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Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College

NEW YORK STATE’S COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM This dashboard reports the number of 1st and 2nd dose vaccinations distributed and administered across the state of New York. The dashboard is updated daily with data as of approximately 11 am the same day. Vaccination program numbers are for doses distributed and delivered to New York for the state’s vaccination program, and do not include those reserved for […]

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Since our 2/11 update, 43 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be provided Tuesday, February 16. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,250 people tested in Clinton County on 2/10. As of 2/10, 7-day average % positive […]

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February 11, 2021. Across the state, from hospitalizations to infection rate, our numbers are continuing to decline—a sign of hope to all and proof that the work New Yorkers have done to mitigate the spread of this virus is working. Our statewide positivity rate dropped to 3.54 percent—the lowest rate since November 25th. This shows […]

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of Covid-19 infection. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver […]

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JANUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS

Since our 2/10 update, 60 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Join us at 11:00 am for a Facebook live media event. Speakers will include; John Kanoza, P.E., P.G., Clinton County Director of Public Health; Mark C. Davey, Ed.D., District Superintendent/ Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Valley Educational Services; Wouter Rietsema, MD, Vice President […]

By John T. Ryan (Please Share)  The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted American businesses in many ways, few more so than dine-in restaurants. Peru is fortunate to have four locally-owned dine-in restaurants – Green Acres Restaurant, Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery, The Mariner Bar and Grill, and Pasquales Restaurant and Bar. They have not escaped the pandemic’s […]

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February 10, 2021. Today we are announcing a partnership with the federal government to open two mass vaccination sites in socially vulnerable communities. The two sites will be established at York College in Queens and Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. These two sites will vaccinate approximately 3,000 New Yorkers a day over an eight-week period. […]

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