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Local Dec. 28 COVID-19 Report: Lab-conformed positive +102, Recovered +47, Active 195

Editor’s Note- Excuse this format. CCHD changed its reporting format today. 
Since our 12/24 update, 102 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
If you think you have been in contact with a positive COVID-19 case or are awaiting test results, you should stay home and self-quarantine. If you aren’t feeling well, stay home and call your health care provider.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:
– Fever or chills
– Cough
– Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
– Fatigue
– Muscle or body aches
– Headache
– New loss of taste or smell
– Sore throat
– Congestion or runny nose
– Nausea or vomiting
– Diarrhea
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 385 people tested in Clinton County on 12/26. As of 12/26, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.8%
– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/26, 66 individuals hospitalized (12 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19