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CORONAVIRUS COVID-19


Hamilton County Public Health would like to provide you with come general resources to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Please remember that if you are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath you should contact your primary care provider. If you are sick, stay home. Practice good hand washing and avoid social gatherings as it increases the risk of exposure for you and your family. If you have questions regarding COVID-19 call the NYSDOH hotline at 1-888-364-3065, or your local health department at 518-548-6141.
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Click HERE for Press release from Hamilton County Public Health concerning CORONAVIRUS

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Helpful Resources:

CDC: https://ww.cdc.gov/Coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

New York State Department of Health: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

Novel Coronavirus Hotline: Call 1-888-364-6065 for more information

Local Resource: Hamilton County Public Health: 518-648-6497

Stay home

NOTICE:

Access to any and all public buildings and offices owned and operated by Hamilton County shall be by appointment only. Those individuals arriving at any of the buildings and offices, other than those arriving to file Designated Petitions with Board of Elections or the Department of Social Services which is exempt from this restriction, will be turned away unless they have an appointment.

Information from the CDC
Information from New York State
Download and Print Document click HERE
For the most up to date statistics click HERE

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Resources for Home: Plan, prepare, and respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019

Clean and Disinfect
Get your Household Ready
Everyday preventative actions
 
For Higher Risk and Special Populations:
People at Risk
Pregnant Women and Children
Pregnancy -FAQ
Breast Feeding
Children - FAQ
 
For the Workplace:
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfecting Recommendations
 
For Schools:
Childcare programs and K-12 Schools
FAQs For K-12 Schools and Childcare Program Administrators
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
Checklist for Teachers, Parents and Administrators
 
For First Responders:
EMS & PSAPs
Law Enforcement
Evaluating and Reporting Persons
 
For Community & Faith Based Leaders:
Interim Guidance
Cleaning and Disinfection
Checklist
 
For Large Community Events and Mass Gatherings:
Readiness
Cleaning and Disinfection
Recommended Precautions