January 22, 2021

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January 22, 2021 Chairman’s press release COUNTY DOH NOW CONFINED TO 1B VAX CATEGORY The Columbia County Department of Health is currently confined to administering the COVID-19 vaccine to those in the 1B category as defined by New York State, county DOH Director Jack Mabb said Friday. “We are no longer authorized to administer the vaccine to individuals in the 1A category,” he … {Read more...}

January 20, 2021 Update

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January 20, 2021 Chairman’s press release 20 DAYS, 979 NEW CASES IN COUNTY Since the beginning of January, Columbia County has experienced 979 new positive cases of COVID-19, reported Columbia County Department of Health Director Jack Mabb on Wednesday. That includes a total of 265 new cases over the past five days. Sixty-five new cases were recorded on Wednesday, the fourth-largest single-day … {Read more...}

January 15,2021 Update

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Chairman’s press release COUNTY DOH CONTINUES TO URGE PATIENCE As work continues to resolve issues pertaining to coronavirus vaccine distribution in New York State, Columbia County Board of Supervisors Health & Human Services Committee Chair Rob Lagonia has compiled the following Q&A list to help clarify questions county residents may have regarding the county’s vaccine efforts. The … {Read more...}