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No new COVID cases reported in St. Lawrence County Weds.; 1 case remains active

Posted 8/12/20

St. Lawrence County Public Health Department officials say there were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the county on Wednesday, Aug. 12. There is one active case with none hospitalized. Health …

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No new COVID cases reported in St. Lawrence County Weds.; 1 case remains active

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St. Lawrence County Public Health Department officials say there were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the county on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

There is one active case with none hospitalized.

Health officials said 256 cases have been released from isolation and four have died of the illness.

County hospitals had tested 31,117 people for COVID-19 as of Tuesday, the most recent date for which data was available.

Testing is done through local hospital systems by appointment only. Call the numbers below between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. if you have symptoms 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

"New York On PAUSE continues until September 4th 2020 (as written in Executive Order 202.55), requiring postponement, cancellation, or restriction of all non-essential gatherings of more than fifty (50) individuals, and gatherings occurring indoors must not exceed 50% of maximum capacity, provided the region has reached Phase 4 of the State’s reopening, and provided that social distancing, face covering, and cleaning and disinfection protocols required by the Department of Health are adhered to. Businesses or entities in industries open for Phase One, Two, Three and Four must be operated subject to the guidance promulgated by the Department of Health. If you are aware of any gatherings greater than 50 people or any businesses or entities operating in violation of the state's regional phased reopening plan call 1-833-789-0470 or go to: https://mylicense.custhelp.com/app/ask to file a complaint," Public Health said.