Franklin County Public Health

Almost everyone in the United States now lives within 5 miles of a COVID-19 vaccination site, and everyone ages 16 and up is eligible for a vaccine. Now that it's easier than ever to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Sleeve up so we can all get back to seeing our loved ones and start to do some things that we stopped doing because of the pandemic. Find a vaccine provider near you: https://bit.ly/3gqwYIO.

Malone, May 7th, Friday, Second Dose Clinic at St. Andre's Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park (formerly Holy Family) from 9-2. First Dose Walk-Ins Welcome from 10-12:30. There is no registration link for this clinic. Moderna. 18 and older. Vaccination clinic information is also posted on our website: https://www.franklincountyny.gov/.../covid-19.../index.php

Franklin County Residents! If you have NOT gotten the vaccine yet, we want to hear from you! Please complete this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6CQFV7

Open COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Malone Friday from 10am-12:30pm Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park (formerly Holy Family School) in Malone on Friday, May 7th from 10am-12:30pm for those who are 18 or older and live, work, or study in New York. Moderna vaccine will be administered. No appointment necessary. These agencies in Franklin County are eager to help if transportation is needed - ... Community Connections- 518 521-3507 Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living- 518 891- 5295 Office for the Aging- 518 481-1526 Public Health- 518 481-1710 COVID-19 Call Center- 518 481-1111 Please help us by passing these phone numbers on to anyone you know who might need assistance. *After COVID vaccination, be sure to tell your health care provider that you've been vaccinated so they can update your records.* See more

COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool to stop this pandemic. Everyone in the United States age 16 and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Millions of people have been safely vaccinated and are starting to return to activities they missed like visiting friends and family! What are you looking forward to doing once you’re fully vaccinated?... More: https://bit.ly/3btJaFU

News from Franklin County Public Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Public January 22, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine is in Limited Supply...Continue reading

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering.... Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or ride share - keep face covering on in car or bus. STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK! COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/21/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 37 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 266 Positivity Rate (01/19): 6.51%* 7-day Average (01/19): 6.71%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 16 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 801 Active Cases By Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional: 57 Franklin Correctional: 48 Upstate Correctional: 3 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 1374 Confirmed Positive: 1245 Probable: 129 Deaths: 8 Recovered: 1100 * Positivity and testing statistics generated from NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker (https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov) As Of 1/04/2020, only active positive cases for correctional facilities reported directly to the Franklin County Department of Public Health are included in the active case counts and isolation numbers. Breakdowns of verified active cases for each correctional facility are provided for reference. See more

Recently had a baby? Take steps to protect your little one from COVID-19: Do not put a face shield or mask on your baby. Limit visitors. Keep 6 feet between your baby and people who might be sick or people who do not live with you. Know the possible signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for babies.... Learn more about the steps you can take: https://bit.ly/3oCZcRZ. See more

News from Franklin County Public Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Individuals 65 and Older January 20, 2021 Seniors 65+ are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in New York State. Please be aware vaccine is limited in New York State. Vaccination is expected to take many weeks, well into the spring or early summer. Make it part of your daily routine to check the sites to see if appointments are available. ... At this time, there are 6 locations at which those 65 and older may obtain the COVID-19 vaccine: Kinney Drugs (4 locations in Franklin County) New York State Vaccination site at Plattsburgh Airport New York State Vaccination site at SUNY Potsdam Maxcy Hall Gymnasium To register for vaccination at Kinney Drugs, please go to their website at https://www.kinneydrugs.com and follow the instructions. Vaccination is by appointment only. If no appointments are available, you may register to receive an email or text alert when appointments become available. To register for either Plattsburgh Airport or SUNY Potsdam, please go to https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ . Initial feedback from attendees is that the NYS sites are timely and well-run. Plattsburgh is a drive-thru and Potsdam is a walk-thru site. Both sites are administering the Pfizer vaccine. Their plan to administer 1000 doses per day has been reduced to 500 doses per day, due to vaccine availability. In three weeks (when individuals are due for their second dose), they will administer 1000 doses per day-500 first doses and 500 second doses. Vaccination is by appointment only. If you do not have a computer or internet access to register or if you are having difficulty registering online and need help, please ask friends or family for assistance. If no assistance is available, please contact the following: New York State’s COVID Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-697-4829 or Franklin County Office for the Aging at 518-481-1526

News from Franklin County Public Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Public of Potential COVID-19 Exposure January 20, 2021... Residents who rode the North Country Express, Plattsburgh to Potsdam bus route on January 11th, 12th, 13th, or 14th may have been exposed to COVID-19. This bus makes stops in Franklin County in the villages of Chateaugay, Malone, and Brushton. Please self-monitor for COVID symptoms. If symptoms develop, please self-isolate immediately and call your health care provider to arrange for COVID testing. Symptoms of COVID can include any of the following: fever, cough, trouble breathing, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.