COVID-19 by the numbers
Essex County
5 — Confirmed cases, none new Friday
30 — People in mandatory or precautionary quarantine, 3 fewer than Thursday
61 — People who have been tested and received results, 7 more than Thursday
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Franklin County
3 — Confirmed cases, 1 new Friday
23 — People in mandatory or precautionary quarantine, 5 fewer than Thursday
66 — People who have been tested and received negative results, 10 more than Thursday
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New York state
44,635 — Confirmed cases, 7,300 new Friday
6,428 — People hospitalized, roughly 20% more than Thursday
145,753 — People who have received test results, according to the COVID Tracking Project
519 — Deaths
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Hotlines
COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
COVID-19 Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake) COVID-19 hotline: 518-897-2462
Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone) COVID-19 hotline: 518-481-2700
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Symptoms of COVID-19 may include a dry cough, fever or difficulty breathing. Those experiencing symptoms are asked to either self-assess online at covid19screening.health.ny.gov or call a local hospital’s COVID-19 hotline to speak directly with a health care professional.
Public health officials recommend everyone stay home as much as possible and wash hands frequently.