Chairman’s press release CONTACT DOC NOW FOR VAX DOCUMENTATION With New York State clearing the way for individuals with comorbidities to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb said Friday he strongly encourages people to contact their doctor now for the letter of proof they will need to receive the … {Read more...}

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Chairman’s press release COUNTY DOH CLEARS WAY FOR SPORTS PRACTICES Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb has given the go-ahead for county schools to move forward with practicing for sports. Director Mabb noted that for games to take place, the seven-day rolling COVID-19 infection rate must drop below four percent. For practices … {Read more...}

Monday, February 8, 2021 Chairman’s press release ‘NUMBERS DWINDLING’ With 20 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Columbia County on Saturday, 19 on Sunday, and another 12 as of midday Monday, Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb said on Monday it “seems the numbers are dwindling.” However, 34 individuals remain hospitalized, while four are in the ICU. ADVISORY: Please … {Read more...}

Friday, February 5, 2021 Chairman’s press release CHAIRMAN SEES ‘HOPEFUL TREND' County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 among county residents on Thursday, with another 38 as of midday Friday. That brings the total of county residents infected with the virus since the beginning of the pandemic to 3,271. A death at the Ghent Rehabilitation & … {Read more...}