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A Message From Schroon Town Supervisor Jeff Subra on Covid-19

From the Town of Schroon:

Thank you Schroon Lake community for your continued part in observing Governor Cuomo’s restrictions to help limit the spread of the the COVID-19 virus.

Thank you to our seasonal homeowners and visitors for not traveling to the Adirondacks at this time, which helps protect yourselves and our residents.

As a rural community, we have limited medical services, public services and food outlet resources.

As a reminder, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone.

Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;

Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;

Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;

When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;

Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;

Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;

Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;

Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;

Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and

Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes.