CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES RESTRICTIONS AMID SURGE On Wednesday, Governor Cuomo issued new COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and residential gatherings in New York State. Meanwhile, in Columbia County, “COVID-19 positive cases in the County continue to mount at a steady rate,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Murell. On Thursday morning, County Health … {Read more...}

Monday, November 9, 2020 From the Columbia County Board of Supervisors CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATED As cases of COVID-19 steadily continue to rise in Columbia County, the county Emergency Operations Center has been activated, said Emergency Management Director David Harrison, Jr., on Monday. At this point, the EOC will be open and monitored … {Read more...}

Friday, November 6, 2020 From the Columbia County Board of Supervisors CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE NUMBERS POINT TO INCREASING COMMUNITY SPREAD Since Wednesday, 14 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Columbia County, said county Department of Health Director Jack Mabb. “All of the new positive cases have come from the community. That’s the most significant thing about today’s … {Read more...}

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE MAJOR ONE-DAY SPIKE HITS COUNTY In the largest one-day spike since the pandemic began, 22 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Columbia County, said county Department of Health Director Jack Mabb on Wednesday. Two new cases were reported at Ghent Assisted Living, Ghent, and one from The Grand at Barnwell, Valatie, with … {Read more...}

From the Columbia County Board of Supervisors CHAIRMAN’S PRESS RELEASE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING COVID-19 UPTICK A mother with COVID-19 sends her child to school. “We thought it would be fine to have a friend in,” says a couple that had observed safe virus precautions since March, but have now both tested positive as a result of the visit. Several churchgoers turn up COVID-19 positive after … {Read more...}