Columbia County Chairman’s press release
CAMP OUTBREAK NO THREAT TO COMMUNITY
The three positive cases of COVID-19 recorded today by the Columbia County Department of Health were from an overnight camp in the county, said DOH Director Jack Mabb on Tuesday
“All involve counselors from other parts of the world. No children are currently onsite at the camp,” he said, adding, “There is no threat to the community. It’s an isolated situation.”
On June 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be a clinic with Pfizer vaccine (12+) at the Columbia-Greene Educational Center – Questar III BOCES, 131 Union Turnpike, Hudson. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. A registration link is up on the DOH website, but walk-ins are also welcome. The second dose return date is 7/10/21.
In addition, every Wednesday through the month of June, the county DOH will host walk-in clinics at the Salvation Army Community Center, 40 S. 3rd Street, Hudson, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is no registration required for these events. Photo ID is required.
Vaccination opportunities are posted on the county DOH website at columbiacountynyhealth.com
Director Mabb said he has learned that county veterans who received their vaccinations – 871 so far — from the VA are not necessarily counted by the state’s vaccine tracker. “If you add those 871 into our totals, we’re at 69.2 percent of the population having been vaccinated. We’re nearly at 70 percent.”
ADVISORY: 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.
COUNTY VACCINATION RATE
As of Monday, June 14, the Columbia County Department of Health had administered 10,629 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Second doses now number 9,031. The vaccine administered is Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson. Note: J&J – a one dose vaccine — is added as a first shot.
The total number of Columbia County residents by all vaccine providers, as shown on the NYS COVID-19 vaccine tracker website: 31,459 have completed the vaccine series; 34,947 have received at least one dose, or 58.3 percent of the county’s 59,916 population. 67.7 percent of the county’s over-18 population has received at least one shot.

COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED
County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell has announced that an extension of the county’s state of emergency – caused by COVID-19 — would remain in effect until July 12, 2021, at 12 p.m., unless rescinded or modified.
This local extension differs from previous declarations in that it will remain in effect co-terminus with New York State’s State of Emergency, and will expire at such time as the state’s emergency declaration expires or is terminated, although in no event will it extend longer than for a period of 30 days until July 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., unless otherwise rescinded or modified.
The full text of the declaration is available on the Columbia County website at https://www.columbiacountyny.com
COUNTY DOH OFFERS WEEKLY VAX HOURS
Every Tuesday, the Columbia County Department of Health offers COVID-19 vaccinations at its 325 Columbia Street, Hudson location during the hours of 1pm -3:30pm. On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, the hours are 1pm-6pm.
SENIORS & HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS –
DO YOU NEED VACCINATION REGISTRATION HELP?
Columbia County Seniors and/or homebound residents in need of assistance getting themselves registered for the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to contact the county call center Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The telephone number is 518-697-5560.
COUNTY VACCINATION INFORMATION PHONE LINE
The Columbia County call center dedicated to helping those requiring assistance with vaccine registration is active Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The dedicated telephone number is 518-697-5560.
CORONAVIRUS TESTING SITES (as of 1-8-2021)
New York Testing Sites by appointment only at 888-364-3065 visit http://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, by appointment only on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m., 518-719-3600..
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; CVS- Valatie, 518-758-2200; CVS-Red Hook, 845-758-9612.
Also, Central Med Urgent Care, 1662 Central Avenue, Albany, 518-240-1456, bills insurance; Walgreens Rapid Testing, 41 Holland Avenue, Albany, 518-426, 2976.

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. Other Price Chopper locations and times: Ft. Edward, Tuesday, 7-10 a.m.; Glenmont, Wednesday, 7-10 a.m.; Johnstown, Tuesday, 7-11 a.m.; and Schenectady, Wednesday, 12-2 p.m.
Pine Plains Pharmacy: 2965 Church Street, Pine Plains, 518-398-5588. Monday-Saturday by appointment only.
AT-HOME COVID-19 TEST AVAILABLE
LabCorp currently offers an at-home COVID-19 test at https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/at-home-test- kits/covid-19-test-home-collection-kit. This test does not detect antibodies or immunity. It is designed to determine active infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
After completing a short eligibility survey, choose a billing option, which can be through personal insurance, the use of federal funds to cover the cost of this test on your behalf if you’re uninsured, or with a credit card. The test kit will arrive via FedEx. After collecting and returning your sample, the average time to deliver results is one-two days from when your sample is received at the lab, according to LabCorp.
DONATION INFORMATION
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. Food: Donations should be directed to the county Office for the Aging (518-828-4258) and local food pantries.
DISCLAIMER
It is the county’s intention to issue accurate information regarding the coronavirus situation under conditions that can change by the minute. For the most up-to-date, accurate information, visit the County Department of Health’s website at https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com or their Facebook page @: https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-County-Department-of-Health- 469399129790791. The state’s coronavirus website, with up-to-the-minute information, can be located at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.
Every Tuesday, the county will issue a press release on the coronavirus situation. The releases can be