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Plattsburgh, January 19, 2021. Residents who were present at the American Legion 912 in Rouses Point on January 14th may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Clinton County Health Department recommends that residents self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 over the 14-day period from the date of the potential exposure. Symptoms include, but are not limited […]

Source: *Special Edition* Inauguration Day: January 20, 2021

Source: Local lawmakers critical of Cuomo’s State of State | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his annual state of the state speech over four days, outlining his administrations agenda for the new year.

Source: Gov. Phil Scott Is Quarantining After Contact Tests Positive For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

January 19, 2021. While we continue our call for increased supply of the vaccine, we will take all steps to quickly administer the vaccine we do have as efficiently as possible to eligible New Yorkers. New Yorkers can track the State’s vaccination progress through the COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker. The dashboard provides updates on the distribution […]

Applications for Cooperative Program Due March 25 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that applications are now available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program, which allows people to participate in raising and releasing pheasants to enhance the state’s fall hunting opportunities. The program is provided through DEC’s […]

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 […]

Source: Does Wearing 2 Face Masks Boost COVID-19 Protection? Doctors Explain

Source: A nurse for 50 years refused to retire when the pandemic began. She later died from COVID-19

Source: Cuomo: Why second wave of coronavirus could be far worse than the holiday surge – syracuse.com

Just down the hill, a developer is looking to reopen a pair of mines that closed in the 1970s to create a new hydroelectricity project The $300 million project, in effect a giant water battery, would use massive subterranean passages to create electricity by pumping water up and down. Known as the Mineville Energy Storage […]

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Source: Vaccination site underway at Plattsburgh Airport

Source: Eight more county residents die of COVID; record caseload reported | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The eight days ending Jan. 18 yielded grim news, as eight Warren County residents afflicted with COVID-19 died and a record COVID caseload was reached mid-

January 18, 2021. Today we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. New York will relentlessly continue his battle for justice. We publish today to share important updates. As of this morning, New York State has now administered over one million total doses: 903,131 first doses and 103,747 second doses. The pace of vaccination is […]

Source: VP Pence thanks troops – and Rep. Stefanik – at Fort Drum | NCPR News

Source: Warning of second wave, Cuomo appeals directly to Pfizer for COVID vaccine doses | NCPR News

Potential COVID-19 Exposure   Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. Residents who visited the Country Corner Diner in West Chazy between 10:00 and 11:00 am on January 10th may have been exposed to COVID-19. If you were present and seated in the front bar area, the Clinton County Health Department recommends that you self-monitor for symptoms of […]

Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) will begin vaccinating residents today. The drive-through facility, located on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, is open to all Phase 1a and 1b eligible candidates. “We are grateful to have a state vaccination site here in the North Country,” expressed Legislative Chairman […]

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Source: In Minnesota, a G.O.P. Lawmaker’s Death Brings Home the Reality of Covid – The New York Times

Cheezy Macaroni & Cheese Garden Salad Bread Dessert Take-Out Only, Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

St. Vincent de Paul thrift store will be reopening this week with new guidelines: Limit 5 adults in the store at one time with 30 minute suggested shopping time. Masks and social distancing required. Purchase a bag and fill it yourself.