Weekend Positive COVID-19 Total +117
Since our 2/5 update, 117 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ for more information.
Additionally, the NYSDOH has given preliminary information that, beginning 2/15, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying conditions will be eligible to register for vaccination. At this time, CCHD has not received any further information regarding the addition of this sub-group nor have we received additional vaccines to do so. As we receive guidance from NYSDOH, we will share that with you.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 533 people tested in Clinton County on 2/7. As of 2/7, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.2%.
– 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 2/7, 95 individuals hospitalized (7 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.