October 15, 2021 Update

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Columbia County Chairman’s press release DOH PREPARING FOR MODERNA BOOSTER FINAL OKAY The Columbia County Department of Health recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, an additional 13 on Thursday, and 11 as of midday today. There are five individuals hospitalized and 1 individual in the ICU. That person is unvaccinated. “The Moderna booster is now awaiting final CDC approval,” said … {Read more...}

October 12, 2021 Update

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Chairman’s press release TUESDAY’S NUMBERS ‘DISCOURAGING’ After the Columbia County COVID-19 infection positivity rate dropped below four percent last week, it’s back up above that level as of Tuesday morning, said county Department of Health Director Jack Mabb. For comparison, the Greene County positivity rate is above seven percent, and Saratoga County stands at 2.6 percent. There were 14 new … {Read more...}