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Clinton County Jan 15 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +94. Testing Site Accepting Appointments

Since our 1/14 update, 94 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
The NYSDOH drive-through testing site is accepting appointments for next week. The site will be located at 213 Connecticut Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Residents can register for an appointment by visiting https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ and clicking on “Am I Eligible?” Residents can also call 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829) for assistance with registration. Please note, many residents are attempting to make appointments at the same time and both systems may be overloaded. It may take several attempts before getting through; please be patient.
Note: Our next case update will be provided on Tuesday, January 19.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 671 people tested in Clinton County on 1/13. As of 1/13, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.4%.
– 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 1/13, 110 individuals hospitalized (18 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19