As of press time on Tuesday, April 7, the Gouverneur Tribune Press received the following news release: The St Lawrence County Emergency Operation Center is open and operational from 8am to 4pm. COVID -19 supplies are being disbursed as they are received. “We are receiving shipments from New York State as they become available. All requests are being addressed with some limitations,” said SLC Emergency Services Director Matthew Denner. “There are 1,380,144 positive cases, 78,226 deaths worldwide; 374,329 positive cases with 12,064 Deaths nationwide; 138,863 positive cases in New York State; and 70 positive cases in. St Lawrence County located in Ogdensburg, Oswegatchie, Macomb, Lisbon, Canton, Potsdam, Pierrepont, Colton, Hopkinton, Lawrence, Stockholm, Norfolk, Louisville, Brasher, Hammond and Massena. St. Lawrence County Public Health Department advises us of 70 positive test results and confirmed these results for Coronavirus (COVID-19) within St. Lawrence County today (April 7, 2020) 12 noon. There are currently four hospitalizations at this time. All confirmed cases are individuals residing in St. Lawrence County. All individuals have been isolated and are being monitored by the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department.”
The Public Health Department is also contacting anyone who may have been in contact with these individuals to determine whether quarantine or testing may be required. COVID-19 symptoms include: cough, fever, trouble breathing and pneumonia. There is currently no vaccine to combat this virus, however everyone can help stop the spread by: practicing social distancing (at least 6 feet), avoid handshakes, wash hands with soap and water (at least 20 seconds) or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people who are sick, cover your cough with a tissue and dispose of the tissue. Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces.
St Lawrence County Office for the Aging is delivering meals to eligible County resident 60 years of age or older. Please contact OFA at 315-386-4730.
“We are accepting donations for Personal protective equipment,” Director Denner said. “If you would like to donate anything please call the Emergency Operations Center at 315-229-3970 between 8 am and 4 pm. St Lawrence County is strongly recommending everyone should STAY HOME. Practice at least 6 feet social distancing in public, wash your hands frequently, and clean and disinfect shared surfaces regularly. Try to not touch your face with your hands before washing them for at least 20 seconds.”
It is strongly recommended if you are traveling into the county that you should self quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
The St Lawrence County COVID-19 Call Center/EOC remains open from 8 am to 4 pm daily and is available to answer any questions or concerns surrounding COVID -19. Anyone needing information or services is asked to please call 315-229-3970 or email eoccallcenter@stlawco.org. Further information regarding COVID-19 can be found on the St Lawrence County website; www.stlawco.org/Departments/PublicHealth. For the COVID-19 County map go to https://www.stlawco.org/ Information, and questions regarding COVID-19 call NYS Hotline at: 1-888-364-3065