Clinton County Reports 29 Additional Lab-Positive Covid Cases
Since our 9/2 update, 29 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask up for 14 days after the event to protect those around them. If they hear of any positive (or rumored positive) cases that attended the same event they should seek testing, regardless of symptoms or vaccination status.
Note: Our next case update will be Tuesday, September 7.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– CDC COVID Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 97,478 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 8/22. As of 8/22, 64% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 60% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 73% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 328 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/1. As of 9/1, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.4%.
– 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
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/1, 37 individuals hospitalized (12 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: September 3rd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.