COVID-19 Information
ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADVISORIES
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts
Who's first? How is distribution happening? What can we do to continue to protect ourselves?
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*Attention*
Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County.
In order to reduce the spread of infection:
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Reduce Gathering Sizes .
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Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State.
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Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering.
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Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
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Clean and disinfect surfaces.
STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK!
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What you need to know from the NYS DOH Covid Information website HERE
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New York State COVID-19 Tracker cumulative positive cases by county HERE
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If You Test More, You Get More Positives, Right? Actually, no.
Testing had increased and the number of SARS-CoV-2 positives had continued to fall. Until, we saw an increase starting in Week 25 (of 2020), which contined for four weeks. As of Week 30, the number of new infections has slowly trended down. As of Week 39, we are still showing number of new infections above that in Week 24, and the highest spike to date. When we see a spike in number of positive test results, we need to check our social distancing practices (six feet physical distancing or mask use when you can't). It is simple and effective. Click HERE for more information on the spread and the containment of the novel coronavirus. .
Past Announcements and Advisories:
Avoid Accidental Poisonings: Five COVID-19 Safety and Cleaning Tips
FAQs
What is COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2, is a novel coronavirus. A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus was... MORE
How can I protect myself and prevent spreading the virus?
If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it, follow these steps to protect yourself ...MORE
Should I wear a mask?
Effective at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain, or when not maintaining, social distance. For guidance on how to wear and/or make a mask CLICK HERE.
What is "social distancing"?
Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing....MORE
Is our local hospital, Adirondack Health, testing for COVID-19?
Adirondack Health expands regional COVID-19 testing, implements standing orders at all test sites – Following the receipt of 2,000 additional COVID-19 test kits from Trudeau Institute, Adirondack Health has devised a plan to significantly expand testing throughout the region. ...MORE
What if I came into contact with a COVID-19 positive person or someone under investigation?
If you were in close contact with someone with COVID-19 while they were ill but you are not sick:
- Report it to your physician (Call. Do not go to the office, Urgent Care or Emergency Department).
- You should monitor your health for fever, cough, and shortness of breath during the 14 days after the last day you were.....MORE
What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Someone in self-quarantine stays...MORE
More FAQs from NYS Department of Health HERE
The Latest COVID-19 Symptoms, Questions and Answers From Infectious Disease Expert Tim Lahey, MD HERE
LOCAL BUSINESSES
What are local essential businesses doing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?
To help prevent spread of COVID-19, procedures and supplies should be in place to encourage proper hand and respiratory hygiene...MORE
How are businesses using personal protective equipment (ppe) in the work place?
Responsible Parties (owners/operators of businesses) must require that employees use masks or cloth face coverings when interacting with customers. Responsible Parties shall not permit..MORE
Where can I find NYS and OSHA guidance on reopening my business?
The North Country Chamber of Commerce has maintained a comprehensive list of resources to navigate...MORE
Franklin County Signage for Business Owners HERE
COVID-19 Information
Contact
For questions regarding COVID-19 and the Village's response please contact the Public Health Officer, Ray Scollin at PublicHealth@saranaclakeny.gov
For a list of county, regional, and NYS emergency COVID-19 contacts, click here.
News & Updates
To get the most recent updates follow the Village of Saranac Lake on social media:
Franklin County Map of Cases by Town
NYS ON PAUSE: all of the news and updates about COVID-19 from NYS
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Find all of the business resources, county and state resources, and more COVID-19 information in 'Documents and Forms.'
Small Business Resources: