+51 Additional Covid positives, plus potential Covid exposure at Oct. 1 reception at Gigi’s in Keeseville
Since our 10/7 update, 51 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Potential COVID-19 Exposure: Residents who attended a reception at Gigi’s in Keeseville, NY on Friday, October 1, 2021 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 to, fever, cough, chills, congestion and loss of sense of taste and smell. If experiencing these or other symptoms of illness, seek immediate testing by contacting your medical provider or an urgent care center.
Note: Our next case update will be posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
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 103,475 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 10/3. As of 10/3, 66% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 63% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 76% 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 710 people were tested in Clinton County on 10/6. As of 10/6, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.9%.
– 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
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 10/6, 87 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: October 8th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.