The Peru Gazette

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “With a new variant circulating in New York, the best way to stay safe this holiday season is by getting vaccinated and boosted,” Governor Hochul said. “With holiday gatherings just weeks away, you can protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated […]

“$539 million to help eligible homeowners avert mortgage delinquency, default, foreclosure, and displacement.” Source: First-in-the-nation N.Y. homeowner assistance fund announced | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Dec. 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury’s approval to launch its […]

Since our 12/3 update, 147 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. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – COVID-19 hit the Peru town government hard over several days. Nine town employees, including one town council member, tested COVID positive; nevertheless, Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald says the town has been able to provide essential services. Most Peru residents heard or saw town snowplows operating during this past weekend. […]

Source: NY lets schools ‘test-to-stay’ so more kids exposed to Covid can remain in classrooms – syracuse.com

Source: N.Y. announces ‘Ski For Free’ incentive for youth vaccines | Sun Community News ALBANY | New York has announced a new incentive for booster shots and youth vaccines-a ‘Ski for Free’ sweepstakes for pass packages to area mountains, including Whiteface and G

Since our 12/2 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 6, 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: Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

Source: How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

Source: For many North Country families, child care during the pandemic is worse than ever | NCPR News

Since our 12/1 update, 64 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. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna […]

Source: Burlington City Council re-instates mask mandate

Since our 11/30 update, 41 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. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the providers and staff of the UVM Health Network have worked together and adapted quickly as new challenges have arisen, so we can meet the most critical needs of our patients and keep your communities as safe as possible. I want to let you know that, this week, we are taking […]

Source: New antiviral drugs are coming for COVID. Here’s what you need to know | NCPR News

Source: Hospitals Treating Record Number of COVID Patients | Off Message

Since our 11/29 update, 49 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 forty-nine. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list […]

Plattsburgh, November 30, 2021. Over the next few months, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will travel to area schools to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics to area students ages 5-11.  “We have been working with our local districts since we learned of the approval for this age group,” stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Essential nonresident workers who drive into the US have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 22, the White House was expected to announce. Truck drivers, emergency responders and government officials will be held to the same rules as those traveling across the border from Canada or Mexico for […]

Source: The Glens Falls ICU is full of unvaccinated patients. Still, some deny COVID exists | NCPR News

Source: Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: NYC residents directed to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccine status, as Omicron confirmed in Canada – syracuse.com

Source: New report shows tobacco companies targeting certain groups in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Since our 11/26 update, 97 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. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna […]