Local Dec. 1 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +19, Recovered 0, Active +19, Tested +282
COVID-19 is in our community*
Since our 11/30 update, 19 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Where are people becoming infected with COVID-19 in Clinton County? Cases are not linked to one particular event or location but spread throughout the community. Some new cases were previously identified as close contacts of known positive cases; others are associated with recent small gatherings.
Follow these steps to protect yourself and your family:
– Wear a face mask.
– Keep a physical distance (6 feet) from others.
– Wash your hands often.
– Avoid crowds and gatherings.
– Stay home when you’re sick.
– Get your flu shot.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 11/29, 28 individuals hospitalized (4 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 11/29, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.3%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 1st, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.