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Since our 12/17 update, 158 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. […]

Source: Moderna booster shot increases antibody levels against Omicron, company says – CNN

Source: First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Vermont – VTDigger

Source: Catskill man who burst into flames from police Taser dies at Syracuse hospital – syracuse.com

Source: New Covid cases in NY hit record high for 2nd straight day; ‘SNL’ goes on without audience – syracuse.com

Source: Pop-up vax clinic for all coming to Oval YMCA Saturday | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh YMCA has teamed up with local pediatricians and New York State to offer a youth pop-up vaccination site at the Y on the Oval location Saturday, Dec. 1

          “Once again the Canadian government is implementing a testing requirement which will impede the North Country’s recovery. I join North Country leaders and business leaders in opposing this short-sighted and counterproductive policy change. These restrictions do not just impact the local economy, they also make it extremely difficult for folks to visit their loved […]

Since our 12/16 update, 62 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 20, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics […]

Source: Illegal evictions in NY: Police fail a tenant who returns home to find everything gone – syracuse.com

Since our 12/15 update, 69 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has added appointment times for today’s COVID-19 Vaccination clinic. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to select an appointment time for your does 1, dose 2, dose 3, or booster of Pfizer or Moderna. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full […]

New York State Dept. of Health  “Walk-In” Clinic – Saturday, Dec. 18th, 11 am – 3 pm: ages 5-11, and 12+ initial series, all vax brands available – YMCA 52 US Oval Plattsburgh   Many local pharmacies are offering appointments THIS WEEK! Check with your pediatric office to learn more about their plan for the […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce “While the Canadian Government has been actively considering possible new restrictions on international travel,” notes Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, “we are pleased that for the time being at least, they have decided to advise Canadians not to travel internationally but are not […]

Source: Border Concerns: Douglas slams upcoming vaccine requirement for essential travelers | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nursing away from home: Vermont’s shortage a boon for travelers – VTDigger

Source: Vaccine mandates for essential border travelers met with local opposition | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | With plans underway by both the U.S. and Canadian governments to enforce vaccine requirements for essential cross-border travelers in January,

Source: Canada opts not to reimpose non-essential travel restrictions | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Canadian officials considered reinstating travel restrictions, officials have decided not to change current requirements but are advising Canadians not to t

Plattsburgh, December 15, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will be able to expand the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021 with additional staffing provided by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).  “CCHD has been communicating with the state to secure additional vaccinators, clerical, and other staff members to […]

Source: Canadians told to avoid nonessential international travel as omicron spreads

Source: These Sackets Harbor teenagers became frontline emergency responders during the pandemic | NCPR News

Since our 12/14 update, 26 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to fifty-five. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/15/2021) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH)’s Adirondack Regional Blood Center is asking all eligible blood donors to give as the region faces a shortage of blood and blood products. Blood Bank Manager Christina Beck said the holidays are a traditionally slow time for […]

Source: 800,000 Americans have died of COVID. Now the U.S. braces for an omicron-fueled spike | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Stimulus update: Final Child Tax Credit payments this week, but more money on the way – syracuse.com

Source: More than a dozen NY counties refusing to enforce state mask mandate – syracuse.com

Source: Cornell cancels activities, moves final exams online as Covid spreads rapidly on campus – syracuse.com