St. Lawrence County Public Health reports 113 new COVID cases as of Tuesday, Dec. 14.

COVID by the numbers in St. Lawrence County:

Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 16,327

Active cases: 779

Released from isolation: 15,398

Hospitalizations: 34

Deaths: 150

Total number of tests performed to date: 475,138

% of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 57.4%

% of St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 8.35%

If you are positive for COVID-19, you will receive a text message from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) informing you of your positive test result. It will also contain a link that we encourage you to use to list your close contacts. Using this system will allow Public Health to inform your close contacts of exposure more quickly.

CDC is strengthening its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after initial J&J vaccine. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.

Due to the high numbers of COVID cases occurring from seasonal and other celebratory gatherings in St. Lawrence County, St. Lawrence County Public Health encourages you to get tested before and after gatherings.

In accordance with CDC guidance, the St. Lawrence County Public Health is recommending the following on protect yourself and others from COVID-19:

· Get vaccinated as soon as you can.

· Vaccines are critical to enjoying a safe and healthy holiday season with family and friends.

· Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot.

· When we get vaccinations and boosters, we continue to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

· Wear a mask

· Everyone 2 years or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public places.

· If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection and prevent possibly spreading COVID-19 to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

· Stay 6 feet away from others

· Inside your home

· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

· If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.

· Outside your home

· Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.

· Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people, especially if you are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Celebrate the Holidays Safely

· All New Yorkers 5 and older should get fully vaccinated.

· All New Yorkers should get their booster dose.

· 18 and older who are two months past the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

· 18 and older who are 6 months past the Moderna series .

· 16 and older who are 6 months past the Pfizer-BioNTech series.

· All New Yorkers 6 months and older should also get their flu shot.

· New Yorkers should get tested after traveling and before seeing family.

· All travelers, domestic and international, should continue to follow all CDC travel requirements.

· New Yorkers who don't feel well should stay home.

· Wear masks in public indoor spaces

· Wash hands regularly.

For more information visit: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home

COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is currently holding COVID-19 Vaccination clinics To make an appointment, please call (315) 229-3452 or click the links below.

Monday, December 20, 2021

2:30PM-6:00PM

Pfizer 1st Dose(12 -17 year olds ONLY)

Public Health

80 New York 310

Canton, NY 13617

click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D1903DE0ED4B02AAE0530A6C7C15335D

Monday, December 27, 2021

2:30PM-6:00PM

Pfizer 1st Dose(12 -17 year olds ONLY)

Public Health

80 New York 310

Canton, NY 13617

click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D1903DE0ED5202AAE0530A6C7C15335D

SECOND DOSE PFIZER CLINICS.

Monday, December 20

8:30AM - 2:30PM

Pfizer 2nd Dose

Public Health

80 SH310

Canton, NY 13617

Click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D1EFC13136D302A8E0530A6C7C15E7E5

Monday, December 27

8:30AM - 2:30PM

Pfizer 2nd Dose

Public Health

80 SH 310

Canton, NY 13617

Click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D1903DE0ED4202AAE0530A6C7C15335D

Friday, December 17

8:30AM - 2:30PM

Johnson & Johnson (Single Dose)

Public Health

80 SH310

Canton, NY 13617

Click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D28170DFAB4801D0E0530A6C7C15B401

Booster Clinics Anyone 18+ is now eligible for the Booster vaccine

Registration is required. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Friday, December 17

8:30AM - 2:30PM

Moderna Booster

Public Health

80 SH 310

Canton, NY 13617

Click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D28170DFAB4601D0E0530A6C7C15B401

Friday, December 17

8:30AM - 2:30PM

Johnson & Johnson Booster

Public Health

80 SH 310

Click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D28170DFAB4A01D0E0530A6C7C15B401

Monday, December 20

8:30AM-2:30PM

Pfizer Booster

Public Health

80 SH 310

Canton, NY 13617

click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D1903DE0ED4F02AAE0530A6C7C15335D

Monday, December 27

8:30AM-2:30PM

Pfizer Booster

Public Health

80 SH 310

Canton, NY 13617

click here to register

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D1903DE0ED5402AAE0530A6C7C15335D

If you or someone you know is homebound and is interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, please call our department at 315-386-2325

COVID-19 vaccines - including booster doses and pediatric doses for 5-11 year-olds - are free and widely available statewide through pediatricians, doctors, healthcare providers, pharmacies, local health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics and other locations across New York State.

Visit vaccines.gov or text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.

Testing is being done by the below places. Some urgent cares and provider offices are doing performing testing. Testing is by appointment only. Please call the hotline numbers below between 8a-4p 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