Local Dec.14 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +95 (Approx. 25% at Clinton Correctional), Recovered +63, Active 124, Tested 2,751+
Since our 12/11 update, 95 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 63 individuals have moved to recovered. We continue to see many close contacts of positive cases becoming positive, as well as many new cases associated with small gatherings and “informal” interactions with friends and family members. In addition, approximately 25% of new cases are inmates at Clinton Correctional Facility. CCHD continues to advocate for our community, but understand that CCHD does not oversee or regulate State Correctional Facilities. In addition, guidelines for essential workers (such as the ability to work while under quarantine), are set by NYS, not CCHD.
This holiday season has and will continue to look very different from those in the past. We continue to encourage all residents to take appropriate precautions, including wearing a facemask, watching your distance (maintaining 6 feet from others), washing your hands often, staying home when sick, avoiding crowds and gatherings, and reducing your contact with others outside of your household as much as possible.
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 12/12, 52 individuals hospitalized (13 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/12, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.8%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 14th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.