Local Dec. 8 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +21, Recovered -3, Active 101, Tested +370
Since our 12/7 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. *Please note that 3 individuals were incorrectly identified as recovered in our 12/7 report. These individuals were captured by our reporting system as recovered but had not been officially released from isolation.
There are currently 101 active cases of COVID-19 in our community. Cases are spread throughout our community and are not linked to one specific source. Assume everyone you interact with is potentially positive, and take precautions accordingly. Wear a face mask, keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, and stay home if you are sick. Reduce your close interactions with others as much as possible—even with your friends and family. We must work together and stay vigilant.
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 12/6, 38 individuals hospitalized (9 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/6, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.3%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 8th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.