Clinton County Jan. 19 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +180, Deaths +5, 7-day Average Positive 7.9%
Since our 1/15 update, 180 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of five COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to eighteen.
Though more of our residents are receiving the vaccine, we still need to continue to practice prevention methods. Wear a mask that goes over your nose AND mouth. Keep at least 6ft between yourself and others. Avoid crowds and gatherings. Wash your hands often or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Stay home when you are sick. Reduce contact and the length of time you spend with those who do not live in your household.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 538 people tested in Clinton County on 1/17. As of 1/17, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.9%.
– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/
– 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 1/17, 118 individuals hospitalized (20 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: January 19th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.