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.
Click HERE for Press release from Hamilton County Public Health concerning CORONAVIRUS
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
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
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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 |