available on YouTube. Send your questions in advance to health@clintoncountygov.com. Since our 12/15 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported […]

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A Facebook live event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Updates will be provided on the status of the COVID-19 virus’s impact on Clinton County.   Keeping in mind the health and safety of all community members, this will be a closed event. Questions can be submitted in advance to […]

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