Columbia County recently issued the following announcement.
“A big thank you to those who have donated PPE and funds to Columbia County since the beginning of the pandemic,” said Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell on the day before Thanksgiving.
“For instance, we’ve had mask donations ranging from six on into the thousands. Every single item is important in the fight against the coronavirus. Further, more than $40,000 has been donated to the county’s dedicated effort to increase testing, and, now, as we begin preparations for the rollout of a vaccine,” Chairman Murell added.
“I hope all county residents are able to find a way to enjoy this Thanksgiving, while at the same time we all hope that next year we’ll be able to gather in the way we’re accustomed to celebrating the day,” he said.
DOH SCHEDULES NEW LEBANON MOBILE CLINICS
County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb said Wednesday that the DOH has scheduled a COVID-19 mobile testing clinic for Tuesday, December 8, in New Lebanon. The clinic will be conducted in Shatford Park, located adjacent to the New Lebanon Town Hall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Preregistration is required on the DOH website (https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com) or its Facebook page. A form of identification will be necessary. This clinic is open only to Columbia County residents.
In addition, a testing clinic will be held at John L. Edwards School in Hudson on Tuesday, December 1, from 9-11 a.m. The clinic is limited to 100 tests. Pre-registration is not required. A form of photo identification will be necessary, and masks are required for entry.
WEDNESDAY’S COVID-19 NUMBERS
On Wednesday, DOH Director Jack Mabb reported seven new cases of COVID-19. There are currently 66 active cases in Columbia County, with 450 in mandatory quarantine. Sixteen are hospitalized. Two are in the ICU.
Please note that the numbers distributed in Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell’s coronavirus press releases are morning results provided to the county Department of Health via the state reporting system. Updated numbers are issued again by the state in the afternoon, ordinarily past the time this press release is distributed. Consequently, there may be discrepancies in the numbers that appear here versus the final daily numbers shown on the DOH website and elsewhere.
CORONAVIRUS TESTING SITES (as of 11-20-2020)
New York Testing Site, University at Albany- By appointment only at 888-364-3065 or www.covid19screening.health.ny.gov; WellNow Urgent Care, 446 Fairview Avenue, Hudson. 518-267-3496. May be out-of-pocket costs; Columbia County Department of Health, 518-828-3358. Check www.columbiacountynyhealth.com for scheduled walk-up and drive-thru clinics; Greene County Department of Health, 518-719-3600, by appointment only on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.
Also, Community Care Physicians, Latham. 518-863-3600. 12-7 p.m.; Priority 1 Urgent Care, Guilderland, 518- 867-8040; Whitney Young, Albany, 518-465-4771; Rite Aid, Colonie, 518-267-3496; CareMount Medical Urgent Care, Rhinebeck, 844-484-6564; Rapid Testing, Albany. 518-240-1456, insurance is billed.
EmUrgentCare locations offer COVID-19 tests for patients without symptoms at the following locations: 98 Wolf Rd., Albany; 11835 US-9W, West Coxsackie; 2976 US-9W, Saugerties; 5 New Karner Rd., Guilderland. The telephone number for all locations is 518-264-9000. Check for out-of-pocket costs.
Price Chopper test locations with testing hours from 7-9 a.m. on Tuesdays: Chatham, Clifton Park, Latham, Troy, Wilton. Ft. Edward, Tuesday, 7-10 a.m.; Johnstown, Tuesday, 7-11 a.m.; and Schenectady, Wednesday, 12-2 p.m.
COUNTY DOH FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE
The flu vaccine will be offered by appointment only at the regularly scheduled immunization clinic every Tuesday from 1-3:30 p.m. at Columbia County Department of Health at 325 Columbia Street, Hudson. An evening immunization clinic is also available on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. All clinics are by appointment only.
The flu vaccine is the best protection we have from the flu and its complication, and has become even more critical in the time of COVID-19. Talk to your doctor before getting the flu shot if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or a previous flu shot, or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
The DOH accepts the following insurance plans: Blue Shield of North East New York, CDPHP, Fidelis, Medicare Part B, MVP, Medicaid, and United Health Care. Other senior plans may be billed, including some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for a lower fee or no fee for the flu vaccine. All others are expected to pay a fee of $42 for the flu vaccine, with the exact cash amount or checks accepted. Debit or credit cards are not accepted.
DONATION INFORMATION
Masks: Those wishing to donate cloth masks to the county stockpile may contact the county Emergency Management office at 518-828-1212 or cceoc@columbiacountysheriff.us. Or Supervisor Rob Lagonia at rlagonia@austerlitzny.com
Monetary: Monetary donations intended for the purchase of coronavirus testing kits and much-needed equipment for emergency responders, medical personnel, and others on the front lines of the coronavirus fight are advised to send a check in care of Columbia County, with coronavirus noted in the memo field. The check can be sent to the Columbia County Controller’s Office, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534. All money received is being placed in a dedicated account.
PPE: Those wishing to make donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks, face shields, and gowns, are advised to contact the Emergency Management Office at 518-828-1212. If no one answers, leave a message and someone will return the call.
Food: Donations should be directed to the county Office for the Aging (518-828-4258) and local food pantries.
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