If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, GET IT. To see if you are currently eligible to receive the vaccine, and if so to make an appointment, go to https://tinyurl.com/VAX-Eligible or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).

In the meantime, stay vigilant: Wear your masks, socially distance from others, and wash your hands frequently. 

We have had 208 deaths in the North Country from COVID-19, up 41 in the past 15 days. The good news is that in the last week, our North Country region seven-day average has gone down, from 5.51% positive to 4.79% positive. This is still higher than the overall state level of 4.38% positive. The bad news is that the Hamilton and Lewis County positive rates are still high, now at 9.2% and 8% respectively. The Hamilton County rate of 113 per 100,000 population is the 27th highest county in the U.S.! Our health is in our hands. Our businesses and people have been more careful, protecting us from COVID. Let’s continue protecting one another.

Get tested periodically, to help protect our community. Infected people without symptoms are the major spreaders. Early detection reduces the spread. For an appointment, call Adirondack Health at 518-897-2462

(Graphic by Rich Shapiro)

Each of us can help keep ourselves and others safe: Diligently wear masks, and always practice proper social distancing. The North Country region hospitalizations are going down, averaging 93 people hospitalized and eight in intensive care units due to COVID-19 during the past week. Regionally, we have 42% of our ICU beds available. 

One out of every 20 people tested in the region was positive. Whether walking downtown or shopping at the grocery store, you will likely encounter someone who is positive but does not yet know it. 

Wear your masks, socially distance from others, and wash your hands frequently.

Stay healthy.

(Graphic by Rich Shapiro)

(Graphic by Rich Shapiro)

(Graphic by Rich Shapiro)

(Graphic by Rich Shapiro)