St. Lawrence County Public Health Department officials say they learned of one new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, June 3, bringing the total number of infections in the county to 207.

So far 187 people have recovered, the department said.

St. Lawrence County hospitals have tested 10,059 people as of Tuesday, June 2, the most recent date for which data was available, officials said.

One person is hospitalized with the illness and there have been two deaths, the department said.

Testing is being done through both St. Lawrence Health Systems and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. Testing is by appointment only.

Call the hotline numbers below between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. if you have symptoms, you are an essential worker or feel you should be tested:

• St. Lawrence Health System, 315-261-6240

• Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, 315-713-6655

• Clifton-Fine Hospital, 315-848-8049

• St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, 315-229-3448.

New York On PAUSE continues through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 (as written in Executive Order 202.35), requiring postponement, cancellation, or restriction of all non-essential gatherings of more than ten individuals.

Businesses or entities in industries open for Phase One and Two must be operated subject to the guidance promulgated by the Department of Health.

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